LECTRA (LSS.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:LSS - FR0000065484 - Common Stock
24.75 EUR
-0.05 (-0.2%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to LSS. LSS was compared to 114 industry peers in the Software industry. While LSS is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. LSS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LSS was profitable.
In the past year LSS had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years LSS has been profitable.
In the past 5 years LSS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 3.43%, LSS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.12% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 8.40%, LSS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.63% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 5.83%, LSS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.77% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LSS is significantly below the industry average of 12.49%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.43% | ||
| ROE | 8.4% | ||
| ROIC | 5.83% |
ROA(3y)4.3%
ROA(5y)4.32%
ROE(3y)8.99%
ROE(5y)8.64%
ROIC(3y)6.81%
ROIC(5y)6.98%
1.3 Margins
LSS has a Profit Margin of 5.41%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LSS outperforms 54.39% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LSS has declined.
LSS has a Operating Margin (8.18%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LSS has declined.
LSS's Gross Margin of 72.62% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LSS outperforms 48.25% of its industry peers.
LSS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.41% | ||
| GM | 72.62% |
OM growth 3Y-6.53%
OM growth 5Y-8.53%
PM growth 3Y-6.72%
PM growth 5Y-10.78%
GM growth 3Y1.84%
GM growth 5Y-0.48%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LSS is destroying value.
LSS has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
LSS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, LSS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
LSS has an Altman-Z score of 2.15. This is not the best score and indicates that LSS is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
LSS has a Altman-Z score of 2.15. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LSS outperforms 42.98% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LSS is 1.64, which is an excellent value as it means it would take LSS, only 1.64 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.64, LSS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
LSS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of LSS (0.28) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.15 |
ROIC/WACC0.7
WACC8.34%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.82 indicates that LSS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.82, LSS is doing worse than 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.61 indicates that LSS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of LSS (0.61) is worse than 86.84% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for LSS have decreased by -8.54% in the last year.
LSS shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -1.93% yearly.
LSS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.39%.
LSS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.47% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.54%
EPS 3Y1.54%
EPS 5Y-1.93%
EPS Q2Q%-27.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.39%
Revenue growth 3Y10.76%
Revenue growth 5Y13.47%
Sales Q2Q%-7.66%
3.2 Future
LSS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 14.56% yearly.
LSS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.37% yearly.
EPS Next Y-37.96%
EPS Next 2Y-4.22%
EPS Next 3Y4.4%
EPS Next 5Y14.56%
Revenue Next Year-4.07%
Revenue Next 2Y0.65%
Revenue Next 3Y2.6%
Revenue Next 5Y4.37%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 33.45, the valuation of LSS can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LSS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.16% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.17. LSS is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
LSS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.75.
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LSS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
LSS is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.79, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.75 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LSS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LSS is cheaper than 76.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LSS indicates a rather cheap valuation: LSS is cheaper than 85.09% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-4.22%
EPS Next 3Y4.4%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LSS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.57%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.53, LSS pays a better dividend. On top of this LSS pays more dividend than 88.60% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, LSS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.57% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LSS decreases each year by -1.41%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.41%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
56.21% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LSS. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP56.21%
EPS Next 2Y-4.22%
EPS Next 3Y4.4%
EPA:LSS (1/7/2026, 9:18:09 AM)
24.75
-0.05 (-0.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners52.31%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners13.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap936.29M
Revenue(TTM)515.56M
Net Income(TTM)27.91M
Analysts84.44
Price Target30.19 (21.98%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.57% |
Yearly Dividend0.37
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.41%
DP56.21%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-35.15%
Min EPS beat(2)-52.09%
Max EPS beat(2)-18.21%
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.36%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.14%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.58%
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-4.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.75 | ||
| P/S | 1.82 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.29 | ||
| P/B | 2.82 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.89 |
EPS(TTM)0.74
EY2.99%
EPS(NY)1.04
Fwd EY4.21%
FCF(TTM)1.92
FCFY7.76%
OCF(TTM)2.01
OCFY8.14%
SpS13.63
BVpS8.78
TBVpS-4.67
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number12.09
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.43% | ||
| ROE | 8.4% | ||
| ROCE | 7.92% | ||
| ROIC | 5.83% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.52% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 8.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.41% | ||
| GM | 72.62% | ||
| FCFM | 14.1% |
ROA(3y)4.3%
ROA(5y)4.32%
ROE(3y)8.99%
ROE(5y)8.64%
ROIC(3y)6.81%
ROIC(5y)6.98%
ROICexc(3y)8.4%
ROICexc(5y)11.14%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)9.25%
ROCE(5y)9.48%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.23%
ROICexc growth 5Y-27.52%
OM growth 3Y-6.53%
OM growth 5Y-8.53%
PM growth 3Y-6.72%
PM growth 5Y-10.78%
GM growth 3Y1.84%
GM growth 5Y-0.48%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.63
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.64 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.12 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 8.4% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.69% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7.41 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 90.47% | ||
| Profit Quality | 260.38% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.15 |
F-Score6
WACC8.34%
ROIC/WACC0.7
Cap/Depr(3y)10.67%
Cap/Depr(5y)13.15%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.68%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.75%
Profit Quality(3y)187.14%
Profit Quality(5y)187.23%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.54%
EPS 3Y1.54%
EPS 5Y-1.93%
EPS Q2Q%-27.59%
EPS Next Y-37.96%
EPS Next 2Y-4.22%
EPS Next 3Y4.4%
EPS Next 5Y14.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.39%
Revenue growth 3Y10.76%
Revenue growth 5Y13.47%
Sales Q2Q%-7.66%
Revenue Next Year-4.07%
Revenue Next 2Y0.65%
Revenue Next 3Y2.6%
Revenue Next 5Y4.37%
EBIT growth 1Y-15.09%
EBIT growth 3Y3.53%
EBIT growth 5Y3.79%
EBIT Next Year43.11%
EBIT Next 3Y24.34%
EBIT Next 5Y19.49%
FCF growth 1Y27.53%
FCF growth 3Y18.65%
FCF growth 5Y14.12%
OCF growth 1Y25.62%
OCF growth 3Y17.45%
OCF growth 5Y12.52%
LECTRA / LSS.PA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of LECTRA (LSS.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to LSS.PA.
Can you provide the valuation status for LECTRA?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to LECTRA (LSS.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of LSS stock?
LECTRA (LSS.PA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of LECTRA (LSS.PA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LECTRA (LSS.PA) is 33.45 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.82.
How sustainable is the dividend of LECTRA (LSS.PA) stock?
The dividend rating of LECTRA (LSS.PA) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 56.21%.