LEROY SEAFOOD GROUP ASA (LSG.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
OSL:LSG - Euronext Oslo - NO0003096208 - Common Stock - Currency: NOK
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to LSG. LSG was compared to 58 industry peers in the Food Products industry. LSG has an average financial health and profitability rating. LSG is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LSG was profitable.
LSG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years LSG has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years LSG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
LSG has a Return On Assets of 4.56%. This is in the better half of the industry: LSG outperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.31%, LSG is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.62% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of LSG (6.78%) is better than 65.52% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LSG is in line with the industry average of 6.77%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.56% | ||
| ROE | 9.31% | ||
| ROIC | 6.78% |
ROA(3y)4.91%
ROA(5y)5.01%
ROE(3y)9.86%
ROE(5y)9.75%
ROIC(3y)6.82%
ROIC(5y)6.56%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.68%, LSG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.34% of the companies in the same industry.
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 9.42%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LSG outperforms 56.90% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LSG has declined.
LSG's Gross Margin of 46.13% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LSG outperforms 63.79% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LSG has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.68% | ||
| GM | 46.13% |
OM growth 3Y-7.05%
OM growth 5Y-8.07%
PM growth 3Y-9.03%
PM growth 5Y-1.13%
GM growth 3Y0.62%
GM growth 5Y0.16%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LSG is destroying value.
LSG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
LSG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, LSG has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.71 indicates that LSG is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.71, LSG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LSG is 8.85, which is on the high side as it means it would take LSG, 8.85 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LSG (8.85) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.52 indicates that LSG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
LSG has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.52. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LSG outperforms 53.45% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.71 |
ROIC/WACC0.92
WACC7.37%
2.3 Liquidity
LSG has a Current Ratio of 2.51. This indicates that LSG is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
LSG has a better Current ratio (2.51) than 82.76% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.14 indicates that LSG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.14, LSG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.14 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 1174.64% over the past year.
LSG shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.38% yearly.
LSG shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.09%.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.79% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1174.64%
EPS 3Y20.89%
EPS 5Y8.38%
EPS Q2Q%201.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.09%
Revenue growth 3Y10.49%
Revenue growth 5Y8.79%
Sales Q2Q%11.84%
3.2 Future
LSG is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -0.34% yearly.
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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.66, the valuation of LSG can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LSG indicates a rather cheap valuation: LSG is cheaper than 93.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.15, LSG is valued rather cheaply.
LSG is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.05.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LSG is valued cheaper than 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.60, LSG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.05 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LSG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LSG is cheaper than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
LSG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.79 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of LSG may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.79
EPS Next 2Y-2.7%
EPS Next 3Y-0.34%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.34%, LSG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.31, LSG pays a better dividend. On top of this LSG pays more dividend than 93.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, LSG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.34% |
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
84.51% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LSG. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
LSG's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP84.51%
EPS Next 2Y-2.7%
EPS Next 3Y-0.34%
OSL:LSG (7/1/2025, 12:25:00 PM)
47.55
-0.13 (-0.27%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners25.99%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap28.33B
Analysts73.33
Price Target55.9 (17.56%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.34% |
Yearly Dividend2.58
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.85%
DP84.51%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)197.45%
Min EPS beat(2)116.98%
Max EPS beat(2)277.91%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)108.21%
Min EPS beat(4)-26.34%
Max EPS beat(4)277.91%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)24.15%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)8.24%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)3.44%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-8.42%
Min Revenue beat(2)-10.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)-6.03%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-7.7%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)-5.59%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.78%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.55%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.69%
PT rev (1m)-9.5%
PT rev (3m)-14.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-47.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.73%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.05 | ||
| P/S | 0.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.2 | ||
| P/B | 1.45 | ||
| P/tB | 2.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.79 |
EPS(TTM)7.14
EY15.02%
EPS(NY)5.25
Fwd EY11.05%
FCF(TTM)2.24
FCFY4.71%
OCF(TTM)5.17
OCFY10.87%
SpS53.66
BVpS32.74
TBVpS17.91
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.79
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.56% | ||
| ROE | 9.31% | ||
| ROCE | 9.07% | ||
| ROIC | 6.78% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.29% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.1% | ||
| OM | 9.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.68% | ||
| GM | 46.13% | ||
| FCFM | 4.17% |
ROA(3y)4.91%
ROA(5y)5.01%
ROE(3y)9.86%
ROE(5y)9.75%
ROIC(3y)6.82%
ROIC(5y)6.56%
ROICexc(3y)7.66%
ROICexc(5y)7.42%
ROICexgc(3y)10.71%
ROICexgc(5y)10.76%
ROCE(3y)9.22%
ROCE(5y)8.76%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-9%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-9.91%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.36%
OM growth 3Y-7.05%
OM growth 5Y-8.07%
PM growth 3Y-9.03%
PM growth 5Y-1.13%
GM growth 3Y0.62%
GM growth 5Y0.16%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.8
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.85 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.16 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 102.11% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.46% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.06 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 65.25% | ||
| Profit Quality | 73.46% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.14 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.71 |
F-Score6
WACC7.37%
ROIC/WACC0.92
Cap/Depr(3y)90.7%
Cap/Depr(5y)91.27%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.59%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.83%
Profit Quality(3y)263.65%
Profit Quality(5y)208.41%
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)3.09%
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-5.14%
EBIT growth 3Y2.7%
EBIT growth 5Y0.01%
EBIT Next Year85.65%
EBIT Next 3Y32.33%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-12.14%
FCF growth 3Y-61.08%
FCF growth 5Y-35.39%
OCF growth 1Y22.99%
OCF growth 3Y-18.24%
OCF growth 5Y-6.49%