LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EBR:LOTB - Euronext Brussels - BE0003604155 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
LOTB gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 57 industry peers in the Food Products industry. LOTB scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. LOTB is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. With these ratings, LOTB could be worth investigating further 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
LOTB's Return On Assets of 10.96% is amongst the best of the industry. LOTB outperforms 94.74% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 19.29%, LOTB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.72% of the companies in the same industry.
LOTB's Return On Invested Capital of 15.06% is amongst the best of the industry. LOTB outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LOTB is significantly above the industry average of 6.38%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.93%) for LOTB is below the current ROIC(15.06%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.96% | ||
| ROE | 19.29% | ||
| ROIC | 15.06% |
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
LOTB's Profit Margin of 12.39% is amongst the best of the industry. LOTB outperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LOTB has remained more or less at the same level.
The Operating Margin of LOTB (16.77%) is better than 91.23% of its industry peers.
LOTB's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 38.97%, LOTB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.89% of the companies in the same industry.
LOTB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.77% | ||
| 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, LOTB has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for LOTB has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, LOTB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
LOTB has an Altman-Z score of 9.15. This indicates that LOTB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 9.15, LOTB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.25% of the companies in the same industry.
LOTB has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.36. This is a neutral value as LOTB would need 4.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LOTB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.36. This is in the better half of the industry: LOTB outperforms 75.44% of its industry peers.
LOTB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LOTB's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.23 is amongst the best of the industry. LOTB outperforms 85.96% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.15 |
ROIC/WACC2.01
WACC7.51%
2.3 Liquidity
LOTB has a Current Ratio of 1.18. This is a normal value and indicates that LOTB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.18, LOTB is doing worse than 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.91 indicates that LOTB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of LOTB (0.91) is comparable to the rest of the 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 | 1.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LOTB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 17.94%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 15.20% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has grown by 15.89% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 14.99% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.94%
EPS 3Y18.93%
EPS 5Y15.2%
EPS Q2Q%14.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.89%
Revenue growth 3Y17.98%
Revenue growth 5Y14.99%
Sales Q2Q%12.61%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.37% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 12.92% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y10.01%
EPS Next 2Y11.18%
EPS Next 3Y11.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.02%
Revenue Next 2Y10.5%
Revenue Next 3Y10.51%
Revenue Next 5Y12.92%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 44.92, LOTB can be considered very expensive at the moment.
64.91% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LOTB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.34. LOTB is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
LOTB is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 39.80.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LOTB indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: LOTB is more expensive than 70.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LOTB to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.19), we can say LOTB is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 44.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 39.8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
84.21% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LOTB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LOTB is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 107.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 28.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
LOTB has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.49
PEG (5Y)2.96
EPS Next 2Y11.18%
EPS Next 3Y11.37%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.61%, LOTB is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
LOTB's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.19.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, LOTB's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.61% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of LOTB grows each year by 14.17%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.17%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
30.81% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LOTB. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
LOTB's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP30.81%
EPS Next 2Y11.18%
EPS Next 3Y11.37%
EBR:LOTB (6/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
8430
-10 (-0.12%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners10.34%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.91B
Analysts71.43
Price Target10229.3 (21.34%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.61% |
Yearly Dividend57.89
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.17%
DP30.81%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-5.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 44.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 39.8 | ||
| P/S | 5.61 | ||
| P/FCF | 107.19 | ||
| P/OCF | 37.96 | ||
| P/B | 8.74 | ||
| P/tB | 16.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 28.91 |
EPS(TTM)187.66
EY2.23%
EPS(NY)211.81
Fwd EY2.51%
FCF(TTM)78.64
FCFY0.93%
OCF(TTM)222.07
OCFY2.63%
SpS1502.33
BVpS964.82
TBVpS500.79
PEG (NY)4.49
PEG (5Y)2.96
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.96% | ||
| ROE | 19.29% | ||
| ROCE | 19.62% | ||
| ROIC | 15.06% | ||
| ROICexc | 17.26% | ||
| ROICexgc | 29.47% | ||
| OM | 16.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.39% | ||
| GM | 38.97% | ||
| FCFM | 5.23% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-5.41%
ROICexcg 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.88
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.36 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.74 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 321.39% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.55% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 54.78 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.87% | ||
| Profit Quality | 42.27% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.15 |
F-Score6
WACC7.51%
ROIC/WACC2.01
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)17.94%
EPS 3Y18.93%
EPS 5Y15.2%
EPS Q2Q%14.78%
EPS Next Y10.01%
EPS Next 2Y11.18%
EPS Next 3Y11.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.89%
Revenue growth 3Y17.98%
Revenue growth 5Y14.99%
Sales Q2Q%12.61%
Revenue Next Year10.02%
Revenue Next 2Y10.5%
Revenue Next 3Y10.51%
Revenue Next 5Y12.92%
EBIT growth 1Y19.46%
EBIT growth 3Y18.62%
EBIT growth 5Y14.96%
EBIT Next Year32.37%
EBIT Next 3Y16.84%
EBIT Next 5Y15.81%
FCF growth 1Y-27.47%
FCF growth 3Y-1.64%
FCF growth 5Y12.41%
OCF growth 1Y17.95%
OCF growth 3Y18.36%
OCF growth 5Y16.9%