LACROIX GROUP (LACR.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:LACR - FR0000066607 - Common Stock
10.2 EUR
-0.95 (-8.52%)
LACR gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 53 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. LACR has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. LACR has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LACR has reported negative net income.
LACR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years LACR 4 years were profitable.
LACR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of LACR (-8.80%) is worse than 77.36% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -36.18%, LACR is doing worse than 77.36% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.16%, LACR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.83% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LACR is below the industry average of 6.88%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -8.8% | ||
| ROE | -36.18% | ||
| ROIC | 3.16% |
ROA(3y)-1.19%
ROA(5y)0.71%
ROE(3y)-5.18%
ROE(5y)2.12%
ROIC(3y)3.54%
ROIC(5y)4.32%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 2.08%, LACR is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.83% of the companies in the same industry.
LACR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LACR has a Gross Margin (42.71%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LACR has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 42.71% |
OM growth 3Y-34.78%
OM growth 5Y-26.33%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.09%
GM growth 5Y5.14%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LACR is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for LACR remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LACR has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for LACR is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.59, we must say that LACR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.59, LACR is not doing good in the industry: 69.81% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LACR is 4.43, which is a neutral value as it means it would take LACR, 4.43 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.43, LACR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.60% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.88 indicates that LACR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.88, LACR is doing worse than 77.36% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.88 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.59 |
ROIC/WACC0.49
WACC6.44%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.28 indicates that LACR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LACR's Current ratio of 1.28 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LACR is outperformed by 64.15% of its industry peers.
LACR has a Quick Ratio of 1.28. This is a bad value and indicates that LACR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LACR has a Quick ratio of 0.84. This is in the lower half of the industry: LACR underperforms 67.92% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LACR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -167.64%.
The Revenue for LACR has decreased by -19.04% in the past year. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.70% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-167.64%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-46.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.04%
Revenue growth 3Y8.22%
Revenue growth 5Y5.7%
Sales Q2Q%-17.59%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 34.33% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -9.53% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y94.88%
EPS Next 2Y52.45%
EPS Next 3Y34.33%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-17.94%
Revenue Next 2Y-16.05%
Revenue Next 3Y-9.53%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
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
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LACR. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
LACR is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.27.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LACR indicates a rather cheap valuation: LACR is cheaper than 96.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LACR to the average of the S&P500 Index (32.68), we can say LACR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.27 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LACR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LACR is cheaper than 98.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LACR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.23% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.45 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
LACR's earnings are expected to grow with 34.33% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y52.45%
EPS Next 3Y34.33%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LACR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.97%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.96, LACR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
LACR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.97% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LACR has a limited annual growth rate of 1.73%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.73%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of LACR are negative and hence is the payout ratio. LACR will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
The dividend of LACR is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-8.93%
EPS Next 2Y52.45%
EPS Next 3Y34.33%
EPA:LACR (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
10.2
-0.95 (-8.52%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners5.34%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap49.27M
Revenue(TTM)513.14M
Net Income(TTM)-40.10M
Analysts42.22
Price Target10.61 (4.02%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.97% |
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.73%
DP-8.93%
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)55.22%
PT rev (3m)46.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)38.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.18%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.27 | ||
| P/S | 0.1 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.78 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.25 | ||
| P/B | 0.44 | ||
| P/tB | 1.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.45 |
EPS(TTM)-8.27
EYN/A
EPS(NY)2.39
Fwd EY23.4%
FCF(TTM)5.72
FCFY56.05%
OCF(TTM)8.14
OCFY79.82%
SpS106.24
BVpS22.95
TBVpS7.15
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -8.8% | ||
| ROE | -36.18% | ||
| ROCE | 4.75% | ||
| ROIC | 3.16% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.67% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.72% | ||
| OM | 2.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 42.71% | ||
| FCFM | 5.38% |
ROA(3y)-1.19%
ROA(5y)0.71%
ROE(3y)-5.18%
ROE(5y)2.12%
ROIC(3y)3.54%
ROIC(5y)4.32%
ROICexc(3y)3.92%
ROICexc(5y)5.08%
ROICexgc(3y)6.16%
ROICexgc(5y)7.79%
ROCE(3y)5.38%
ROCE(5y)6.62%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-26.85%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-23.67%
ROICexc growth 3Y-25.02%
ROICexc growth 5Y-26.77%
OM growth 3Y-34.78%
OM growth 5Y-26.33%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.09%
GM growth 5Y5.14%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.13
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.88 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.43 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.03 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 31.18% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.28% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.55% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.59 |
F-Score5
WACC6.44%
ROIC/WACC0.49
Cap/Depr(3y)59.05%
Cap/Depr(5y)114.77%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.56%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.36%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-167.64%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-46.81%
EPS Next Y94.88%
EPS Next 2Y52.45%
EPS Next 3Y34.33%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.04%
Revenue growth 3Y8.22%
Revenue growth 5Y5.7%
Sales Q2Q%-17.59%
Revenue Next Year-17.94%
Revenue Next 2Y-16.05%
Revenue Next 3Y-9.53%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-59.08%
EBIT growth 3Y-29.42%
EBIT growth 5Y-22.13%
EBIT Next Year311.54%
EBIT Next 3Y101.91%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y273.92%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y66.78%
OCF growth 3Y70.9%
OCF growth 5Y30.92%
LACROIX GROUP / LACR.PA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LACR stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to LACR.PA.
Can you provide the valuation status for LACROIX GROUP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to LACROIX GROUP (LACR.PA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for LACROIX GROUP?
LACROIX GROUP (LACR.PA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for LACROIX GROUP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LACROIX GROUP (LACR.PA) is expected to grow by 94.88% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of LACROIX GROUP (LACR.PA) stock?
The dividend rating of LACROIX GROUP (LACR.PA) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -8.93%.