LUCARA DIAMOND CORP (LUC.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:LUC - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA54928Q1081 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
LUC gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 797 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While LUC belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. LUC may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LUC had positive earnings in the past year.
LUC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years LUC reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years LUC 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
LUC has a better Return On Assets (6.96%) than 91.34% of its industry peers.
LUC has a Return On Equity of 17.18%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LUC outperforms 93.85% of its industry peers.
LUC has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.24%) than 92.85% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LUC is below the industry average of 11.45%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.96% | ||
| ROE | 17.18% | ||
| ROIC | 7.24% |
ROA(3y)3.56%
ROA(5y)1.72%
ROE(3y)7.1%
ROE(5y)3.65%
ROIC(3y)8.11%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
LUC has a Profit Margin of 24.50%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LUC outperforms 96.36% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LUC has grown nicely.
LUC has a Operating Margin of 32.20%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LUC outperforms 94.86% of its industry peers.
LUC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
LUC has a Gross Margin of 41.68%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LUC outperforms 93.98% of its industry peers.
LUC's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 32.2% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 24.5% | ||
| GM | 41.68% |
OM growth 3Y11.78%
OM growth 5Y23.36%
PM growth 3Y23.69%
PM growth 5Y24.3%
GM growth 3Y8.27%
GM growth 5Y12.42%
2. Health
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 less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for LUC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for LUC is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.78, we must say that LUC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
LUC has a Altman-Z score (0.78) which is in line with its industry peers.
LUC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.75. This is a neutral value indicating LUC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.75, LUC is not doing good in the industry: 74.53% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.78 |
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC10.59%
2.3 Liquidity
LUC has a Current Ratio of 1.29. 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 (1.29) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.70 indicates that LUC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of LUC (0.70) is worse than 61.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LUC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 242.86%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, LUC shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 21.67% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, LUC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.84% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.15% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)242.86%
EPS 3Y16.96%
EPS 5Y21.67%
EPS Q2Q%100%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.84%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.95%
Revenue growth 5Y1.15%
Sales Q2Q%-23.3%
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 -20.55% on average per year.
LUC is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -8.26% yearly.
EPS Next Y13.62%
EPS Next 2Y-20.55%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-10.86%
Revenue Next 2Y9.02%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.26%
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
LUC is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 1.68.
99.37% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LUC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LUC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.24), we can say LUC is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.35 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 97.99% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LUC to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.42), we can say LUC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.35 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LUC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LUC is cheaper than 97.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.79 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LUC's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
LUC has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as LUC's earnings are expected to decrease with -20.55% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.12
PEG (5Y)0.08
EPS Next 2Y-20.55%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for LUC!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:LUC (8/1/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners14.57%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.43%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap106.44M
Analysts45.71
Price Target0.41 (74.47%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)246.54%
Min EPS beat(2)-100%
Max EPS beat(2)593.07%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)91.83%
Min EPS beat(4)-100%
Max EPS beat(4)593.07%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-35.02%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-26.43%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-20%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-300%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-29.73%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-29.73%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.35 | ||
| P/S | 0.39 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 1.18 | ||
| P/B | 0.28 | ||
| P/tB | 0.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.79 |
EPS(TTM)0.14
EY59.57%
EPS(NY)0.07
Fwd EY29.81%
FCF(TTM)-0.1
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.2
OCFY84.96%
SpS0.6
BVpS0.85
TBVpS0.85
PEG (NY)0.12
PEG (5Y)0.08
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.96% | ||
| ROE | 17.18% | ||
| ROCE | 10.05% | ||
| ROIC | 7.24% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.46% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.46% | ||
| OM | 32.2% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 24.5% | ||
| GM | 41.68% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)3.56%
ROA(5y)1.72%
ROE(3y)7.1%
ROE(5y)3.65%
ROIC(3y)8.11%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)8.49%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)8.69%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)11.26%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-12.44%
ROICexcg growth 5Y8.81%
ROICexc growth 3Y-10.55%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.47%
OM growth 3Y11.78%
OM growth 5Y23.36%
PM growth 3Y23.69%
PM growth 5Y24.3%
GM growth 3Y8.27%
GM growth 5Y12.42%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.28
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.66 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 613.94% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 50.6% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.89 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.79% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.78 |
F-Score6
WACC10.59%
ROIC/WACC0.68
Cap/Depr(3y)553.57%
Cap/Depr(5y)384.43%
Cap/Sales(3y)57.57%
Cap/Sales(5y)48.44%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)242.86%
EPS 3Y16.96%
EPS 5Y21.67%
EPS Q2Q%100%
EPS Next Y13.62%
EPS Next 2Y-20.55%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.84%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.95%
Revenue growth 5Y1.15%
Sales Q2Q%-23.3%
Revenue Next Year-10.86%
Revenue Next 2Y9.02%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.26%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y80.95%
EBIT growth 3Y7.36%
EBIT growth 5Y24.79%
EBIT Next Year4.76%
EBIT Next 3Y-2.77%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y23.23%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-24.04%
OCF growth 3Y-12.28%
OCF growth 5Y2.36%