LUCARA DIAMOND CORP (LUC.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:LUC • CA54928Q1081
Current stock price
0.25 CAD
-0.02 (-7.41%)
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This LUC.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. LUC.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- LUC had positive earnings in the past year.
- LUC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- LUC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years LUC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 3.38%, LUC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- LUC has a Return On Equity of 8.25%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LUC outperforms 89.30% of its industry peers.
- LUC has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.12%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LUC outperforms 90.80% of its industry peers.
- LUC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.91%. This is significantly below the industry average of 12.70%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.38% | ||
| ROE | 8.25% | ||
| ROIC | 4.12% |
ROA(3y)1.97%
ROA(5y)3.97%
ROE(3y)4.87%
ROE(5y)7.82%
ROIC(3y)6.91%
ROIC(5y)9.12%
1.3 Margins
- LUC has a better Profit Margin (16.36%) than 92.79% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LUC has declined.
- LUC has a Operating Margin of 21.29%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LUC outperforms 92.41% of its industry peers.
- LUC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of LUC (32.63%) is better than 91.04% of its industry peers.
- LUC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 21.29% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.36% | ||
| GM | 32.63% |
OM growth 3Y-10.02%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-4.83%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.36%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. LUC.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- LUC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LUC has more shares outstanding
- LUC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for LUC is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- LUC has an Altman-Z score of 0.88. This is a bad value and indicates that LUC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of LUC (0.88) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.74 indicates that LUC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.74, LUC is doing worse than 72.89% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.88 |
ROIC/WACC0.33
WACC12.48%
2.3 Liquidity
- LUC has a Current Ratio of 1.47. This is a normal value and indicates that LUC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- LUC has a Current ratio (1.47) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- LUC has a Quick Ratio of 1.47. This is a bad value and indicates that LUC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- LUC has a worse Quick ratio (0.78) than 64.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 |
3. LUC.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- LUC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -25.00%.
- LUC shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -12.64% yearly.
- LUC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -21.69%.
- LUC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.97% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25%
EPS 3Y-12.64%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-85.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.69%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.15%
Revenue growth 5Y4.97%
Sales Q2Q%-56.26%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, LUC will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -58.27% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -8.61% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-49.5%
EPS Next 2Y-58.27%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.22%
Revenue Next 2Y-8.61%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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. LUC.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 3.13 indicates a rather cheap valuation of LUC.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LUC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.13% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.61, LUC is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.00, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of LUC.
- LUC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LUC is cheaper than 95.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- LUC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.79.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LUC indicates a rather cheap valuation: LUC is cheaper than 94.03% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.85 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of LUC may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as LUC's earnings are expected to decrease with -58.27% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-58.27%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. LUC.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for LUC!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
LUC.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:LUC (3/25/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
0.25
-0.02 (-7.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)03-03 2026-03-03/amc
Earnings (Next)05-07 2026-05-07
Inst Owners5.5%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap372.14M
Revenue(TTM)159.66M
Net Income(TTM)26.11M
Analysts45.71
Price Target0.31 (24%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
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)50%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-100%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-100%
EPS NY rev (1m)-25%
EPS NY rev (3m)-50%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)8.8%
Revenue NY rev (3m)8.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6 | ||
| P/S | 1.7 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 5.01 | ||
| P/B | 0.86 | ||
| P/tB | 0.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.85 |
EPS(TTM)0.08
EY32%
EPS(NY)0.04
Fwd EY16.66%
FCF(TTM)-0.04
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.05
OCFY19.97%
SpS0.15
BVpS0.29
TBVpS0.29
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number0.73
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.38% | ||
| ROE | 8.25% | ||
| ROCE | 4.84% | ||
| ROIC | 4.12% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.32% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.32% | ||
| OM | 21.29% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.36% | ||
| GM | 32.63% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)1.97%
ROA(5y)3.97%
ROE(3y)4.87%
ROE(5y)7.82%
ROIC(3y)6.91%
ROIC(5y)9.12%
ROICexc(3y)7.17%
ROICexc(5y)9.64%
ROICexgc(3y)7.2%
ROICexgc(5y)9.96%
ROCE(3y)8.12%
ROCE(5y)10.71%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-31.66%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-30.61%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-10.02%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-4.83%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.36%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.21
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.82 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 708.69% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 63.57% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.36 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 111.87% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.88 |
F-Score4
WACC12.48%
ROIC/WACC0.33
Cap/Depr(3y)625.24%
Cap/Depr(5y)511.97%
Cap/Sales(3y)59.12%
Cap/Sales(5y)55.73%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25%
EPS 3Y-12.64%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-85.71%
EPS Next Y-49.5%
EPS Next 2Y-58.27%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.69%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.15%
Revenue growth 5Y4.97%
Sales Q2Q%-56.26%
Revenue Next Year6.22%
Revenue Next 2Y-8.61%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-48.94%
EBIT growth 3Y-18.25%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year21.88%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-22.41%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-4.01%
OCF growth 3Y-17.49%
OCF growth 5YN/A
LUCARA DIAMOND CORP / LUC.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LUCARA DIAMOND CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to LUC.CA.
What is the valuation status for LUC stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to LUCARA DIAMOND CORP (LUC.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for LUCARA DIAMOND CORP?
LUCARA DIAMOND CORP (LUC.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of LUCARA DIAMOND CORP (LUC.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LUCARA DIAMOND CORP (LUC.CA) is 3.13 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.86.
What is the financial health of LUCARA DIAMOND CORP (LUC.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of LUCARA DIAMOND CORP (LUC.CA) is 1 / 10.