LEROY SEAFOOD GROUP ASA (LSG.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
OSL:LSG - Euronext Oslo - NO0003096208 - Common Stock - Currency: NOK
LSG gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 59 industry peers in the Food Products industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of LSG get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. LSG is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. Finally LSG also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes LSG very considerable for dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LSG had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year LSG had a positive cash flow from operations.
LSG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years LSG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
LSG has a better Return On Assets (6.24%) than 77.97% of its industry peers.
LSG's Return On Equity of 13.36% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LSG outperforms 76.27% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.66%, LSG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.02% of the companies in the same industry.
LSG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.79%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.44%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.24% | ||
| ROE | 13.36% | ||
| ROIC | 5.66% |
ROA(3y)4.91%
ROA(5y)5.01%
ROE(3y)9.86%
ROE(5y)9.75%
ROIC(3y)6.79%
ROIC(5y)6.54%
1.3 Margins
LSG has a Profit Margin of 8.59%. This is in the better half of the industry: LSG outperforms 76.27% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LSG has remained more or less at the same level.
LSG has a Operating Margin of 8.66%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LSG outperforms 57.63% of its industry peers.
LSG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 45.60%, LSG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.41% of the companies in the same industry.
LSG's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.66% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.59% | ||
| GM | 45.6% |
OM growth 3Y-7.51%
OM growth 5Y-8.34%
PM growth 3Y-9.03%
PM growth 5Y-1.13%
GM growth 3Y0.61%
GM growth 5Y0.15%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LSG is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LSG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, LSG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
LSG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
LSG has an Altman-Z score of 2.45. This is not the best score and indicates that LSG is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.45, LSG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.02% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LSG is 35.38, which is on the high side as it means it would take LSG, 35.38 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LSG (35.38) is worse than 64.41% of its industry peers.
LSG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.57. This is a neutral value indicating LSG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
LSG has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.57. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LSG outperforms 52.54% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 35.38 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.45 |
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC7.24%
2.3 Liquidity
LSG has a Current Ratio of 2.38. This indicates that LSG is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of LSG (2.38) is better than 84.75% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.08 indicates that LSG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.08, LSG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.92% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.08 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LSG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 1174.64%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.38% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
LSG shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.83%.
LSG shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.79% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1174.64%
EPS 3Y20.89%
EPS 5Y8.38%
EPS Q2Q%201.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.83%
Revenue growth 3Y10.49%
Revenue growth 5Y8.79%
Sales Q2Q%11.84%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LSG will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -0.34% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, LSG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.47% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-23.92%
EPS Next 2Y-2.7%
EPS Next 3Y-0.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.73%
Revenue Next 2Y4.44%
Revenue Next 3Y4.47%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 6.24 indicates a rather cheap valuation of LSG.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LSG is valued cheaper than 94.92% of the companies in the same industry.
LSG is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.48, the valuation of LSG can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LSG is valued cheaper than 81.36% of the companies in the same industry.
LSG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.15.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LSG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LSG is cheaper than 61.02% of the companies in the same industry.
LSG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. LSG is more expensive than 61.02% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 69.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.92 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LSG has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.74
EPS Next 2Y-2.7%
EPS Next 3Y-0.34%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LSG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.19%, which is a nice return.
LSG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.21. LSG pays more dividend than 89.83% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, LSG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.19% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LSG has a limited annual growth rate of 3.85%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.85%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
LSG pays out 57.47% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The Dividend Rate of LSG has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP57.47%
EPS Next 2Y-2.7%
EPS Next 3Y-0.34%
OSL:LSG (5/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
44.56
+0.14 (+0.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners27.83%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap26.55B
Analysts80
Price Target61.77 (38.62%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.19% |
Yearly Dividend2.58
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.85%
DP57.47%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)171.1%
Min EPS beat(2)64.29%
Max EPS beat(2)277.91%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)76.53%
Min EPS beat(4)-26.34%
Max EPS beat(4)277.91%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)7.66%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.8%
EPS beat(16)3
Avg EPS beat(16)-4.38%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-8.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)-10.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)-5.59%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.41%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.12%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.43%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.71%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.66%
PT rev (1m)-5.05%
PT rev (3m)-3.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-26.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.74%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.89%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.48 | ||
| P/S | 0.85 | ||
| P/FCF | 69.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.99 | ||
| P/B | 1.33 | ||
| P/tB | 2.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.92 |
EPS(TTM)7.14
EY16.02%
EPS(NY)5.25
Fwd EY11.79%
FCF(TTM)0.64
FCFY1.43%
OCF(TTM)3.43
OCFY7.7%
SpS52.24
BVpS33.59
TBVpS18.69
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.74
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.24% | ||
| ROE | 13.36% | ||
| ROCE | 7.8% | ||
| ROIC | 5.66% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.22% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.47% | ||
| OM | 8.66% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.59% | ||
| GM | 45.6% | ||
| FCFM | 1.22% |
ROA(3y)4.91%
ROA(5y)5.01%
ROE(3y)9.86%
ROE(5y)9.75%
ROIC(3y)6.79%
ROIC(5y)6.54%
ROICexc(3y)7.63%
ROICexc(5y)7.4%
ROICexgc(3y)10.68%
ROICexgc(5y)10.74%
ROCE(3y)9.18%
ROCE(5y)8.74%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-9.31%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-10.09%
ROICexc growth 3Y-6.36%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.64%
OM growth 3Y-7.51%
OM growth 5Y-8.34%
PM growth 3Y-9.03%
PM growth 5Y-1.13%
GM growth 3Y0.61%
GM growth 5Y0.15%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.73
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 35.38 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.64 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 100.75% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.35% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.85 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 47.02% | ||
| Profit Quality | 14.19% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.45 |
F-Score4
WACC7.24%
ROIC/WACC0.78
Cap/Depr(3y)86.28%
Cap/Depr(5y)88.62%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.35%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.69%
Profit Quality(3y)266.38%
Profit Quality(5y)210.05%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1174.64%
EPS 3Y20.89%
EPS 5Y8.38%
EPS Q2Q%201.27%
EPS Next Y-23.92%
EPS Next 2Y-2.7%
EPS Next 3Y-0.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.83%
Revenue growth 3Y10.49%
Revenue growth 5Y8.79%
Sales Q2Q%11.84%
Revenue Next Year4.73%
Revenue Next 2Y4.44%
Revenue Next 3Y4.47%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-16.43%
EBIT growth 3Y2.2%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.29%
EBIT Next Year85.65%
EBIT Next 3Y32.33%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-81.14%
FCF growth 3Y-48.17%
FCF growth 5Y-23.28%
OCF growth 1Y-38.75%
OCF growth 3Y-18.24%
OCF growth 5Y-6.49%