L.D.C. SA (LOUP.PA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
EPA:LOUP • FR001400SF56
Current stock price
104 EUR
+0.4 (+0.39%)
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This LOUP.PA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. LOUP.PA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- LOUP had positive earnings in the past year.
- LOUP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years LOUP has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years LOUP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- LOUP has a Return On Assets of 5.68%. This is in the better half of the industry: LOUP outperforms 65.00% of its industry peers.
- LOUP has a Return On Equity (10.78%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of LOUP (8.54%) is better than 70.00% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LOUP is above the industry average of 7.16%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.68% | ||
| ROE | 10.78% | ||
| ROIC | 8.54% |
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 3.78%, LOUP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LOUP has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of LOUP (4.98%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- LOUP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- LOUP has a worse Gross Margin (31.25%) than 63.33% 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 | 4.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.78% | ||
| GM | 31.25% |
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. LOUP.PA Health Analysis
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.
- LOUP has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- LOUP has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for LOUP is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.69 indicates that LOUP is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- LOUP has a Altman-Z score of 3.69. This is amongst the best in the industry. LOUP outperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of LOUP is 5.55, which is a neutral value as it means it would take LOUP, 5.55 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of LOUP (5.55) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- LOUP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- LOUP has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.22) than 85.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.69 |
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC7.52%
2.3 Liquidity
- LOUP has a Current Ratio of 1.46. 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 Current ratio of 1.46 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LOUP outperforms 61.67% of its industry peers.
- LOUP has a Quick Ratio of 1.07. This is a normal value and indicates that LOUP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.07, LOUP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.46 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.07 |
3. LOUP.PA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- LOUP shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -8.66%.
- LOUP shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -3.50% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, LOUP shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.19% in the last year.
- LOUP shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.43% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.66%
EPS 3Y14.31%
EPS 5Y-3.5%
EPS Q2Q%8.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.19%
Revenue growth 3Y7.65%
Revenue growth 5Y7.43%
Sales Q2Q%15.59%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.20% on average over the next years.
- Based on estimates for the next years, LOUP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.78% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.91%
EPS Next 2Y7.03%
EPS Next 3Y7.26%
EPS Next 5Y7.2%
Revenue Next Year14.85%
Revenue Next 2Y10.88%
Revenue Next 3Y8.58%
Revenue Next 5Y4.78%
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. LOUP.PA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.19, LOUP is valued correctly.
- LOUP's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LOUP is cheaper than 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.87, LOUP is valued a bit cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.84, which indicates a very decent valuation of LOUP.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LOUP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LOUP is cheaper than 68.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LOUP to the average of the S&P500 Index (38.51), we can say LOUP is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.84 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LOUP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LOUP is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- LOUP's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.56 |
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 decent profitability rating of LOUP may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.89
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.03%
EPS Next 3Y7.26%
5. LOUP.PA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- LOUP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.50%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- LOUP's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.63.
- LOUP's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.5% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of LOUP has a limited annual growth rate of 2.89%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.89%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 22.15% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LOUP. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of LOUP is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP22.15%
EPS Next 2Y7.03%
EPS Next 3Y7.26%
LOUP.PA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
EPA:LOUP (4/17/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
104
+0.4 (+0.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)01-06 2026-01-06
Earnings (Next)05-19 2026-05-19
Inst Owners7.76%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.67B
Revenue(TTM)6.79B
Net Income(TTM)256.38M
Analysts87.27
Price Target113.83 (9.45%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.5% |
Yearly Dividend1.91
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.89%
DP22.15%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)2.39%
PT rev (3m)2.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.61%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.42%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.49%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.84 | ||
| P/S | 0.54 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.13 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.73 | ||
| P/B | 1.54 | ||
| P/tB | 2.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.56 |
EPS(TTM)7.33
EY7.05%
EPS(NY)8.78
Fwd EY8.44%
FCF(TTM)3.7
FCFY3.55%
OCF(TTM)13.46
OCFY12.94%
SpS192.48
BVpS67.42
TBVpS50.47
PEG (NY)2.89
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number105.446 (1.39%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.68% | ||
| ROE | 10.78% | ||
| ROCE | 11.69% | ||
| ROIC | 8.54% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.01% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.81% | ||
| OM | 4.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.78% | ||
| GM | 31.25% | ||
| FCFM | 1.92% |
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 Turnover1.5
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.55 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.91 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 148.28% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.07% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.25% | ||
| Profit Quality | 50.86% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.46 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.69 |
F-Score4
WACC7.52%
ROIC/WACC1.14
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)-8.66%
EPS 3Y14.31%
EPS 5Y-3.5%
EPS Q2Q%8.19%
EPS Next Y4.91%
EPS Next 2Y7.03%
EPS Next 3Y7.26%
EPS Next 5Y7.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.19%
Revenue growth 3Y7.65%
Revenue growth 5Y7.43%
Sales Q2Q%15.59%
Revenue Next Year14.85%
Revenue Next 2Y10.88%
Revenue Next 3Y8.58%
Revenue Next 5Y4.78%
EBIT growth 1Y4%
EBIT growth 3Y13.74%
EBIT growth 5Y9.24%
EBIT Next Year79.75%
EBIT Next 3Y28.04%
EBIT Next 5Y20.97%
FCF growth 1Y-47.46%
FCF growth 3Y13.99%
FCF growth 5Y21.13%
OCF growth 1Y-8.39%
OCF growth 3Y10.11%
OCF growth 5Y8.99%
L.D.C. SA / LOUP.PA Fundamental Analysis 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.
Can you provide the profitability details for L.D.C. SA?
L.D.C. SA (LOUP.PA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for L.D.C. SA (LOUP.PA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of L.D.C. SA (LOUP.PA) is expected to grow by 4.91% in the next year.
Is the dividend of L.D.C. SA sustainable?
The dividend rating of L.D.C. SA (LOUP.PA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 22.15%.