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LIMONEIRA CO (LMNR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:LMNR - Nasdaq - US5327461043 - Common Stock

22.81  -0.12 (-0.52%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to LMNR. LMNR was compared to 91 industry peers in the Food Products industry. Both the profitability and financial health of LMNR have multiple concerns. LMNR is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year LMNR was profitable.
LMNR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: LMNR reported negative net income in multiple years.
In multiple years LMNR reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
LMNR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLMNR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M -10M -20M

1.2 Ratios

LMNR has a Return On Assets (2.37%) which is in line with its industry peers.
LMNR has a Return On Equity of 3.70%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LMNR outperforms 43.02% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.37%
ROE 3.7%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)1.69%
ROA(5y)-0.06%
ROE(3y)2.63%
ROE(5y)-0.62%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
LMNR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLMNR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5

1.3 Margins

LMNR's Profit Margin of 3.71% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LMNR outperforms 56.98% of its industry peers.
The Gross Margin of LMNR (12.26%) is worse than 66.28% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LMNR has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 3.71%
GM 12.26%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y13.82%
GM growth 5Y7.55%
LMNR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLMNR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

LMNR does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for LMNR has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LMNR has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, LMNR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
LMNR Yearly Shares OutstandingLMNR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
LMNR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLMNR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

LMNR has an Altman-Z score of 2.96. This is not the best score and indicates that LMNR is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of LMNR (2.96) is better than 68.60% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LMNR is 4.88, which is a neutral value as it means it would take LMNR, 4.88 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
LMNR has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.88) than 65.12% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.21 indicates that LMNR is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of LMNR (0.21) is better than 61.63% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.21
Debt/FCF 4.88
Altman-Z 2.96
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.58%
LMNR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLMNR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

LMNR has a Current Ratio of 0.74. This is a bad value and indicates that LMNR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.74, LMNR is doing worse than 81.40% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.74 indicates that LMNR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LMNR's Quick ratio of 0.74 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LMNR is outperformed by 61.63% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.74
Quick Ratio 0.74
LMNR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLMNR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

LMNR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -35.87%.
Looking at the last year, LMNR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.45% in the last year.
LMNR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.24% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-35.87%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%40%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.45%
Revenue growth 3Y4.88%
Revenue growth 5Y2.24%
Sales Q2Q%5.86%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next Y-60.24%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.61%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
LMNR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLMNR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M
LMNR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLMNR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 0.5 -0.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 38.66, the valuation of LMNR can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LMNR is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LMNR to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.29), we can say LMNR is valued slightly more expensively.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 97.23, which means the current valuation is very expensive for LMNR.
LMNR's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
LMNR is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.44, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 38.66
Fwd PE 97.23
LMNR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLMNR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LMNR is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 67.44% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
LMNR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 48.86
EV/EBITDA 184.44
LMNR Per share dataLMNR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

LMNR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.30%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
LMNR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.86.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.30, LMNR pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.28.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.3%

5.2 History

The dividend of LMNR decreases each year by -0.07%.
LMNR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
LMNR has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.07%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
LMNR Yearly Dividends per shareLMNR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0.1 0.2 0.3

5.3 Sustainability

LMNR pays out 83.24% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
LMNR's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP83.24%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
LMNR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLMNR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M -10M -20M
LMNR Dividend Payout.LMNR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.LMNR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

LIMONEIRA CO

NASDAQ:LMNR (1/22/2025, 10:37:22 AM)

22.81

-0.12 (-0.52%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)12-23 2024-12-23/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners59.22%
Inst Owner Change0.21%
Ins Owners8.94%
Ins Owner Change-0.15%
Market Cap412.40M
Analysts80
Price Target25.84 (13.28%)
Short Float %1.69%
Short Ratio5.13
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.3%
Yearly Dividend0.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.07%
DP83.24%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.57%
Min EPS beat(2)-26.05%
Max EPS beat(2)22.91%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)43.92%
Min EPS beat(4)-26.05%
Max EPS beat(4)144.17%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)54.16%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)36.5%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)32.19%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.53%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.3%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-18.96%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.3%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.2%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.69%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.85%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-17.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.58%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-11.92%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-11.92%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 38.66
Fwd PE 97.23
P/S 2.15
P/FCF 48.86
P/OCF 23.1
P/B 2.15
P/tB 2.23
EV/EBITDA 184.44
EPS(TTM)0.59
EY2.59%
EPS(NY)0.23
Fwd EY1.03%
FCF(TTM)0.47
FCFY2.05%
OCF(TTM)0.99
OCFY4.33%
SpS10.59
BVpS10.62
TBVpS10.24
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.37%
ROE 3.7%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 3.71%
GM 12.26%
FCFM 4.41%
ROA(3y)1.69%
ROA(5y)-0.06%
ROE(3y)2.63%
ROE(5y)-0.62%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y13.82%
GM growth 5Y7.55%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.64
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.21
Debt/FCF 4.88
Debt/EBITDA 16.48
Cap/Depr 112.41%
Cap/Sales 4.92%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 727.21%
Profit Quality 118.94%
Current Ratio 0.74
Quick Ratio 0.74
Altman-Z 2.96
F-Score6
WACC8.58%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)111.77%
Cap/Depr(5y)108.1%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.37%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.69%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-35.87%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%40%
EPS Next Y-60.24%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.45%
Revenue growth 3Y4.88%
Revenue growth 5Y2.24%
Sales Q2Q%5.86%
Revenue Next Year2.61%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y70.59%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year329.94%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y132.25%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y212.5%
OCF growth 3Y22.93%
OCF growth 5Y67.11%