LNA SANTE (LNA.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:LNA - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0004170017 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to LNA. LNA was compared to 23 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. LNA scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. LNA is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LNA was profitable.
LNA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years LNA has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years LNA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
LNA's Return On Assets of 1.55% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LNA is outperformed by 61.54% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.76%, LNA is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.69% of the companies in the same industry.
LNA's Return On Invested Capital of 3.58% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LNA outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LNA is in line with the industry average of 5.35%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.58%) for LNA is above the 3 year average (3.40%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.55% | ||
| ROE | 7.76% | ||
| ROIC | 3.58% |
ROA(3y)1.6%
ROA(5y)1.4%
ROE(3y)9.21%
ROE(5y)8.55%
ROIC(3y)3.4%
ROIC(5y)3.27%
1.3 Margins
LNA has a better Profit Margin (3.13%) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LNA has declined.
LNA's Operating Margin of 8.80% is amongst the best of the industry. LNA outperforms 80.77% of its industry peers.
LNA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 89.87%, LNA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
LNA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.13% | ||
| GM | 89.87% |
OM growth 3Y2.66%
OM growth 5Y1.65%
PM growth 3Y32.72%
PM growth 5Y-4.46%
GM growth 3Y1.36%
GM growth 5Y2.99%
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 less shares outstanding than it did 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 0.91, we must say that LNA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.91, LNA is doing worse than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
LNA has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.08. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as LNA would need 7.08 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LNA has a Debt to FCF ratio (7.08) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.21 is on the high side and indicates that LNA has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of LNA (2.21) is worse than 73.08% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.91 |
ROIC/WACC0.98
WACC3.67%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.91 indicates that LNA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.91, LNA is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.69% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.51 indicates that LNA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of LNA (0.51) is worse than 69.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.51 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for LNA have decreased by -0.20% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, LNA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 0.57% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, LNA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.10% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.44% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.2%
EPS 3Y41.12%
EPS 5Y0.57%
EPS Q2Q%3.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.1%
Revenue growth 3Y8.65%
Revenue growth 5Y6.44%
Sales Q2Q%7.13%
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 11.19% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, LNA will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.00% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.36%
EPS Next 2Y11.38%
EPS Next 3Y11.19%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.2%
Revenue Next 2Y8.3%
Revenue Next 3Y8%
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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.32, which indicates a very decent valuation of LNA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LNA indicates a rather cheap valuation: LNA is cheaper than 92.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LNA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 29.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.46, the valuation of LNA can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LNA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.31% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.10, LNA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.46 |
4.2 Price Multiples
84.62% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LNA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
88.46% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LNA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates LNA does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
LNA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.6
PEG (5Y)19.73
EPS Next 2Y11.38%
EPS Next 3Y11.19%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LNA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.26%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
LNA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.93.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, LNA has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.26% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of LNA grows each year by 9.08%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.08%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
LNA pays out 21.45% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
LNA's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP21.45%
EPS Next 2Y11.38%
EPS Next 3Y11.19%
EPA:LNA (3/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
26.5
-0.1 (-0.38%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners9.32%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap283.81M
Analysts85
Price Target31.88 (20.3%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.26% |
Yearly Dividend0.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.08%
DP21.45%
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)-7.18%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.53%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.46 | ||
| P/S | 0.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.36 | ||
| P/B | 0.92 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.9 |
EPS(TTM)2.34
EY8.83%
EPS(NY)2.8
Fwd EY10.57%
FCF(TTM)10.1
FCFY38.13%
OCF(TTM)11.25
OCFY42.44%
SpS71.15
BVpS28.67
TBVpS-25.44
PEG (NY)2.6
PEG (5Y)19.73
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.55% | ||
| ROE | 7.76% | ||
| ROCE | 5.91% | ||
| ROIC | 3.58% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.81% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.82% | ||
| OM | 8.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.13% | ||
| GM | 89.87% | ||
| FCFM | 14.2% |
ROA(3y)1.6%
ROA(5y)1.4%
ROE(3y)9.21%
ROE(5y)8.55%
ROIC(3y)3.4%
ROIC(5y)3.27%
ROICexc(3y)3.75%
ROICexc(5y)3.67%
ROICexgc(3y)8.09%
ROICexgc(5y)7.62%
ROCE(3y)5.85%
ROCE(5y)5.72%
ROICexcg growth 3Y1.58%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-22.98%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.91%
ROICexc growth 5Y-10.8%
OM growth 3Y2.66%
OM growth 5Y1.65%
PM growth 3Y32.72%
PM growth 5Y-4.46%
GM growth 3Y1.36%
GM growth 5Y2.99%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.49
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.08 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.38 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 13.92% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.61% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.37 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77.69% | ||
| Profit Quality | 453.89% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.91 |
F-Score6
WACC3.67%
ROIC/WACC0.98
Cap/Depr(3y)15.81%
Cap/Depr(5y)15.75%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.85%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.84%
Profit Quality(3y)330.5%
Profit Quality(5y)645.43%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.2%
EPS 3Y41.12%
EPS 5Y0.57%
EPS Q2Q%3.87%
EPS Next Y4.36%
EPS Next 2Y11.38%
EPS Next 3Y11.19%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.1%
Revenue growth 3Y8.65%
Revenue growth 5Y6.44%
Sales Q2Q%7.13%
Revenue Next Year7.2%
Revenue Next 2Y8.3%
Revenue Next 3Y8%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y2.84%
EBIT growth 3Y11.54%
EBIT growth 5Y8.2%
EBIT Next Year106.69%
EBIT Next 3Y33.18%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-4.21%
FCF growth 3Y-13.92%
FCF growth 5Y17.09%
OCF growth 1Y-3.27%
OCF growth 3Y-12.69%
OCF growth 5Y15.22%