L.D.C. SA (LOUP.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:LOUP - FR001400SF56 - Common Stock
88.2 EUR
-0.7 (-0.79%)
Overall LOUP gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated LOUP against 60 industry peers in the Food Products industry. LOUP has an average financial health and profitability rating. LOUP is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LOUP was profitable.
In the past year LOUP had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years LOUP has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years LOUP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
LOUP has a better Return On Assets (5.74%) than 77.59% of its industry peers.
LOUP has a Return On Equity of 10.64%. This is in the better half of the industry: LOUP outperforms 63.79% of its industry peers.
LOUP has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.45%. This is in the better half of the industry: LOUP outperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
LOUP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.29%. This is above the industry average of 6.36%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.74% | ||
| ROE | 10.64% | ||
| ROIC | 8.45% |
ROA(3y)6.53%
ROA(5y)5.88%
ROE(3y)12.33%
ROE(5y)11.18%
ROIC(3y)10.29%
ROIC(5y)9.3%
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 3.85%, LOUP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.62% of the companies in the same industry.
LOUP's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 4.88%, LOUP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.90% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LOUP has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 31.07%, LOUP is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.10% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LOUP has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.85% | ||
| GM | 31.07% |
OM growth 3Y5.66%
OM growth 5Y1.68%
PM growth 3Y5.76%
PM growth 5Y3.45%
GM growth 3Y1.53%
GM growth 5Y-0.13%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LOUP is still creating some value.
LOUP has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LOUP has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, LOUP has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
LOUP has an Altman-Z score of 3.61. This indicates that LOUP is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
LOUP's Altman-Z score of 3.61 is amongst the best of the industry. LOUP outperforms 86.21% of its industry peers.
LOUP has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.34. This is a neutral value as LOUP would need 5.34 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.34, LOUP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.69% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.17 indicates that LOUP is not too dependend on debt financing.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.17, LOUP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.93% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.61 |
ROIC/WACC1.13
WACC7.47%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.47 indicates that LOUP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.47, LOUP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.11 indicates that LOUP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LOUP has a Quick ratio of 1.11. This is in the better half of the industry: LOUP outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for LOUP have decreased strongly by -20.12% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -3.50% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.02% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.43% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20.12%
EPS 3Y14.31%
EPS 5Y-3.5%
EPS Q2Q%-22.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.02%
Revenue growth 3Y7.65%
Revenue growth 5Y7.43%
Sales Q2Q%5.12%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.20% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.32% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-0.01%
EPS Next 2Y6.13%
EPS Next 3Y6.46%
EPS Next 5Y7.2%
Revenue Next Year13.16%
Revenue Next 2Y9.75%
Revenue Next 3Y7.77%
Revenue Next 5Y5.32%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.53, which indicates a correct valuation of LOUP.
LOUP's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LOUP is cheaper than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.60. LOUP is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
LOUP is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.51.
68.97% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LOUP, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
LOUP is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.23, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LOUP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LOUP is cheaper than 87.93% of the companies in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as LOUP.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.34 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LOUP has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.13%
EPS Next 3Y6.46%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.74%, LOUP has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.24, LOUP has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
LOUP's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.74% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LOUP has a limited annual growth rate of 2.89%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.89%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
LOUP pays out 27.18% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of LOUP is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP27.18%
EPS Next 2Y6.13%
EPS Next 3Y6.46%
EPA:LOUP (1/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
88.2
-0.7 (-0.79%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners8.1%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.11B
Revenue(TTM)6.32B
Net Income(TTM)243.63M
Analysts87.27
Price Target105.67 (19.81%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.74% |
Yearly Dividend1.91
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.89%
DP27.18%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
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)1.77%
PT rev (3m)2.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.38%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.31%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.51 | ||
| P/S | 0.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.12 | ||
| P/B | 1.36 | ||
| P/tB | 1.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.34 |
EPS(TTM)7.04
EY7.98%
EPS(NY)7.66
Fwd EY8.69%
FCF(TTM)3.2
FCFY3.63%
OCF(TTM)12.39
OCFY14.04%
SpS179.29
BVpS64.93
TBVpS52.28
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number101.42
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.74% | ||
| ROE | 10.64% | ||
| ROCE | 11.63% | ||
| ROIC | 8.45% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.42% | ||
| ROICexgc | 16.29% | ||
| OM | 4.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.85% | ||
| GM | 31.07% | ||
| FCFM | 1.79% |
ROA(3y)6.53%
ROA(5y)5.88%
ROE(3y)12.33%
ROE(5y)11.18%
ROIC(3y)10.29%
ROIC(5y)9.3%
ROICexc(3y)16.34%
ROICexc(5y)14.39%
ROICexgc(3y)21.07%
ROICexgc(5y)18.6%
ROCE(3y)14.12%
ROCE(5y)12.8%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.18%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.16%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.97%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.01%
OM growth 3Y5.66%
OM growth 5Y1.68%
PM growth 3Y5.76%
PM growth 5Y3.45%
GM growth 3Y1.53%
GM growth 5Y-0.13%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.49
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.34 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.74 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 149.4% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.12% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.14% | ||
| Profit Quality | 46.35% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.61 |
F-Score4
WACC7.47%
ROIC/WACC1.13
Cap/Depr(3y)131.87%
Cap/Depr(5y)131.66%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.84%
Profit Quality(3y)73.91%
Profit Quality(5y)69.65%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20.12%
EPS 3Y14.31%
EPS 5Y-3.5%
EPS Q2Q%-22.28%
EPS Next Y-0.01%
EPS Next 2Y6.13%
EPS Next 3Y6.46%
EPS Next 5Y7.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.02%
Revenue growth 3Y7.65%
Revenue growth 5Y7.43%
Sales Q2Q%5.12%
Revenue Next Year13.16%
Revenue Next 2Y9.75%
Revenue Next 3Y7.77%
Revenue Next 5Y5.32%
EBIT growth 1Y-17.43%
EBIT growth 3Y13.74%
EBIT growth 5Y9.24%
EBIT Next Year74.2%
EBIT Next 3Y27.12%
EBIT Next 5Y21.6%
FCF growth 1Y-42.76%
FCF growth 3Y13.99%
FCF growth 5Y21.13%
OCF growth 1Y-10.98%
OCF growth 3Y10.11%
OCF growth 5Y8.99%
L.D.C. SA / LOUP.PA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for L.D.C. SA?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to LOUP.PA.
What is the valuation status of L.D.C. SA (LOUP.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to L.D.C. SA (LOUP.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is L.D.C. SA (LOUP.PA) stock?
L.D.C. SA (LOUP.PA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for LOUP stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for L.D.C. SA (LOUP.PA) is 12.53 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.36.
What is the earnings growth outlook for L.D.C. SA?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of L.D.C. SA (LOUP.PA) is expected to decline by -0.01% in the next year.