LACROIX GROUP (LACR.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:LACR - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0000066607 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
LACR gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 49 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. While LACR is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. LACR has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. LACR also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LACR has reported negative net income.
In the past year LACR had a positive cash flow from operations.
LACR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years LACR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -2.54%, LACR is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.82% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of LACR (-8.98%) is worse than 63.27% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.39%, LACR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.27% of the companies in the same industry.
LACR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.67%. This is below the industry average of 7.79%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.54% | ||
| ROE | -8.98% | ||
| ROIC | 4.39% |
ROA(3y)2.23%
ROA(5y)2.61%
ROE(3y)7.75%
ROE(5y)9.27%
ROIC(3y)4.67%
ROIC(5y)6.31%
1.3 Margins
LACR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LACR has a Operating Margin of 2.38%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LACR outperforms 55.10% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LACR has declined.
LACR has a Gross Margin (40.28%) which is in line with its industry peers.
LACR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 40.28% |
OM growth 3Y-13.48%
OM growth 5Y-5.42%
PM growth 3Y-35.29%
PM growth 5Y-20.43%
GM growth 3Y5.04%
GM growth 5Y4.89%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LACR is destroying value.
LACR has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LACR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for LACR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.79, we must say that LACR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of LACR (1.79) is worse than 65.31% of its industry peers.
LACR has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.36. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as LACR would need 8.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 8.36, LACR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
LACR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.74. This is a neutral value indicating LACR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
LACR has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.74) than 75.51% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.79 |
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC5.71%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.24 indicates that LACR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LACR's Current ratio of 1.24 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LACR is outperformed by 75.51% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.73 indicates that LACR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LACR has a worse Quick ratio (0.73) than 81.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.73 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LACR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -210.22%.
Measured over the past years, LACR shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -16.90% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -4.42% in the past year.
LACR shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.20% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-210.22%
EPS 3Y-34.67%
EPS 5Y-16.9%
EPS Q2Q%-336.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.42%
Revenue growth 3Y10.36%
Revenue growth 5Y10.2%
Sales Q2Q%-9.66%
3.2 Future
LACR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.94% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, LACR will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.22% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-15.82%
EPS Next 2Y2.33%
EPS Next 3Y16.94%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-11.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.95%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.22%
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 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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
LACR reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 3.15, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of LACR.
LACR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LACR is cheaper than 97.96% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.10, LACR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.15 |
4.2 Price Multiples
97.96% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LACR, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LACR indicates a rather cheap valuation: LACR is cheaper than 95.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.33 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as LACR's earnings are expected to grow with 16.94% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y2.33%
EPS Next 3Y16.94%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.11%, LACR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.31, LACR pays a better dividend. On top of this LACR pays more dividend than 97.96% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, LACR pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.11% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LACR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.72%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.72%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
LACR has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
The dividend of LACR is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-27.68%
EPS Next 2Y2.33%
EPS Next 3Y16.94%
EPA:LACR (3/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
10
+0.16 (+1.63%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners7.16%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap48.30M
Analysts42.22
Price Target18.87 (88.7%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.11% |
Yearly Dividend0.89
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.72%
DP-27.68%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
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)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.15 | ||
| P/S | 0.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.37 | ||
| P/B | 0.3 | ||
| P/tB | 0.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.33 |
EPS(TTM)-3.09
EYN/A
EPS(NY)3.17
Fwd EY31.72%
FCF(TTM)3.53
FCFY35.28%
OCF(TTM)7.3
OCFY73%
SpS149.84
BVpS33.76
TBVpS10.18
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.54% | ||
| ROE | -8.98% | ||
| ROCE | 5.78% | ||
| ROIC | 4.39% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.82% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.7% | ||
| OM | 2.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 40.28% | ||
| FCFM | 2.35% |
ROA(3y)2.23%
ROA(5y)2.61%
ROE(3y)7.75%
ROE(5y)9.27%
ROIC(3y)4.67%
ROIC(5y)6.31%
ROICexc(3y)5.14%
ROICexc(5y)7.24%
ROICexgc(3y)8.28%
ROICexgc(5y)10.58%
ROCE(3y)6.15%
ROCE(5y)8.41%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-19.84%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-4.29%
ROICexc growth 3Y-22.44%
ROICexc growth 5Y-10%
OM growth 3Y-13.48%
OM growth 5Y-5.42%
PM growth 3Y-35.29%
PM growth 5Y-20.43%
GM growth 3Y5.04%
GM growth 5Y4.89%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.26
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.36 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.25 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 50.41% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.52% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 66.07% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.79 |
F-Score5
WACC5.71%
ROIC/WACC0.77
Cap/Depr(3y)133.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)123.57%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.68%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.3%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-210.22%
EPS 3Y-34.67%
EPS 5Y-16.9%
EPS Q2Q%-336.64%
EPS Next Y-15.82%
EPS Next 2Y2.33%
EPS Next 3Y16.94%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.42%
Revenue growth 3Y10.36%
Revenue growth 5Y10.2%
Sales Q2Q%-9.66%
Revenue Next Year-11.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.95%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.22%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-22.45%
EBIT growth 3Y-4.52%
EBIT growth 5Y4.23%
EBIT Next Year133.95%
EBIT Next 3Y52.93%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y145.17%
FCF growth 3Y-7.39%
FCF growth 5Y55.77%
OCF growth 1Y386.04%
OCF growth 3Y-4.86%
OCF growth 5Y21.21%