Despite its growth, LAZARD INC (NYSE:LAZ) remains within the realm of affordability.

Uncover the potential of LAZARD INC (NYSE:LAZ), a growth stock that our stock screener found to be reasonably priced. LAZ is excelling in growth aspects, maintaining a healthy financial position, and still offers an attractive valuation. We'll examine each aspect in detail.

Assessing Growth for LAZ

ChartMill assigns a Growth Rating to every stock. This score ranges from 0 to 10 and evaluates the different growth aspects like EPS and Revenue, both in the past as in the future. LAZ scores a 7 out of 10:

• The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 216.22% over the past year.
• The Revenue has grown by 20.94% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
• LAZ is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 25.32% yearly.
• LAZ is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.19% yearly.
• When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
• When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.

Valuation Assessment of LAZ

ChartMill provides a Valuation Rating to every stock, ranging from 0 to 10. This rating assesses various valuation aspects, comparing price to earnings and cash flows, while considering factors like profitability and growth. LAZ boasts a 6 out of 10:

• Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.63, LAZ is valued a bit cheaper.
• The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 20.85. LAZ is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
• LAZ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LAZ is cheaper than 90.75% of the companies in the same industry.
• Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LAZ is valued cheaper than 85.02% of the companies in the same industry.
• The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
• The decent profitability rating of LAZ may justify a higher PE ratio.
• A more expensive valuation may be justified as LAZ's earnings are expected to grow with 25.32% in the coming years.

Health Assessment of LAZ

ChartMill assigns a Health Rating to every stock. This score ranges from 0 to 10 and evaluates the different health aspects like liquidity and solvency, both absolutely, but also relative to the industry peers. LAZ scores a 5 out of 10:

• LAZ's Altman-Z score of 2.01 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LAZ outperforms 71.81% of its industry peers.
• The Debt to FCF ratio of LAZ is 2.98, which is a good value as it means it would take LAZ, 2.98 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
• LAZ has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.98) than 77.53% of its industry peers.
• LAZ has a better Current ratio (1.35) than 61.23% of its industry peers.
• LAZ has a better Quick ratio (1.35) than 61.23% of its industry peers.

Evaluating Profitability: LAZ

ChartMill utilizes a Profitability Rating to assess stocks, scoring them on a scale of 0 to 10. This rating takes into account a variety of profitability ratios and margins, both in absolute terms and in comparison to industry peers. LAZ has earned a 6 out of 10:

• The Return On Assets of LAZ (5.70%) is better than 70.04% of its industry peers.
• Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 42.91%, LAZ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.80% of the companies in the same industry.
• Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.37%, LAZ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.02% of the companies in the same industry.
• The last Return On Invested Capital (10.37%) for LAZ is above the 3 year average (6.49%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
• LAZ has a Gross Margin of 93.82%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LAZ outperforms 93.83% of its industry peers.

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This article should in no way be interpreted as advice. The article is based on the observed metrics at the time of writing, but you should always make your own analysis and trade or invest at your own responsibility.