LACROIX GROUP (LACR.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:LACR - FR0000066607 - Common Stock
12 EUR
-0.1 (-0.83%)
Overall LACR gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated LACR against 51 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. Both the profitability and financial health of LACR have multiple concerns. 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.
- In the past year LACR had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years LACR 4 years were profitable.
- In the past 5 years LACR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of -8.70%, LACR is not doing good in the industry: 80.39% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- LACR's Return On Equity of -35.76% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LACR is outperformed by 80.39% of its industry peers.
- LACR has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.16%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LACR outperforms 47.06% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LACR is below the industry average of 7.51%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -8.7% | ||
| ROE | -35.76% | ||
| 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.
- The Gross Margin of LACR (42.71%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- LACR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
- LACR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for LACR remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for LACR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LACR has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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: 70.59% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- LACR has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.53. This is a neutral value as LACR would need 4.53 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.53, LACR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.88 indicates that LACR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- LACR's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.88 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LACR is outperformed by 78.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.88 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.59 |
ROIC/WACC0.47
WACC6.76%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.28 indicates that LACR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.28, LACR is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- 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's Quick ratio of 0.84 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LACR is outperformed by 70.59% 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 -164.72%.
- 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)-164.72%
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 35.09% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- Based on estimates for the next years, LACR will show a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -10.66% on average per year.
EPS Next Y5.82%
EPS Next 2Y54.53%
EPS Next 3Y35.09%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-33.54%
Revenue Next 2Y-17.14%
Revenue Next 3Y-10.66%
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.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.20, the valuation of LACR can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LACR is valued cheaper than 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.83, LACR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LACR indicates a rather cheap valuation: LACR is cheaper than 98.04% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LACR indicates a rather cheap valuation: LACR is cheaper than 98.04% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.15 | ||
| 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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as LACR's earnings are expected to grow with 35.09% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y54.53%
EPS Next 3Y35.09%
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.
- LACR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.56.
- LACR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| 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
- 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-9.02%
EPS Next 2Y54.53%
EPS Next 3Y35.09%
LACROIX GROUP / LACR.PA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LACR stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to LACR.PA.
What is the valuation status of LACROIX GROUP (LACR.PA) stock?
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 financial health of LACROIX GROUP (LACR.PA) stock?
The financial health rating of LACROIX GROUP (LACR.PA) is 2 / 10.