LNA SANTE (LNA.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:LNA - FR0004170017 - Common Stock
24 EUR
-0.3 (-1.23%)
LNA gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 30 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. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on LNA. Finally LNA also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year LNA was profitable.
- In the past year LNA had a positive cash flow from operations.
- LNA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years LNA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- LNA has a worse Return On Assets (1.32%) than 63.33% of its industry peers.
- LNA has a Return On Equity (6.51%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- LNA's Return On Invested Capital of 3.39% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LNA is outperformed by 63.33% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LNA is below the industry average of 6.46%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.32% | ||
| ROE | 6.51% | ||
| ROIC | 3.39% |
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
- The Profit Margin of LNA (2.40%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- LNA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- LNA has a Operating Margin of 7.34%. This is in the better half of the industry: LNA outperforms 70.00% 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 88.24%, LNA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.00% 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 | 7.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.4% | ||
| GM | 88.24% |
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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LNA is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for LNA remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for LNA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- LNA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.96, we must say that LNA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- LNA has a Altman-Z score of 0.96. This is in the lower half of the industry: LNA underperforms 76.67% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of LNA is 10.13, which is on the high side as it means it would take LNA, 10.13 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- LNA has a Debt to FCF ratio (10.13) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.22 is on the high side and indicates that LNA has dependencies on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.22, LNA is doing worse than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.96 |
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC4.1%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.92 indicates that LNA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.92, LNA is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.46 indicates that LNA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- LNA has a worse Quick ratio (0.46) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.46 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for LNA have decreased strongly by -12.51% in the last year.
- LNA shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -0.23% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, LNA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 13.31% in the last year.
- LNA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.85% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.51%
EPS 3Y-4.5%
EPS 5Y-0.23%
EPS Q2Q%-8.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.31%
Revenue growth 3Y5.37%
Revenue growth 5Y8.85%
Sales Q2Q%14.58%
3.2 Future
- LNA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.07% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, LNA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.90% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-2.42%
EPS Next 2Y10.85%
EPS Next 3Y13.07%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.72%
Revenue Next 2Y9.38%
Revenue Next 3Y7.9%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.76, which indicates a very decent valuation of LNA.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LNA is valued a bit cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LNA to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.38), we can say LNA is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.29, which indicates a very decent valuation of LNA.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LNA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.29, LNA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.29 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LNA indicates a rather cheap valuation: LNA is cheaper than 86.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LNA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as LNA's earnings are expected to grow with 13.07% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y10.85%
EPS Next 3Y13.07%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- LNA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.66%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- LNA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.73. LNA pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.84, LNA pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.66% |
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
- 29.57% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LNA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- LNA's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP29.57%
EPS Next 2Y10.85%
EPS Next 3Y13.07%
EPA:LNA (1/19/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
24
-0.3 (-1.23%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)01-02 2026-01-02
Earnings (Next)02-05 2026-02-05
Inst Owners9.95%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.23%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap257.04M
Revenue(TTM)863.42M
Net Income(TTM)20.77M
Analysts84.44
Price Target31.62 (31.75%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.66% |
Yearly Dividend0.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.57%
DP29.57%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.29 | ||
| P/S | 0.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.27 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.77 | ||
| P/B | 0.81 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.2 |
EPS(TTM)2.04
EY8.5%
EPS(NY)2.89
Fwd EY12.06%
FCF(TTM)7.34
FCFY30.6%
OCF(TTM)8.65
OCFY36.06%
SpS80.62
BVpS29.78
TBVpS-24.34
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number36.97
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.32% | ||
| ROE | 6.51% | ||
| ROCE | 5.5% | ||
| ROIC | 3.39% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.4% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.4% | ||
| OM | 7.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.4% | ||
| GM | 88.24% | ||
| FCFM | 9.11% |
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.13 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.56 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 15.31% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.63% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.17 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 59.77% | ||
| Profit Quality | 378.76% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.96 |
F-Score6
WACC4.1%
ROIC/WACC0.83
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)-12.51%
EPS 3Y-4.5%
EPS 5Y-0.23%
EPS Q2Q%-8.81%
EPS Next Y-2.42%
EPS Next 2Y10.85%
EPS Next 3Y13.07%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.31%
Revenue growth 3Y5.37%
Revenue growth 5Y8.85%
Sales Q2Q%14.58%
Revenue Next Year12.72%
Revenue Next 2Y9.38%
Revenue Next 3Y7.9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-5.53%
EBIT growth 3Y5.76%
EBIT growth 5Y4.09%
EBIT Next Year148.59%
EBIT Next 3Y41.89%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y49.94%
FCF growth 3Y14.06%
FCF growth 5Y-2.49%
OCF growth 1Y40.17%
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.
What is the valuation status for LNA stock?
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 are the PE and PB ratios of LNA SANTE (LNA.PA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LNA SANTE (LNA.PA) is 11.76 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.81.
How sustainable is the dividend of LNA SANTE (LNA.PA) stock?
The dividend rating of LNA SANTE (LNA.PA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 29.57%.