L.D.C. SA (LOUP.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:LOUP - FR001400SF56 - Common Stock
85.9 EUR
+0.8 (+0.94%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to LOUP. LOUP was compared to 59 industry peers in the Food Products industry. LOUP has an average financial health and profitability rating. LOUP has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LOUP had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year LOUP had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years LOUP has always been profitable.
LOUP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
LOUP's Return On Assets of 5.74% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LOUP outperforms 74.58% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.64%, LOUP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.02% of the companies in the same industry.
LOUP has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.45%) than 76.27% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LOUP is above the industry average of 7.13%.
| 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 (3.85%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LOUP has grown nicely.
With a Operating Margin value of 4.88%, LOUP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.54% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LOUP has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of LOUP (31.07%) is worse than 62.71% 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.
The number of shares outstanding for LOUP has been increased compared to 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
LOUP has an Altman-Z score of 3.59. This indicates that LOUP is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
LOUP's Altman-Z score of 3.59 is amongst the best of the industry. LOUP outperforms 84.75% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.34, LOUP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.80% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.17 indicates that LOUP is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of LOUP (0.17) is better than 86.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.59 |
ROIC/WACC1.13
WACC7.46%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.47 indicates that LOUP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LOUP's Current ratio of 1.47 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LOUP outperforms 62.71% 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.
The Quick ratio of LOUP (1.11) is better than 69.49% 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%.
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 small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.02% in the last 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.
Based on estimates for the next years, LOUP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.32% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.99%
EPS Next 2Y5.74%
EPS Next 3Y7.52%
EPS Next 5Y7.2%
Revenue Next Year12.23%
Revenue Next 2Y8.25%
Revenue Next 3Y7.54%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.20 indicates a correct valuation of LOUP.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LOUP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LOUP is cheaper than 69.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.31, LOUP is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.67 indicates a reasonable valuation of LOUP.
LOUP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LOUP is cheaper than 71.19% of the companies in the same industry.
LOUP is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LOUP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LOUP is cheaper than 86.44% of the companies in the same industry.
LOUP's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.18 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
LOUP has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.45
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y5.74%
EPS Next 3Y7.52%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.82%, LOUP has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.33, LOUP has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, LOUP is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.82% |
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
27.18% 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.
DP27.18%
EPS Next 2Y5.74%
EPS Next 3Y7.52%
EPA:LOUP (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
85.9
+0.8 (+0.94%)
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 Cap3.03B
Revenue(TTM)6.32B
Net Income(TTM)243.63M
Analysts87.27
Price Target103.84 (20.88%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.82% |
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)0.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.77%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.77%
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 | 12.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.67 | ||
| P/S | 0.48 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.94 | ||
| P/B | 1.32 | ||
| P/tB | 1.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.18 |
EPS(TTM)7.04
EY8.2%
EPS(NY)8.05
Fwd EY9.37%
FCF(TTM)3.2
FCFY3.73%
OCF(TTM)12.39
OCFY14.42%
SpS179.29
BVpS64.93
TBVpS52.28
PEG (NY)2.45
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 | 3.59 |
F-Score4
WACC7.46%
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 Y4.99%
EPS Next 2Y5.74%
EPS Next 3Y7.52%
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 3Y7.54%
Revenue Next 5Y5.32%
EBIT growth 1Y-17.43%
EBIT growth 3Y13.74%
EBIT growth 5Y9.24%
EBIT Next Year74.02%
EBIT Next 3Y25.53%
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
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to LOUP.PA.
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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%.