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 gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. LOTB is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. These ratings would make LOTB suitable 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.
In the past 5 years LOTB has always been profitable.
LOTB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
LOTB's Return On Assets of 10.96% is amongst the best of the industry. LOTB outperforms 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.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 15.06%, LOTB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LOTB is significantly above the industry average of 6.44%.
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
The Profit Margin of LOTB (12.39%) is better than 89.83% of its industry peers.
LOTB's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
LOTB has a better Operating Margin (16.77%) than 89.83% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LOTB has remained more or less at the same level.
LOTB has a Gross Margin of 38.97%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LOTB outperforms 59.32% of its industry peers.
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.
LOTB has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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 9.58. This indicates that LOTB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
LOTB has a better Altman-Z score (9.58) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
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's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.36 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LOTB outperforms 76.27% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23 indicates that LOTB is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.23, LOTB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.44% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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's Current ratio of 1.18 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LOTB is outperformed by 66.10% of its industry peers.
LOTB has a Quick Ratio of 1.18. This is a bad value and indicates that LOTB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.91, LOTB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.85% of the companies in the same industry.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for LOTB is rather negative, while it does have 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 15.20% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
LOTB shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 15.89%.
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
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
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of 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 48.39, 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 61.02% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LOTB to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.35), we can say LOTB is valued expensively.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 42.87, which means the current valuation is very expensive for LOTB.
69.49% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LOTB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
LOTB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.20.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 48.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 42.87 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LOTB is valued more expensive than 81.36% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LOTB indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: LOTB is more expensive than 67.80% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 115.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 30.7 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of LOTB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.83
PEG (5Y)3.18
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.
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 (5/27/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
9080
+110 (+1.23%)
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 Cap7.45B
Analysts71.43
Price Target10229.3 (12.66%)
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 | 48.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 42.87 | ||
| P/S | 6.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 115.46 | ||
| P/OCF | 40.89 | ||
| P/B | 9.41 | ||
| P/tB | 18.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 30.7 |
EPS(TTM)187.66
EY2.07%
EPS(NY)211.81
Fwd EY2.33%
FCF(TTM)78.64
FCFY0.87%
OCF(TTM)222.07
OCFY2.45%
SpS1502.33
BVpS964.82
TBVpS500.79
PEG (NY)4.83
PEG (5Y)3.18
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%