LEGRAND SA (LRC.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:LRC - FR0010307819 - Common Stock
127.85 EUR
+0.65 (+0.51%)
LRC gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 68 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. LRC gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. LRC has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. With these ratings, LRC could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- LRC had positive earnings in the past year.
- LRC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years LRC has always been profitable.
- LRC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- LRC has a Return On Assets of 10.51%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LRC outperforms 95.59% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of LRC (24.75%) is better than 86.76% of its industry peers.
- LRC has a Return On Invested Capital of 13.65%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LRC outperforms 89.71% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LRC is in line with the industry average of 9.51%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (9.18%) for LRC is below the current ROIC(13.65%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.51% | ||
| ROE | 24.75% | ||
| ROIC | 13.65% |
ROA(3y)7.31%
ROA(5y)6.73%
ROE(3y)15.88%
ROE(5y)15.47%
ROIC(3y)9.18%
ROIC(5y)8.59%
1.3 Margins
- LRC has a Profit Margin of 12.96%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LRC outperforms 94.12% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LRC has remained more or less at the same level.
- LRC has a Operating Margin of 18.98%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LRC outperforms 92.65% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LRC has remained more or less at the same level.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 51.35%, LRC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.88% of the companies in the same industry.
- LRC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 18.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.96% | ||
| GM | 51.35% |
OM growth 3Y-0.39%
OM growth 5Y0.33%
PM growth 3Y1.41%
PM growth 5Y1.36%
GM growth 3Y0.53%
GM growth 5Y-0.11%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- LRC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- LRC has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- LRC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for LRC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.21 indicates that LRC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of LRC (4.21) is better than 80.88% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of LRC is 4.28, which is a neutral value as it means it would take LRC, 4.28 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- LRC's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.28 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LRC outperforms 69.12% of its industry peers.
- LRC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.78. This is a neutral value indicating LRC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of LRC (0.78) is worse than 66.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.21 |
ROIC/WACC1.72
WACC7.95%
2.3 Liquidity
- LRC has a Current Ratio of 2.22. This indicates that LRC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.22, LRC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- LRC has a Quick Ratio of 1.69. This is a normal value and indicates that LRC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of LRC (1.69) is better than 79.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 20.24% over the past year.
- LRC shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.83% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, LRC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -17.91% in the last year.
- LRC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.48% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.24%
EPS 3Y10.4%
EPS 5Y8.83%
EPS Q2Q%32.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.91%
Revenue growth 3Y7.33%
Revenue growth 5Y5.48%
Sales Q2Q%8.84%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, LRC will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.87% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.60% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y3.28%
EPS Next 2Y7.97%
EPS Next 3Y8.21%
EPS Next 5Y7.87%
Revenue Next Year11.26%
Revenue Next 2Y10.23%
Revenue Next 3Y9.28%
Revenue Next 5Y7.6%
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 stable.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.68, the valuation of LRC can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LRC is valued a bit cheaper than 79.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- LRC is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.47, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 21.50, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LRC.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LRC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LRC is cheaper than 64.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.26. LRC is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- LRC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LRC is cheaper than 72.06% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LRC is valued a bit cheaper than 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- LRC has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.21
PEG (5Y)2.68
EPS Next 2Y7.97%
EPS Next 3Y8.21%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- LRC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.77%.
- LRC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.80. LRC pays more dividend than 86.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, LRC has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.77% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of LRC grows each year by 9.28%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.28%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
5.3 Sustainability
- 32.44% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LRC. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- LRC's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP32.44%
EPS Next 2Y7.97%
EPS Next 3Y8.21%
FRA:LRC (1/15/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
127.85
+0.65 (+0.51%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-12 2026-02-12/amc
Inst Owners53.32%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.86%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap33.53B
Revenue(TTM)13.69B
Net Income(TTM)1.77B
Analysts80
Price Target148.92 (16.48%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.77% |
Yearly Dividend2.09
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.28%
DP32.44%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.18%
Min EPS beat(2)-17.54%
Max EPS beat(2)11.18%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)7.3%
Min EPS beat(4)-17.54%
Max EPS beat(4)37.13%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2.4%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)3.68%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.89%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.96%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.18%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)19.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.96%
Max Revenue beat(4)89.2%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)55.46%
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)4.11%
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.3%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.44%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.5 | ||
| P/S | 2.45 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.34 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.29 | ||
| P/B | 4.68 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.17 |
EPS(TTM)5.4
EY4.22%
EPS(NY)5.95
Fwd EY4.65%
FCF(TTM)5.48
FCFY4.29%
OCF(TTM)6.3
OCFY4.93%
SpS52.19
BVpS27.34
TBVpS-7.17
PEG (NY)7.21
PEG (5Y)2.68
Graham Number57.64
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.51% | ||
| ROE | 24.75% | ||
| ROCE | 18.42% | ||
| ROIC | 13.65% | ||
| ROICexc | 17.33% | ||
| ROICexgc | 93.67% | ||
| OM | 18.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.96% | ||
| GM | 51.35% | ||
| FCFM | 10.5% |
ROA(3y)7.31%
ROA(5y)6.73%
ROE(3y)15.88%
ROE(5y)15.47%
ROIC(3y)9.18%
ROIC(5y)8.59%
ROICexc(3y)11.43%
ROICexc(5y)10.93%
ROICexgc(3y)71.04%
ROICexgc(5y)70.72%
ROCE(3y)12.5%
ROCE(5y)11.95%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-7.71%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.85%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.51%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.2%
OM growth 3Y-0.39%
OM growth 5Y0.33%
PM growth 3Y1.41%
PM growth 5Y1.36%
GM growth 3Y0.53%
GM growth 5Y-0.11%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.81
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.28 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.86 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 51.79% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.58% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 26.21 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 54.82% | ||
| Profit Quality | 80.96% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.21 |
F-Score4
WACC7.95%
ROIC/WACC1.72
Cap/Depr(3y)53.91%
Cap/Depr(5y)49.06%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.26%
Profit Quality(3y)119.67%
Profit Quality(5y)123.7%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.24%
EPS 3Y10.4%
EPS 5Y8.83%
EPS Q2Q%32.71%
EPS Next Y3.28%
EPS Next 2Y7.97%
EPS Next 3Y8.21%
EPS Next 5Y7.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.91%
Revenue growth 3Y7.33%
Revenue growth 5Y5.48%
Sales Q2Q%8.84%
Revenue Next Year11.26%
Revenue Next 2Y10.23%
Revenue Next 3Y9.28%
Revenue Next 5Y7.6%
EBIT growth 1Y-18.02%
EBIT growth 3Y6.92%
EBIT growth 5Y5.83%
EBIT Next Year32.76%
EBIT Next 3Y16.73%
EBIT Next 5Y12.32%
FCF growth 1Y-13.39%
FCF growth 3Y10.51%
FCF growth 5Y4.13%
OCF growth 1Y-11.41%
OCF growth 3Y11.04%
OCF growth 5Y4.21%
LEGRAND SA / LRC.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LRC stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LRC.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for LEGRAND SA?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to LEGRAND SA (LRC.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is LEGRAND SA (LRC.DE) stock?
LEGRAND SA (LRC.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
How financially healthy is LEGRAND SA?
The financial health rating of LEGRAND SA (LRC.DE) is 7 / 10.
Is the dividend of LEGRAND SA sustainable?
The dividend rating of LEGRAND SA (LRC.DE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 32.44%.