LACROIX GROUP (LACR.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:LACR - FR0000066607 - Common Stock
7.3 EUR
-0.2 (-2.67%)
Taking everything into account, LACR scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LACR was compared to 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 has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
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.
LACR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
LACR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of -6.28%, LACR is not doing good in the industry: 67.31% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Return On Equity of LACR (-24.77%) is worse than 67.31% of its industry peers.
LACR has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.98%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LACR outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LACR is below the industry average of 6.34%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.28% | ||
| ROE | -24.77% | ||
| ROIC | 1.98% |
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 1.28%, LACR is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LACR has declined.
LACR has a Gross Margin of 41.40%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LACR outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LACR has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 41.4% |
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, LACR has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for LACR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
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.
LACR has a worse Altman-Z score (1.59) than 63.46% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LACR is 19.25, which is on the high side as it means it would take LACR, 19.25 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
LACR's Debt to FCF ratio of 19.25 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LACR outperforms 40.38% of its industry peers.
LACR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.89. This is a neutral value indicating LACR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.89, LACR is doing worse than 71.15% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 19.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.59 |
ROIC/WACC0.34
WACC5.83%
2.3 Liquidity
LACR has a Current Ratio of 1.22. This is a normal value and indicates that LACR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of LACR (1.22) is worse than 73.08% of its industry peers.
LACR has a Quick Ratio of 1.22. 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 (0.72) is worse than 80.77% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for LACR have decreased strongly by -854.04% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, LACR shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -14.70% in the last year.
LACR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.70% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-854.04%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-1429.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.7%
Revenue growth 3Y8.22%
Revenue growth 5Y5.7%
Sales Q2Q%-20.17%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LACR will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 34.33% on average per year.
LACR is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -9.53% yearly.
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
LACR reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Also next year LACR is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LACR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
86.54% 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 | 4.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.22 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
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
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.97%, LACR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.88, 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 2.38.
| 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-11.05%
EPS Next 2Y52.45%
EPS Next 3Y34.33%
EPA:LACR (9/16/2025, 4:52:07 PM)
7.3
-0.2 (-2.67%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners6.18%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap35.26M
Analysts42.22
Price Target6.83 (-6.44%)
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-11.05%
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)-5.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)38.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)38.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-4.63%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.18%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.45 | ||
| P/B | 0.26 | ||
| P/tB | 0.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.22 |
EPS(TTM)-6.95
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.38
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.57
FCFY21.57%
OCF(TTM)5.03
OCFY68.93%
SpS131.58
BVpS28.22
TBVpS8.45
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.28% | ||
| ROE | -24.77% | ||
| ROCE | 3.01% | ||
| ROIC | 1.98% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.29% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.61% | ||
| OM | 1.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 41.4% | ||
| FCFM | 1.2% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-26.85%
ROICexcg 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-Score3
Asset Turnover1.18
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 19.25 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.49 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 40.97% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.63% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 49.69% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.59 |
F-Score3
WACC5.83%
ROIC/WACC0.34
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)-854.04%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-1429.63%
EPS Next Y94.88%
EPS Next 2Y52.45%
EPS Next 3Y34.33%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.7%
Revenue growth 3Y8.22%
Revenue growth 5Y5.7%
Sales Q2Q%-20.17%
Revenue Next Year-17.94%
Revenue Next 2Y-16.05%
Revenue Next 3Y-9.53%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-57.1%
EBIT growth 3Y-29.42%
EBIT growth 5Y-22.13%
EBIT Next Year413.46%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-68.9%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-41.15%
OCF growth 3Y70.9%
OCF growth 5Y30.92%