LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EBR:LOTB - Euronext Brussels - BE0003604155 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, LOTB scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LOTB was compared to 59 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. While showing a medium growth rate, LOTB is valued expensive at the moment. These ratings could make LOTB a good candidate for quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LOTB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year LOTB had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years LOTB has been profitable.
In the past 5 years LOTB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
LOTB has a better Return On Assets (10.96%) than 94.92% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 19.29%, LOTB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.14% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 15.06%, LOTB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LOTB is significantly above the industry average of 6.44%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (15.06%) for LOTB is above the 3 year average (12.93%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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 89.83% of its industry peers.
LOTB's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 16.77%, LOTB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.83% of the companies in the same industry.
LOTB's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 38.97%, LOTB is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.32% 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 | 16.77% | ||
| 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
LOTB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
LOTB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 9.58 indicates that LOTB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
LOTB's Altman-Z score of 9.58 is amongst the best of the industry. LOTB outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LOTB is 4.36, which is a neutral value as it means it would take LOTB, 4.36 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.36, LOTB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.27% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23 indicates that LOTB is not too dependend on debt financing.
LOTB's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.23 is amongst the best of the industry. LOTB outperforms 86.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.58 |
ROIC/WACC2
WACC7.53%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.18 indicates that LOTB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LOTB has a worse Current ratio (1.18) than 66.10% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.91 indicates that LOTB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LOTB has a Quick ratio of 0.91. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LOTB outperforms 50.85% of its industry peers.
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
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.94% over the past year.
LOTB shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 15.20% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 15.89% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, LOTB shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.99% on average per year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, LOTB will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.37% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, LOTB will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 12.92% on average per year.
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 48.86, LOTB can be considered very expensive at the moment.
61.02% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LOTB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.19, LOTB is valued quite expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 43.29, LOTB can be considered very expensive at the moment.
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 69.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.13, LOTB is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 48.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 43.29 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LOTB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. LOTB is more expensive than 81.36% of the companies in the same industry.
67.80% 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 | 116.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 30.7 |
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.
LOTB has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.88
PEG (5Y)3.22
EPS Next 2Y11.18%
EPS Next 3Y11.37%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.60%, LOTB is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
LOTB's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.21.
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 | 0.6% |
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 Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
LOTB pays out 30.81% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of LOTB is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP30.81%
EPS Next 2Y11.18%
EPS Next 3Y11.37%
EBR:LOTB (5/30/2025, 12:35:20 PM)
9170
+200 (+2.23%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners11.72%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.52B
Analysts71.43
Price Target10229.3 (11.55%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.6% |
Yearly Dividend57.89
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.17%
DP30.81%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
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)-0.25%
PT rev (3m)-3.41%
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 | 48.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 43.29 | ||
| P/S | 6.1 | ||
| P/FCF | 116.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 41.29 | ||
| P/B | 9.5 | ||
| P/tB | 18.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 30.7 |
EPS(TTM)187.66
EY2.05%
EPS(NY)211.81
Fwd EY2.31%
FCF(TTM)78.64
FCFY0.86%
OCF(TTM)222.07
OCFY2.42%
SpS1502.33
BVpS964.82
TBVpS500.79
PEG (NY)4.88
PEG (5Y)3.22
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 | 9.58 |
F-Score6
WACC7.53%
ROIC/WACC2
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%