LEROY SEAFOOD GROUP ASA (LSG.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
OSL:LSG - NO0003096208 - Common Stock
47.24 NOK
-0.14 (-0.3%)
Taking everything into account, LSG scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LSG was compared to 57 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.
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.
In the past 5 years LSG has always been profitable.
LSG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 3.29%, LSG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.63% of the companies in the same industry.
LSG's Return On Equity of 7.13% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LSG outperforms 49.12% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 6.22%, LSG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LSG is in line with the industry average of 7.09%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.29% | ||
| ROE | 7.13% | ||
| ROIC | 6.22% |
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
With a Profit Margin value of 3.91%, LSG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.89% 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.
With a Operating Margin value of 8.16%, LSG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.14% of the companies in the same industry.
LSG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LSG's Gross Margin of 44.85% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LSG outperforms 59.65% of its industry peers.
LSG's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.91% | ||
| GM | 44.85% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LSG is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LSG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
LSG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
LSG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.60 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 2.60, LSG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.91% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LSG is 9.63, which is on the high side as it means it would take LSG, 9.63 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
LSG has a Debt to FCF ratio of 9.63. This is in the lower half of the industry: LSG underperforms 61.40% of its industry peers.
LSG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61. This is a neutral value indicating LSG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
LSG has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.61. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LSG outperforms 50.88% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.6 |
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC7.28%
2.3 Liquidity
LSG has a Current Ratio of 2.12. This indicates that LSG is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.12, LSG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.82 indicates that LSG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LSG has a better Quick ratio (1.82) than 85.96% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.82 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 112.48% 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.
Looking at the last year, LSG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.96% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, LSG shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.79% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)112.48%
EPS 3Y20.89%
EPS 5Y8.38%
EPS Q2Q%-2.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.96%
Revenue growth 3Y10.49%
Revenue growth 5Y8.79%
Sales Q2Q%15.39%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -2.57% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.90% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-42.04%
EPS Next 2Y-9.5%
EPS Next 3Y-2.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.58%
Revenue Next 2Y5.47%
Revenue Next 3Y4.9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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
LSG is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.63.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LSG indicates a rather cheap valuation: LSG is cheaper than 92.98% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.84. LSG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.40, the valuation of LSG can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LSG is valued a bit cheaper than 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
LSG is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.48, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LSG is on the same level as its industry peers.
LSG's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.34 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LSG's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.57% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.79
EPS Next 2Y-9.5%
EPS Next 3Y-2.57%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.18%, LSG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
LSG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.27. LSG pays more dividend than 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, LSG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.18% |
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
118.80% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LSG. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of LSG has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP118.8%
EPS Next 2Y-9.5%
EPS Next 3Y-2.57%
OSL:LSG (9/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
47.24
-0.14 (-0.3%)
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 Cap28.14B
Analysts73.75
Price Target55.18 (16.81%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.18% |
Yearly Dividend2.58
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.85%
DP118.8%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)75.79%
Min EPS beat(2)34.6%
Max EPS beat(2)116.98%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)123.45%
Min EPS beat(4)34.6%
Max EPS beat(4)277.91%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)69.06%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)14.77%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)6.13%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.47%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.1%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.1%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.5%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.65%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.74%
PT rev (1m)-0.92%
PT rev (3m)-10.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-47.99%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-56.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)-23.81%
EPS NY rev (3m)-23.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-35.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.4 | ||
| P/S | 0.85 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.41 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.8 | ||
| P/B | 1.55 | ||
| P/tB | 3.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.34 |
EPS(TTM)7.12
EY15.07%
EPS(NY)4.54
Fwd EY9.62%
FCF(TTM)2.21
FCFY4.67%
OCF(TTM)5.37
OCFY11.36%
SpS55.63
BVpS30.55
TBVpS15.7
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.79
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.29% | ||
| ROE | 7.13% | ||
| ROCE | 8.49% | ||
| ROIC | 6.22% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.6% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.17% | ||
| OM | 8.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.91% | ||
| GM | 44.85% | ||
| FCFM | 3.97% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.84
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.63 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.47 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 106.28% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.68% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.49 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.43% | ||
| Profit Quality | 101.33% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.6 |
F-Score5
WACC7.28%
ROIC/WACC0.85
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)112.48%
EPS 3Y20.89%
EPS 5Y8.38%
EPS Q2Q%-2.6%
EPS Next Y-42.04%
EPS Next 2Y-9.5%
EPS Next 3Y-2.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.96%
Revenue growth 3Y10.49%
Revenue growth 5Y8.79%
Sales Q2Q%15.39%
Revenue Next Year3.58%
Revenue Next 2Y5.47%
Revenue Next 3Y4.9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.54%
EBIT growth 3Y2.7%
EBIT growth 5Y0.01%
EBIT Next Year85.65%
EBIT Next 3Y32.33%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-22.46%
FCF growth 3Y-61.08%
FCF growth 5Y-35.39%
OCF growth 1Y17.64%
OCF growth 3Y-18.24%
OCF growth 5Y-6.49%