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L.D.C. SA (LOUP.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

EPA:LOUP - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR001400SF56 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

91.5  -1.3 (-1.4%)

Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to LOUP. LOUP was compared to 57 industry peers in the Food Products industry. LOUP scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. LOUP has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


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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.
Each year in the past 5 years LOUP has been profitable.
LOUP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
LOUP.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLOUP.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.95%, LOUP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.46% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of LOUP (12.67%) is better than 73.68% of its industry peers.
LOUP has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.65%) than 87.72% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LOUP is above the industry average of 6.40%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.95%
ROE 12.67%
ROIC 9.65%
ROA(3y)6.31%
ROA(5y)5.73%
ROE(3y)12%
ROE(5y)11.09%
ROIC(3y)10.28%
ROIC(5y)9.43%
LOUP.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLOUP.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.47%, LOUP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.40% of the companies in the same industry.
LOUP's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 5.28%, LOUP is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.63% of the companies in the same industry.
LOUP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of LOUP (30.85%) is worse than 64.91% 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 RankSector Rank
OM 5.28%
PM (TTM) 4.47%
GM 30.85%
OM growth 3Y10.55%
OM growth 5Y7.25%
PM growth 3Y15.63%
PM growth 5Y6.38%
GM growth 3Y-1.45%
GM growth 5Y-0.37%
LOUP.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLOUP.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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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.
LOUP has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LOUP has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
LOUP has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
LOUP.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingLOUP.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
LOUP.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLOUP.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.90 indicates that LOUP is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
LOUP's Altman-Z score of 3.90 is amongst the best of the industry. LOUP outperforms 91.23% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LOUP is 3.47, which is a good value as it means it would take LOUP, 3.47 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LOUP (3.47) is better than 82.46% of its industry peers.
LOUP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LOUP has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.16. This is amongst the best in the industry. LOUP outperforms 92.98% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 3.47
Altman-Z 3.9
ROIC/WACC1.31
WACC7.36%
LOUP.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLOUP.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

LOUP has a Current Ratio of 1.56. This is a normal value and indicates that LOUP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LOUP has a Current ratio of 1.56. This is in the better half of the industry: LOUP outperforms 64.91% of its industry peers.
LOUP has a Quick Ratio of 1.15. This is a normal value and indicates that LOUP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LOUP has a better Quick ratio (1.15) than 70.18% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.56
Quick Ratio 1.15
LOUP.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLOUP.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

LOUP shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -32.21%.
Measured over the past 5 years, LOUP shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 0.07% on average per year.
LOUP shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.45%.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.49% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-32.21%
EPS 3Y2.2%
EPS 5Y0.07%
EPS Q2Q%-17.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.45%
Revenue growth 3Y11.86%
Revenue growth 5Y8.49%
Sales Q2Q%-1.25%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, LOUP will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.80% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.81% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-9.27%
EPS Next 2Y-3.17%
EPS Next 3Y0.74%
EPS Next 5Y3.8%
Revenue Next Year1.97%
Revenue Next 2Y6.2%
Revenue Next 3Y5.48%
Revenue Next 5Y3.81%

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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
LOUP.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLOUP.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2B 4B 6B
LOUP.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLOUP.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2029 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.39, which indicates a very decent valuation of LOUP.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LOUP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.68% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LOUP to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.73), we can say LOUP is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.90, the valuation of LOUP can be described as very reasonable.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as LOUP.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LOUP to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.61), we can say LOUP is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.39
Fwd PE 11.9
LOUP.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLOUP.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LOUP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.21% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as LOUP.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.08
EV/EBITDA 4.48
LOUP.PA Per share dataLOUP.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

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)161.22
EPS Next 2Y-3.17%
EPS Next 3Y0.74%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

LOUP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.65%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
LOUP's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.32.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, LOUP is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.65%

5.2 History

The dividend of LOUP decreases each year by -1.22%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.22%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
LOUP.PA Yearly Dividends per shareLOUP.PA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

24.06% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LOUP. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP24.06%
EPS Next 2Y-3.17%
EPS Next 3Y0.74%
LOUP.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLOUP.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M
LOUP.PA Dividend Payout.LOUP.PA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.LOUP.PA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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L.D.C. SA

EPA:LOUP (8/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

91.5

-1.3 (-1.4%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)05-21 2025-05-21/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners7.78%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.23B
Analysts87.27
Price Target99.84 (9.11%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.65%
Yearly Dividend1.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.22%
DP24.06%
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)4.26%
PT rev (3m)8.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.39
Fwd PE 11.9
P/S 0.52
P/FCF 20.08
P/OCF 6.95
P/B 1.49
P/tB 1.79
EV/EBITDA 4.48
EPS(TTM)8.03
EY8.78%
EPS(NY)7.69
Fwd EY8.41%
FCF(TTM)4.56
FCFY4.98%
OCF(TTM)13.16
OCFY14.38%
SpS174.67
BVpS61.58
TBVpS51.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)161.22
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.95%
ROE 12.67%
ROCE 12.94%
ROIC 9.65%
ROICexc 14.4%
ROICexgc 18.28%
OM 5.28%
PM (TTM) 4.47%
GM 30.85%
FCFM 2.61%
ROA(3y)6.31%
ROA(5y)5.73%
ROE(3y)12%
ROE(5y)11.09%
ROIC(3y)10.28%
ROIC(5y)9.43%
ROICexc(3y)16.37%
ROICexc(5y)14.48%
ROICexgc(3y)21.07%
ROICexgc(5y)18.7%
ROCE(3y)13.81%
ROCE(5y)12.7%
ROICexcg growth 3Y15.34%
ROICexcg growth 5Y10.45%
ROICexc growth 3Y16.49%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.7%
OM growth 3Y10.55%
OM growth 5Y7.25%
PM growth 3Y15.63%
PM growth 5Y6.38%
GM growth 3Y-1.45%
GM growth 5Y-0.37%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.56
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 3.47
Debt/EBITDA 0.67
Cap/Depr 145.8%
Cap/Sales 4.93%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 87.06%
Profit Quality 58.39%
Current Ratio 1.56
Quick Ratio 1.15
Altman-Z 3.9
F-Score6
WACC7.36%
ROIC/WACC1.31
Cap/Depr(3y)128.1%
Cap/Depr(5y)132.42%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.72%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.9%
Profit Quality(3y)73.85%
Profit Quality(5y)66.41%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-32.21%
EPS 3Y2.2%
EPS 5Y0.07%
EPS Q2Q%-17.93%
EPS Next Y-9.27%
EPS Next 2Y-3.17%
EPS Next 3Y0.74%
EPS Next 5Y3.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.45%
Revenue growth 3Y11.86%
Revenue growth 5Y8.49%
Sales Q2Q%-1.25%
Revenue Next Year1.97%
Revenue Next 2Y6.2%
Revenue Next 3Y5.48%
Revenue Next 5Y3.81%
EBIT growth 1Y-18.39%
EBIT growth 3Y23.67%
EBIT growth 5Y16.36%
EBIT Next Year47.03%
EBIT Next 3Y19.22%
EBIT Next 5Y13.86%
FCF growth 1Y48.5%
FCF growth 3Y20.38%
FCF growth 5Y49.09%
OCF growth 1Y25.6%
OCF growth 3Y14.08%
OCF growth 5Y16.03%