LACROIX GROUP (LACR.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:LACR - FR0000066607 - Common Stock
12.05 EUR
-0.15 (-1.23%)
Taking everything into account, LACR scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LACR was compared to 55 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. LACR has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. LACR is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
LACR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years LACR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -8.70%, LACR is doing worse than 80.77% of the companies in the same industry.
LACR has a worse Return On Equity (-35.76%) than 80.77% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.16%, LACR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.08% of the companies in the same industry.
LACR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.54%. This is below the industry average of 7.92%.
| 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 of 2.08%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LACR outperforms 48.08% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LACR has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 42.71%, LACR is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.92% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LACR is destroying value.
LACR has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 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.
The Altman-Z score of LACR (1.59) is worse than 71.15% of its industry peers.
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 63.46% 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 78.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.88 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.59 |
ROIC/WACC0.48
WACC6.64%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.28, LACR is doing worse than 63.46% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.84 indicates that LACR may have some problems paying 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 71.15% 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.
LACR shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -19.04%.
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
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -10.66% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
EPS Next Y6.09%
EPS Next 2Y54.35%
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
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LACR. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
LACR is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.28.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LACR is valued cheaper than 94.23% of the companies in the same industry.
LACR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.28 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LACR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.08% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LACR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.08% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.52 |
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 2Y54.35%
EPS Next 3Y35.09%
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 1.46, LACR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, 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
The earnings of LACR are negative and hence is the payout ratio. LACR will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
The dividend of LACR is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-9.02%
EPS Next 2Y54.35%
EPS Next 3Y35.09%
EPA:LACR (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
12.05
-0.15 (-1.23%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners4.44%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap58.20M
Revenue(TTM)513.14M
Net Income(TTM)-39.65M
Analysts85.71
Price Target13.77 (14.27%)
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-9.02%
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)101.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1732.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-19.01%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.28 | ||
| P/S | 0.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.15 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.49 | ||
| P/B | 0.53 | ||
| P/tB | 1.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.52 |
EPS(TTM)-8.18
EYN/A
EPS(NY)2.82
Fwd EY23.36%
FCF(TTM)5.59
FCFY46.41%
OCF(TTM)8.08
OCFY67.05%
SpS106.24
BVpS22.95
TBVpS7.15
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -8.7% | ||
| ROE | -35.76% | ||
| ROCE | 4.75% | ||
| ROIC | 3.16% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.68% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.73% | ||
| OM | 2.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 42.71% | ||
| FCFM | 5.26% |
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 | 4.53 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.01 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 31.65% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.34% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.25% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.59 |
F-Score5
WACC6.64%
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)-164.72%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-46.81%
EPS Next Y6.09%
EPS Next 2Y54.35%
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-33.54%
Revenue Next 2Y-17.14%
Revenue Next 3Y-10.66%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-59.05%
EBIT growth 3Y-29.42%
EBIT growth 5Y-22.13%
EBIT Next Year563.46%
EBIT Next 3Y101.43%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y265.63%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y65.47%
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.
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.