LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO (LIF.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:LIF - CA5054401073 - Common Stock
30.33 CAD
-0.21 (-0.69%)
Taking everything into account, LIF scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LIF was compared to 801 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. LIF gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. LIF is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. These ratings could make LIF a good candidate for value investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LIF had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year LIF had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years LIF has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years LIF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 13.59%, LIF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.38% of the companies in the same industry.
LIF has a Return On Equity of 17.12%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LIF outperforms 94.01% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 14.04%, LIF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.13% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LIF is above the industry average of 12.94%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.59% | ||
| ROE | 17.12% | ||
| ROIC | 14.04% |
ROA(3y)25.11%
ROA(5y)30.21%
ROE(3y)32.37%
ROE(5y)40.91%
ROIC(3y)16.52%
ROIC(5y)18.39%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 60.05%, LIF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 99.13% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LIF has declined.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 74.97%, LIF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
LIF's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
LIF's Gross Margin of 80.27% is amongst the best of the industry. LIF outperforms 98.88% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LIF has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 74.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 60.05% | ||
| GM | 80.27% |
OM growth 3Y-0.44%
OM growth 5Y0.21%
PM growth 3Y-14.87%
PM growth 5Y-6.17%
GM growth 3Y0.07%
GM growth 5Y0%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LIF is creating value.
LIF has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
LIF has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
LIF has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
LIF has an Altman-Z score of 8.35. This indicates that LIF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
LIF has a better Altman-Z score (8.35) than 63.17% of its industry peers.
LIF has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.35 |
ROIC/WACC1.54
WACC9.13%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.79 indicates that LIF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LIF has a Current ratio of 1.79. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LIF outperforms 47.19% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.79 indicates that LIF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of LIF (1.79) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for LIF is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.79 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LIF shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -43.08%.
LIF shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.99% yearly.
The Revenue for LIF has decreased by -11.19% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, LIF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.23% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-43.08%
EPS 3Y-22.6%
EPS 5Y-2.99%
EPS Q2Q%-11.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.19%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.26%
Revenue growth 5Y3.23%
Sales Q2Q%3.92%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -2.21% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, LIF will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -2.42% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-32.42%
EPS Next 2Y-2.32%
EPS Next 3Y-4.39%
EPS Next 5Y-2.21%
Revenue Next Year-23.25%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.65%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.67%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.42%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.53, the valuation of LIF can be described as rather expensive.
LIF's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LIF is cheaper than 93.13% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LIF to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.43), we can say LIF is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.56, the valuation of LIF can be described as very reasonable.
LIF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LIF is cheaper than 92.51% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.66, LIF is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LIF indicates a rather cheap valuation: LIF is cheaper than 92.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LIF's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LIF is cheaper than 96.63% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.33 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LIF has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as LIF's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.39% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-2.32%
EPS Next 3Y-4.39%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.04%, LIF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
LIF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.69. LIF pays more dividend than 99.38% of the companies in the same industry.
LIF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.04% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LIF decreases each year by -5.33%.
LIF has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
LIF has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.33%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
130.63% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LIF. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
LIF's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP130.63%
EPS Next 2Y-2.32%
EPS Next 3Y-4.39%
TSX:LIF (12/16/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
30.33
-0.21 (-0.69%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners21.04%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.94B
Revenue(TTM)183.82M
Net Income(TTM)110.39M
Analysts50.91
Price Target30.91 (1.91%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.04% |
Yearly Dividend2.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.33%
DP130.63%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-37.44%
Min EPS beat(2)-39.29%
Max EPS beat(2)-35.59%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-39.51%
Min EPS beat(4)-58.24%
Max EPS beat(4)-24.91%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-23.48%
EPS beat(12)1
Avg EPS beat(12)-20.99%
EPS beat(16)3
Avg EPS beat(16)-12.06%
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)1.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)10.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)26.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.94%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-6.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.89%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.56 | ||
| P/S | 10.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.88 | ||
| P/B | 3.01 | ||
| P/tB | 4.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.33 |
EPS(TTM)1.73
EY5.7%
EPS(NY)2.62
Fwd EY8.65%
FCF(TTM)1.91
FCFY6.3%
OCF(TTM)1.91
OCFY6.3%
SpS2.87
BVpS10.08
TBVpS6.77
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number19.8
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.59% | ||
| ROE | 17.12% | ||
| ROCE | 17.72% | ||
| ROIC | 14.04% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.37% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.93% | ||
| OM | 74.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 60.05% | ||
| GM | 80.27% | ||
| FCFM | 66.48% |
ROA(3y)25.11%
ROA(5y)30.21%
ROE(3y)32.37%
ROE(5y)40.91%
ROIC(3y)16.52%
ROIC(5y)18.39%
ROICexc(3y)17.24%
ROICexc(5y)20.14%
ROICexgc(3y)24.59%
ROICexgc(5y)31.09%
ROCE(3y)20.85%
ROCE(5y)23.21%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-19.29%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.31%
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.33%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.3%
OM growth 3Y-0.44%
OM growth 5Y0.21%
PM growth 3Y-14.87%
PM growth 5Y-6.17%
GM growth 3Y0.07%
GM growth 5Y0%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.23
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 84.75% | ||
| Profit Quality | 110.71% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.35 |
F-Score5
WACC9.13%
ROIC/WACC1.54
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)88.86%
Profit Quality(5y)89.95%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-43.08%
EPS 3Y-22.6%
EPS 5Y-2.99%
EPS Q2Q%-11.32%
EPS Next Y-32.42%
EPS Next 2Y-2.32%
EPS Next 3Y-4.39%
EPS Next 5Y-2.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.19%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.26%
Revenue growth 5Y3.23%
Sales Q2Q%3.92%
Revenue Next Year-23.25%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.65%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.67%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.42%
EBIT growth 1Y-12.05%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.66%
EBIT growth 5Y3.45%
EBIT Next Year15.6%
EBIT Next 3Y5.8%
EBIT Next 5Y5.58%
FCF growth 1Y-34.52%
FCF growth 3Y-20.54%
FCF growth 5Y-2.11%
OCF growth 1Y-34.52%
OCF growth 3Y-20.54%
OCF growth 5Y-2.11%
LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO / LIF.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LIF stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LIF.CA.
What is the valuation status for LIF stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO (LIF.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO (LIF.CA) stock?
LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO (LIF.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO (LIF.CA) is 17.53 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.01.
How sustainable is the dividend of LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO (LIF.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO (LIF.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 130.63%.