L.D.C. SA (LOUP.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:LOUP - FR001400SF56 - Common Stock
89.5 EUR
-0.4 (-0.44%)
Taking everything into account, LOUP scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LOUP was compared to 57 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.
LOUP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
LOUP had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years LOUP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
LOUP's Return On Assets of 5.74% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LOUP outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of LOUP (10.64%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.45%, LOUP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LOUP is above the industry average of 6.48%.
| 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
LOUP has a Profit Margin of 3.85%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LOUP outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LOUP has grown nicely.
LOUP has a Operating Margin (4.88%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LOUP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
LOUP's Gross Margin of 31.07% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LOUP is outperformed by 60.34% of its industry peers.
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
LOUP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LOUP has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, LOUP has more shares outstanding
LOUP has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
LOUP has an Altman-Z score of 3.63. This indicates that LOUP is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
LOUP has a better Altman-Z score (3.63) than 86.21% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LOUP is 5.34, which is a neutral value as it means it would take LOUP, 5.34 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LOUP (5.34) is better than 67.24% of its industry peers.
LOUP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.17. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LOUP has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.17) than 87.93% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.63 |
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC7.54%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.47 indicates that LOUP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of LOUP (1.47) is better than 62.07% of its industry peers.
LOUP has a Quick Ratio of 1.11. This is a normal value and indicates that LOUP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LOUP's Quick ratio of 1.11 is fine compared to the rest 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
LOUP shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -20.12%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -3.50% on average over the past years.
LOUP shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.02%.
Measured over the past years, LOUP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.43% on average per year.
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
LOUP is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.20% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.32% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4.99%
EPS Next 2Y5.74%
EPS Next 3Y7.66%
EPS Next 5Y7.2%
Revenue Next Year12.23%
Revenue Next 2Y8.25%
Revenue Next 3Y7.68%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.71, LOUP is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LOUP is valued a bit cheaper than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
LOUP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.06.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.12, the valuation of LOUP can be described as reasonable.
68.97% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LOUP, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.73, LOUP is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LOUP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LOUP is cheaper than 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LOUP is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.42 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates LOUP does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
LOUP has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.55
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y5.74%
EPS Next 3Y7.66%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LOUP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.72%.
LOUP's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.39.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, LOUP is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.72% |
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 2Y5.74%
EPS Next 3Y7.66%
EPA:LOUP (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
89.5
-0.4 (-0.44%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners7.96%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.16B
Revenue(TTM)6.32B
Net Income(TTM)243.63M
Analysts87.27
Price Target103.84 (16.02%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.72% |
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)0.59%
PT rev (3m)4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.77%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.12 | ||
| P/S | 0.5 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.96 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.23 | ||
| P/B | 1.38 | ||
| P/tB | 1.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.42 |
EPS(TTM)7.04
EY7.87%
EPS(NY)8.05
Fwd EY8.99%
FCF(TTM)3.2
FCFY3.58%
OCF(TTM)12.39
OCFY13.84%
SpS179.29
BVpS64.93
TBVpS52.28
PEG (NY)2.55
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 | 3.63 |
F-Score4
WACC7.54%
ROIC/WACC1.12
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 Y4.99%
EPS Next 2Y5.74%
EPS Next 3Y7.66%
EPS Next 5Y7.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.02%
Revenue growth 3Y7.65%
Revenue growth 5Y7.43%
Sales Q2Q%5.12%
Revenue Next Year12.23%
Revenue Next 2Y8.25%
Revenue Next 3Y7.68%
Revenue Next 5Y5.32%
EBIT growth 1Y-17.43%
EBIT growth 3Y13.74%
EBIT growth 5Y9.24%
EBIT Next Year74.02%
EBIT Next 3Y25.7%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for L.D.C. SA?
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.
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 grow by 4.99% in the next year.
Is the dividend of L.D.C. SA sustainable?
The dividend rating of L.D.C. SA (LOUP.PA) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 27.18%.