LNA SANTE (LNA.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:LNA - FR0004170017 - Common Stock
23.1 EUR
-1.2 (-4.94%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to LNA. LNA was compared to 32 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. While LNA is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. LNA may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth LNA also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LNA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year LNA had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years LNA has been profitable.
LNA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
LNA's Return On Assets of 1.42% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LNA is outperformed by 71.88% of its industry peers.
LNA's Return On Equity of 6.95% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LNA outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
LNA has a worse Return On Invested Capital (3.65%) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LNA is below the industry average of 6.75%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.42% | ||
| ROE | 6.95% | ||
| ROIC | 3.65% |
ROA(3y)1.56%
ROA(5y)1.35%
ROE(3y)7.9%
ROE(5y)7.74%
ROIC(3y)3.69%
ROIC(5y)3.39%
1.3 Margins
LNA's Profit Margin of 2.70% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LNA outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
LNA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of LNA (8.28%) is better than 65.63% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LNA has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 89.45%, LNA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LNA has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.7% | ||
| GM | 89.45% |
OM growth 3Y0.38%
OM growth 5Y-4.37%
PM growth 3Y-7.43%
PM growth 5Y-7.27%
GM growth 3Y1.46%
GM growth 5Y0.83%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LNA is destroying value.
LNA has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LNA has more shares outstanding
LNA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.93, we must say that LNA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.93, LNA is not doing good in the industry: 68.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LNA is 7.86, which is on the high side as it means it would take LNA, 7.86 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
LNA has a better Debt to FCF ratio (7.86) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
LNA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.19. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.19, LNA is not doing good in the industry: 71.88% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.93 |
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC3.81%
2.3 Liquidity
LNA has a Current Ratio of 0.91. This is a bad value and indicates that LNA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LNA has a Current ratio of 0.91. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LNA outperforms 43.75% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.47 indicates that LNA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.47, LNA is not doing good in the industry: 81.25% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LNA shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -6.83%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.23% on average over the past years.
LNA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.58%.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.85% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.83%
EPS 3Y-4.5%
EPS 5Y-0.23%
EPS Q2Q%-17.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.58%
Revenue growth 3Y5.37%
Revenue growth 5Y8.85%
Sales Q2Q%11.97%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LNA will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 14.18% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.68% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y3.24%
EPS Next 2Y14.2%
EPS Next 3Y14.18%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.53%
Revenue Next 2Y9.29%
Revenue Next 3Y7.68%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.85 indicates a reasonable valuation of LNA.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LNA is valued cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LNA to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.45), we can say LNA is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.50, the valuation of LNA can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LNA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.63% of the companies are valued more expensively.
LNA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LNA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LNA is cheaper than 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LNA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.63% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.39 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
LNA's earnings are expected to grow with 14.18% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)3.35
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.2%
EPS Next 3Y14.18%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.67%, LNA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
In the last 3 months the price of LNA has falen by -26.20%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.45, LNA pays a better dividend. On top of this LNA pays more dividend than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LNA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.67% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of LNA grows each year by 9.57%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.57%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
28.13% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LNA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of LNA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP28.13%
EPS Next 2Y14.2%
EPS Next 3Y14.18%
EPA:LNA (11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
23.1
-1.2 (-4.94%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners9.22%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.23%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap247.40M
Revenue(TTM)806.60M
Net Income(TTM)21.82M
Analysts84.44
Price Target32.64 (41.3%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.67% |
Yearly Dividend0.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.57%
DP28.13%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
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)3.23%
PT rev (3m)1.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.29%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.5 | ||
| P/S | 0.31 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.24 | ||
| P/B | 0.79 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.39 |
EPS(TTM)2.13
EY9.22%
EPS(NY)2.43
Fwd EY10.53%
FCF(TTM)9.18
FCFY39.72%
OCF(TTM)10.31
OCFY44.64%
SpS75.31
BVpS29.3
TBVpS-24.71
PEG (NY)3.35
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number37.47
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.42% | ||
| ROE | 6.95% | ||
| ROCE | 5.93% | ||
| ROIC | 3.65% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.89% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.89% | ||
| OM | 8.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.7% | ||
| GM | 89.45% | ||
| FCFM | 12.18% |
ROA(3y)1.56%
ROA(5y)1.35%
ROE(3y)7.9%
ROE(5y)7.74%
ROIC(3y)3.69%
ROIC(5y)3.39%
ROICexc(3y)3.98%
ROICexc(5y)3.73%
ROICexgc(3y)8.5%
ROICexgc(5y)8.01%
ROCE(3y)5.91%
ROCE(5y)5.67%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.6%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.57%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.72%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.59%
OM growth 3Y0.38%
OM growth 5Y-4.37%
PM growth 3Y-7.43%
PM growth 5Y-7.27%
GM growth 3Y1.46%
GM growth 5Y0.83%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.52
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.86 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.33 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 13.25% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.51% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.34 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 69.64% | ||
| Profit Quality | 450.48% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.93 |
F-Score5
WACC3.81%
ROIC/WACC0.96
Cap/Depr(3y)14.64%
Cap/Depr(5y)16.09%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.69%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.89%
Profit Quality(3y)386.77%
Profit Quality(5y)628.45%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.83%
EPS 3Y-4.5%
EPS 5Y-0.23%
EPS Q2Q%-17.9%
EPS Next Y3.24%
EPS Next 2Y14.2%
EPS Next 3Y14.18%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.58%
Revenue growth 3Y5.37%
Revenue growth 5Y8.85%
Sales Q2Q%11.97%
Revenue Next Year11.53%
Revenue Next 2Y9.29%
Revenue Next 3Y7.68%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y5.74%
EBIT growth 3Y5.76%
EBIT growth 5Y4.09%
EBIT Next Year127.78%
EBIT Next 3Y38.33%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y16.06%
FCF growth 3Y14.06%
FCF growth 5Y-2.49%
OCF growth 1Y13.27%
OCF growth 3Y11.38%
OCF growth 5Y-1.32%
LNA SANTE / LNA.PA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of LNA SANTE (LNA.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to LNA.PA.
Can you provide the valuation status for LNA SANTE?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to LNA SANTE (LNA.PA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is LNA SANTE (LNA.PA) stock?
LNA SANTE (LNA.PA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the valuation of LNA SANTE based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LNA SANTE (LNA.PA) is 10.85 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.79.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for LNA stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LNA SANTE (LNA.PA) is expected to grow by 3.24% in the next year.