LACROIX GROUP (LACR.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:LACR - FR0000066607 - Common Stock
11.9 EUR
+0.1 (+0.85%)
Overall LACR gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated LACR against 52 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. LACR may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. LACR is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LACR had negative earnings in the past year.
LACR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years LACR 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years LACR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
LACR has a Return On Assets of -8.80%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: LACR underperforms 80.77% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -36.18%, LACR is not doing good in the industry: 80.77% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.16%, LACR is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.23% 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 7.11%.
| 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
LACR has a Operating Margin (2.08%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LACR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LACR has a Gross Margin (42.71%) which is in line with its industry peers.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 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
LACR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.59, LACR is doing worse than 71.15% of the companies in the same industry.
LACR has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.43. This is a neutral value as LACR would need 4.43 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.43, LACR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.62% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.88 indicates that LACR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
LACR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.88. This is in the lower half of the industry: LACR underperforms 78.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.88 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.59 |
ROIC/WACC0.48
WACC6.52%
2.3 Liquidity
LACR has a Current Ratio of 1.28. This is a normal value and indicates that LACR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LACR has a Current ratio of 1.28. This is in the lower half of the industry: LACR underperforms 65.38% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.84 indicates that LACR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LACR has a worse Quick ratio (0.84) than 71.15% 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%.
LACR shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -19.04%.
LACR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.70% yearly.
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
LACR is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 35.09% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, LACR will show a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -10.57% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.71%
EPS Next 2Y53.18%
EPS Next 3Y35.09%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-33.29%
Revenue Next 2Y-16.86%
Revenue Next 3Y-10.57%
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
LACR reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 4.67, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of LACR.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LACR is valued cheaper than 94.23% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LACR to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.59), we can say LACR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LACR is valued cheaper than 96.15% of the companies in the same industry.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LACR, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.53 |
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 35.09% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y53.18%
EPS Next 3Y35.09%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LACR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.97%.
LACR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.94.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, LACR pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| 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.
LACR's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-8.93%
EPS Next 2Y53.18%
EPS Next 3Y35.09%
EPA:LACR (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
11.9
+0.1 (+0.85%)
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 Cap57.48M
Revenue(TTM)513.14M
Net Income(TTM)-40.10M
Analysts82.86
Price Target13.77 (15.71%)
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)101.49%
PT rev (3m)101.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-1759.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1759.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-18.71%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-18.71%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.67 | ||
| P/S | 0.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.08 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.46 | ||
| P/B | 0.52 | ||
| P/tB | 1.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.53 |
EPS(TTM)-8.27
EYN/A
EPS(NY)2.55
Fwd EY21.43%
FCF(TTM)5.72
FCFY48.04%
OCF(TTM)8.14
OCFY68.42%
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
WACC6.52%
ROIC/WACC0.48
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 Y4.71%
EPS Next 2Y53.18%
EPS Next 3Y35.09%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.04%
Revenue growth 3Y8.22%
Revenue growth 5Y5.7%
Sales Q2Q%-17.59%
Revenue Next Year-33.29%
Revenue Next 2Y-16.86%
Revenue Next 3Y-10.57%
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 6 / 10 to LACROIX GROUP (LACR.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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 4.71% 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%.