LACROIX GROUP (LACR.PA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

EPA:LACR • FR0000066607

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13.15 EUR
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This LACR.PA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. LACR.PA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • LACR had negative earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year LACR had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In multiple years LACR reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years LACR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
LACR.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLACR.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M -20M 40M

1.2 Ratios

  • LACR has a worse Return On Assets (-10.17%) than 82.98% of its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Equity value of -43.37%, LACR is not doing good in the industry: 85.11% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.44%, LACR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.47% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LACR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.80%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.73%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (5.80%) for LACR is below the current ROIC(7.44%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -10.17%
ROE -43.37%
ROIC 7.44%
ROA(3y)-5.25%
ROA(5y)-1.95%
ROE(3y)-21.91%
ROE(5y)-8.98%
ROIC(3y)5.8%
ROIC(5y)4.91%
LACR.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLACR.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 -20 -30 -40

1.3 Margins

  • LACR has a Operating Margin of 5.24%. This is in the better half of the industry: LACR outperforms 65.96% of its industry peers.
  • LACR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a decent Gross Margin value of 45.53%, LACR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.96% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LACR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.24%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 45.53%
OM growth 3Y18.67%
OM growth 5Y6.47%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y5.37%
GM growth 5Y6.41%
LACR.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLACR.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30 40

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2. LACR.PA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LACR is creating some value.
  • LACR has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for LACR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for LACR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
LACR.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingLACR.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1M 2M 3M 4M
LACR.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLACR.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.63, we must say that LACR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 1.63, LACR is not doing good in the industry: 72.34% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of LACR is 3.25, which is a good value as it means it would take LACR, 3.25 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • LACR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.25. This is in the better half of the industry: LACR outperforms 70.21% of its industry peers.
  • LACR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73. This is a neutral value indicating LACR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.73, LACR is not doing good in the industry: 80.85% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF 3.25
Altman-Z 1.63
ROIC/WACC1.23
WACC6.04%
LACR.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLACR.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.15 indicates that LACR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.15, LACR is doing worse than 74.47% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.67 indicates that LACR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • LACR has a Quick ratio of 0.67. This is amonst the worse of the industry: LACR underperforms 85.11% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.15
Quick Ratio 0.67
LACR.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLACR.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

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3. LACR.PA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • LACR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -16.83%.
  • LACR shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -9.89%.
  • Measured over the past years, LACR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -4.69% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.83%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%2.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.89%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.3%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.69%
Sales Q2Q%-0.12%

3.2 Future

  • LACR is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 37.16% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, LACR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.35% on average per year.
EPS Next Y133.75%
EPS Next 2Y57.32%
EPS Next 3Y37.16%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.33%
Revenue Next 2Y3.32%
Revenue Next 3Y3.35%
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 accelerating.
LACR.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLACR.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 200M 400M 600M
LACR.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLACR.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 2 -2 4 -4 -6

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4. LACR.PA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • LACR reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
  • LACR is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.31.
  • 95.74% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LACR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.75, LACR is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 5.31
LACR.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLACR.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 50 100 150 200

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 97.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • 97.87% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LACR, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.06
EV/EBITDA 2.65
LACR.PA Per share dataLACR.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • LACR's 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 37.16% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y57.32%
EPS Next 3Y37.16%

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5. LACR.PA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • LACR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.97%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.61, LACR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • LACR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.97%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of LACR decreases each year by -49.18%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-49.18%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
LACR.PA Yearly Dividends per shareLACR.PA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

  • LACR has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-0.4%
EPS Next 2Y57.32%
EPS Next 3Y37.16%
LACR.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLACR.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M -20M

LACR.PA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

LACROIX GROUP

EPA:LACR (4/30/2026, 5:29:25 PM)

13.15

+0.1 (+0.77%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Industry Strength91.22
Industry Growth10
Earnings (Last)03-31
Earnings (Next)05-11
Inst Owners4.41%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap63.51M
Revenue(TTM)445.50M
Net Income(TTM)-39.67M
Analysts82.86
Price Target16.73 (27.22%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.97%
Yearly Dividend0.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)-49.18%
DP-0.4%
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)1.86%
PT rev (3m)21.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.79%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.87%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 5.31
P/S 0.14
P/FCF 2.06
P/OCF 1.61
P/B 0.69
P/tB 4.3
EV/EBITDA 2.65
EPS(TTM)-8.4
EYN/A
EPS(NY)2.48
Fwd EY18.85%
FCF(TTM)6.39
FCFY48.56%
OCF(TTM)8.16
OCFY62.02%
SpS92.24
BVpS18.93
TBVpS3.06
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number0 (-100%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -10.17%
ROE -43.37%
ROCE 12.48%
ROIC 7.44%
ROICexc 9.15%
ROICexgc 17.2%
OM 5.24%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 45.53%
FCFM 6.92%
ROA(3y)-5.25%
ROA(5y)-1.95%
ROE(3y)-21.91%
ROE(5y)-8.98%
ROIC(3y)5.8%
ROIC(5y)4.91%
ROICexc(3y)6.86%
ROICexc(5y)5.67%
ROICexgc(3y)11.71%
ROICexgc(5y)9.58%
ROCE(3y)9.89%
ROCE(5y)8.48%
ROICexgc growth 3Y38.92%
ROICexgc growth 5Y8.39%
ROICexc growth 3Y31.34%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.31%
OM growth 3Y18.67%
OM growth 5Y6.47%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y5.37%
GM growth 5Y6.41%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.14
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF 3.25
Debt/EBITDA 1.59
Cap/Depr 45.32%
Cap/Sales 1.92%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 93.29%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.15
Quick Ratio 0.67
Altman-Z 1.63
F-Score5
WACC6.04%
ROIC/WACC1.23
Cap/Depr(3y)44.02%
Cap/Depr(5y)97.42%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.53%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.29%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.83%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%2.52%
EPS Next Y133.75%
EPS Next 2Y57.32%
EPS Next 3Y37.16%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.89%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.3%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.69%
Sales Q2Q%-0.12%
Revenue Next Year0.33%
Revenue Next 2Y3.32%
Revenue Next 3Y3.35%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.31%
EBIT growth 3Y1.7%
EBIT growth 5Y1.48%
EBIT Next Year85.48%
EBIT Next 3Y33.4%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y305.59%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y0.04%
OCF growth 1Y62.08%
OCF growth 3Y205.61%
OCF growth 5Y-3.86%

LACROIX GROUP / LACR.PA Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for LACR stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to LACR.PA.


What is the valuation status for LACR stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to LACROIX GROUP (LACR.PA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of LACR stock?

LACROIX GROUP (LACR.PA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for LACR stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LACROIX GROUP (LACR.PA) is expected to grow by 133.75% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of LACROIX GROUP (LACR.PA) stock?

The dividend rating of LACROIX GROUP (LACR.PA) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -0.4%.