LEROY SEAFOOD GROUP ASA (LSG.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - OSL:LSG - NO0003096208 - Common Stock
51.95 NOK
-0.22 (-0.43%)
LSG gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 59 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
LSG had positive earnings in the past year.
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
With a Return On Assets value of 3.29%, LSG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.15% of the companies in the same industry.
LSG has a Return On Equity of 7.13%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LSG outperforms 45.76% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.22%, LSG is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.93% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LSG is in line with the industry average of 6.83%.
| 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 54.24% 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.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.16%, LSG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.02% of the companies in the same industry.
LSG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 44.85%, 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 | 8.16% | ||
| 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
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.
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
LSG has an Altman-Z score of 2.68. 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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.68, LSG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.41% 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.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 9.63, LSG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.85% of the companies in the same industry.
LSG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61. This is a neutral value indicating LSG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of LSG (0.61) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.68 |
ROIC/WACC0.84
WACC7.4%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.12 indicates that LSG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LSG's Current ratio of 2.12 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LSG outperforms 79.66% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.82 indicates that LSG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LSG has a Quick ratio of 1.82. This is amongst the best in the industry. LSG outperforms 84.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.82 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LSG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 112.48%, which is quite impressive.
LSG shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.38% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.96% in the past 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
LSG is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -3.06% yearly.
LSG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.05% yearly.
EPS Next Y-42.67%
EPS Next 2Y-11.33%
EPS Next 3Y-3.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.26%
Revenue Next 2Y5.48%
Revenue Next 3Y5.05%
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 7.30 indicates a rather cheap valuation of LSG.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LSG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.83% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.77, LSG is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.91, the valuation of LSG can be described as very reasonable.
69.49% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LSG, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.23. LSG is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.91 |
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 | 23.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.97 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as LSG's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.06% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.87
EPS Next 2Y-11.33%
EPS Next 3Y-3.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LSG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.96%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.30, LSG pays a better dividend. On top of this LSG pays more dividend than 88.14% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LSG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.96% |
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-11.33%
EPS Next 3Y-3.06%
OSL:LSG (10/22/2025, 10:47:40 AM)
51.95
-0.22 (-0.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners27.36%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap30.95B
Analysts73.33
Price Target55.65 (7.12%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.96% |
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)2.08%
PT rev (3m)-0.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-20%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-87.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)-24.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.54%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.91 | ||
| P/S | 0.93 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.68 | ||
| P/B | 1.7 | ||
| P/tB | 3.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.97 |
EPS(TTM)7.12
EY13.71%
EPS(NY)4.36
Fwd EY8.4%
FCF(TTM)2.21
FCFY4.25%
OCF(TTM)5.37
OCFY10.33%
SpS55.63
BVpS30.55
TBVpS15.7
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.87
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 | 2.68 |
F-Score5
WACC7.4%
ROIC/WACC0.84
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-42.67%
EPS Next 2Y-11.33%
EPS Next 3Y-3.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.96%
Revenue growth 3Y10.49%
Revenue growth 5Y8.79%
Sales Q2Q%15.39%
Revenue Next Year3.26%
Revenue Next 2Y5.48%
Revenue Next 3Y5.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.54%
EBIT growth 3Y2.7%
EBIT growth 5Y0.01%
EBIT Next Year58.39%
EBIT Next 3Y31.09%
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%