LACROIX GROUP (LACR.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Euronext Paris • EPA:LACR • FR0000066607
12.15 EUR
-0.05 (-0.41%)
Last: Feb 2, 2026, 02:13 PM
Taking everything into account, LACR scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LACR was compared to 54 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 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
- The Return On Assets of LACR (-8.70%) is worse than 81.48% of its industry peers.
- LACR's Return On Equity of -35.76% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LACR is outperformed by 81.48% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.16%, LACR is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.44% 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 7.70%.
| 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's Operating Margin of 2.08% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LACR outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LACR has declined.
- With a Gross Margin value of 42.71%, LACR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same 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.
- Compared to 5 years ago, LACR has more shares outstanding
- LACR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- LACR has an Altman-Z score of 1.60. This is a bad value and indicates that LACR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.60, LACR is doing worse than 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of LACR is 4.53, which is a neutral value as it means it would take LACR, 4.53 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- LACR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.53. This is in the better half of the industry: LACR outperforms 64.81% of its industry peers.
- 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 77.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.88 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.6 |
ROIC/WACC0.46
WACC6.95%
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 66.67% 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.
- The Quick ratio of LACR (0.84) is worse than 72.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for LACR have decreased strongly by -164.72% in the last year.
- The Revenue for LACR has decreased by -19.04% in the past year. This is quite bad
- Measured over the past years, LACR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.70% on average per year.
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
- 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 -10.66% 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
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LACR. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 4.25, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of LACR.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LACR indicates a rather cheap valuation: LACR is cheaper than 94.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- LACR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LACR is valued cheaper than 98.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- LACR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LACR is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.54 |
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.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.54, LACR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, LACR pays a better dividend.
| 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.
- LACR's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth 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.