LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Euronext Brussels • EBR:LOTB • BE0003604155
10580 EUR
-180 (-1.67%)
Last: Feb 10, 2026, 05:36 PM
Overall LOTB gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated LOTB against 62 industry peers in the Food Products industry. LOTB has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. LOTB is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. These ratings could make LOTB a good candidate for quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year LOTB was profitable.
- LOTB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years LOTB has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years LOTB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.53%, LOTB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 20.87%, LOTB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of LOTB (16.38%) is better than 98.39% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LOTB is significantly above the industry average of 6.69%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (12.93%) for LOTB is below the current ROIC(16.38%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.53% | ||
| ROE | 20.87% | ||
| ROIC | 16.38% |
ROA(3y)10.26%
ROA(5y)9.94%
ROE(3y)19.01%
ROE(5y)18.71%
ROIC(3y)12.93%
ROIC(5y)12.49%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of LOTB (12.39%) is better than 93.55% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LOTB has remained more or less at the same level.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 16.97%, LOTB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- LOTB's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 38.97%, LOTB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LOTB has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.39% | ||
| GM | 38.97% |
OM growth 3Y0.54%
OM growth 5Y-0.02%
PM growth 3Y0.78%
PM growth 5Y0.26%
GM growth 3Y-1.66%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LOTB is creating value.
- LOTB has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- LOTB has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- LOTB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- LOTB has an Altman-Z score of 10.84. This indicates that LOTB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- LOTB has a Altman-Z score of 10.84. This is amongst the best in the industry. LOTB outperforms 95.16% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of LOTB is 4.18, which is a neutral value as it means it would take LOTB, 4.18 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.18, LOTB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.03% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24 indicates that LOTB is not too dependend on debt financing.
- With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.24, LOTB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.84 |
ROIC/WACC2.12
WACC7.74%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.07 indicates that LOTB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.07, LOTB is not doing good in the industry: 66.13% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- LOTB has a Quick Ratio of 1.07. This is a bad value and indicates that LOTB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.78, LOTB is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- LOTB does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.07 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- LOTB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.42%, which is quite good.
- LOTB shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 15.20% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, LOTB shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.10% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 14.99% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.42%
EPS 3Y18.93%
EPS 5Y15.2%
EPS Q2Q%10.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.1%
Revenue growth 3Y17.98%
Revenue growth 5Y14.99%
Sales Q2Q%9.69%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.13% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, LOTB will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.22% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.72%
EPS Next 2Y9.49%
EPS Next 3Y10.54%
EPS Next 5Y11.13%
Revenue Next Year9.06%
Revenue Next 2Y9.7%
Revenue Next 3Y10.08%
Revenue Next 5Y10.22%
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
- Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 53.80, LOTB can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LOTB indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: LOTB is more expensive than 66.13% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- LOTB is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.03, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- LOTB is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 45.84.
- LOTB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. LOTB is more expensive than 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- LOTB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.97.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 53.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 45.84 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 77.42% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LOTB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 61.29% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LOTB, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 128.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 34.96 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates LOTB does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The excellent profitability rating of LOTB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)6.17
PEG (5Y)3.54
EPS Next 2Y9.49%
EPS Next 3Y10.54%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- LOTB has a yearly dividend return of 0.52%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.02, LOTB is paying slightly less dividend.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, LOTB's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.52% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of LOTB is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.17%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.17%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
- LOTB pays out 38.62% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- LOTB's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP38.62%
EPS Next 2Y9.49%
EPS Next 3Y10.54%
EBR:LOTB (2/10/2026, 5:36:15 PM)
10580
-180 (-1.67%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)02-06 2026-02-06/amc
Earnings (Next)08-06 2026-08-06
Inst Owners11.1%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.68B
Revenue(TTM)1.29B
Net Income(TTM)159.87M
Analysts78.82
Price Target9734.05 (-8%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.52% |
Yearly Dividend57.89
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.17%
DP38.62%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)1.85%
PT rev (3m)0.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 53.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 45.84 | ||
| P/S | 6.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 128.76 | ||
| P/OCF | 44.95 | ||
| P/B | 11.32 | ||
| P/tB | 22.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 34.96 |
EPS(TTM)196.64
EY1.86%
EPS(NY)230.79
Fwd EY2.18%
FCF(TTM)82.17
FCFY0.78%
OCF(TTM)235.36
OCFY2.22%
SpS1573.16
BVpS934.23
TBVpS480.6
PEG (NY)6.17
PEG (5Y)3.54
Graham Number2033.08
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.53% | ||
| ROE | 20.87% | ||
| ROCE | 21.33% | ||
| ROIC | 16.38% | ||
| ROICexc | 17.95% | ||
| ROICexgc | 29.78% | ||
| OM | 16.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.39% | ||
| GM | 38.97% | ||
| FCFM | 5.22% |
ROA(3y)10.26%
ROA(5y)9.94%
ROE(3y)19.01%
ROE(5y)18.71%
ROIC(3y)12.93%
ROIC(5y)12.49%
ROICexc(3y)14.55%
ROICexc(5y)14.22%
ROICexgc(3y)24.84%
ROICexgc(5y)27.2%
ROCE(3y)17.84%
ROCE(5y)16.96%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-5.41%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.53%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.38%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.71%
OM growth 3Y0.54%
OM growth 5Y-0.02%
PM growth 3Y0.78%
PM growth 5Y0.26%
GM growth 3Y-1.66%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.93
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.18 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.7 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 329.69% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.74% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 53.05 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 75.1% | ||
| Profit Quality | 42.15% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.07 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.84 |
F-Score7
WACC7.74%
ROIC/WACC2.12
Cap/Depr(3y)336.09%
Cap/Depr(5y)257.54%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.91%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.69%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.42%
EPS 3Y18.93%
EPS 5Y15.2%
EPS Q2Q%10.13%
EPS Next Y8.72%
EPS Next 2Y9.49%
EPS Next 3Y10.54%
EPS Next 5Y11.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.1%
Revenue growth 3Y17.98%
Revenue growth 5Y14.99%
Sales Q2Q%9.69%
Revenue Next Year9.06%
Revenue Next 2Y9.7%
Revenue Next 3Y10.08%
Revenue Next 5Y10.22%
EBIT growth 1Y14%
EBIT growth 3Y18.62%
EBIT growth 5Y14.96%
EBIT Next Year32.12%
EBIT Next 3Y18.3%
EBIT Next 5Y14.64%
FCF growth 1Y238.57%
FCF growth 3Y-1.64%
FCF growth 5Y12.41%
OCF growth 1Y63.97%
OCF growth 3Y18.36%
OCF growth 5Y16.9%
LOTUS BAKERIES / LOTB.BR FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LOTUS BAKERIES?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LOTB.BR.
Can you provide the valuation status for LOTUS BAKERIES?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR) stock?
LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for LOTB stock?
The financial health rating of LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR) is 7 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR) stock?
The dividend rating of LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 38.62%.