LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EBR:LOTB - BE0003604155 - Common Stock
8095 EUR
+45 (+0.56%)
LOTB gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 58 industry peers in the Food Products industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making LOTB a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. While showing a medium growth rate, LOTB is valued expensive at the moment. These ratings could make LOTB a good candidate for quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LOTB was profitable.
In the past year LOTB had a positive cash flow from operations.
LOTB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years LOTB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of LOTB (11.53%) is better than 93.10% of its industry peers.
LOTB has a better Return On Equity (20.87%) than 81.03% of its industry peers.
LOTB has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.38%) than 98.28% of its industry peers.
LOTB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.93%. This is significantly above the industry average of 7.05%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.93%) for LOTB is below the current ROIC(16.38%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.53% | ||
| ROE | 20.87% | ||
| ROIC | 16.38% |
ROA(3y)10.26%
ROA(5y)9.94%
ROE(3y)19.01%
ROE(5y)18.71%
ROIC(3y)12.93%
ROIC(5y)12.49%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.39%, LOTB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LOTB has remained more or less at the same level.
LOTB has a Operating Margin of 16.97%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LOTB outperforms 91.38% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LOTB has remained more or less at the same level.
LOTB's Gross Margin of 38.97% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LOTB outperforms 51.72% of its industry peers.
LOTB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.39% | ||
| GM | 38.97% |
OM growth 3Y0.54%
OM growth 5Y-0.02%
PM growth 3Y0.78%
PM growth 5Y0.26%
GM growth 3Y-1.66%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
LOTB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for LOTB remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LOTB has more shares outstanding
LOTB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 8.69 indicates that LOTB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
LOTB has a better Altman-Z score (8.69) than 98.28% of its industry peers.
LOTB has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.18. This is a neutral value as LOTB would need 4.18 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LOTB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.18. This is in the better half of the industry: LOTB outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
LOTB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LOTB has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.24) than 86.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.69 |
ROIC/WACC2.16
WACC7.57%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.07 indicates that LOTB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LOTB has a worse Current ratio (1.07) than 68.97% of its industry peers.
LOTB has a Quick Ratio of 1.07. This is a bad value and indicates that LOTB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LOTB has a Quick ratio (0.78) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for LOTB 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 | 1.07 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.42% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, LOTB shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 15.20% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 11.10% in the past year. This is quite good.
LOTB shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.99% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.42%
EPS 3Y18.93%
EPS 5Y15.2%
EPS Q2Q%10.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.1%
Revenue growth 3Y17.98%
Revenue growth 5Y14.99%
Sales Q2Q%9.69%
3.2 Future
LOTB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.44% yearly.
LOTB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.92% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.54%
EPS Next 2Y11.05%
EPS Next 3Y11.44%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.46%
Revenue Next 2Y9.92%
Revenue Next 3Y10.38%
Revenue Next 5Y12.92%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
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
LOTB is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 41.17.
68.97% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LOTB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LOTB to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.41), we can say LOTB is valued expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.09 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LOTB.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LOTB is valued a bit more expensive than 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
LOTB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 22.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LOTB is valued more expensive than 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
68.97% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LOTB, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 98.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.31 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of LOTB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.31
PEG (5Y)2.71
EPS Next 2Y11.05%
EPS Next 3Y11.44%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LOTB has a yearly dividend return of 0.64%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.27, LOTB is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.64, LOTB pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.64% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LOTB is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.17%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.17%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
38.62% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LOTB. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of LOTB is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP38.62%
EPS Next 2Y11.05%
EPS Next 3Y11.44%
EBR:LOTB (9/19/2025, 10:02:50 AM)
8095
+45 (+0.56%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners10.34%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.64B
Analysts77.33
Price Target9658.27 (19.31%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.64% |
Yearly Dividend57.89
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.17%
DP38.62%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
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)-1.8%
PT rev (3m)-5.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.51%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.51%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.09 | ||
| P/S | 5.15 | ||
| P/FCF | 98.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 34.39 | ||
| P/B | 8.66 | ||
| P/tB | 16.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.31 |
EPS(TTM)196.64
EY2.43%
EPS(NY)237.45
Fwd EY2.93%
FCF(TTM)82.17
FCFY1.02%
OCF(TTM)235.36
OCFY2.91%
SpS1573.16
BVpS934.23
TBVpS480.6
PEG (NY)4.31
PEG (5Y)2.71
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.53% | ||
| ROE | 20.87% | ||
| ROCE | 21.33% | ||
| ROIC | 16.38% | ||
| ROICexc | 17.95% | ||
| ROICexgc | 29.78% | ||
| OM | 16.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.39% | ||
| GM | 38.97% | ||
| FCFM | 5.22% |
ROA(3y)10.26%
ROA(5y)9.94%
ROE(3y)19.01%
ROE(5y)18.71%
ROIC(3y)12.93%
ROIC(5y)12.49%
ROICexc(3y)14.55%
ROICexc(5y)14.22%
ROICexgc(3y)24.84%
ROICexgc(5y)27.2%
ROCE(3y)17.84%
ROCE(5y)16.96%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-5.41%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-3.53%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.38%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.71%
OM growth 3Y0.54%
OM growth 5Y-0.02%
PM growth 3Y0.78%
PM growth 5Y0.26%
GM growth 3Y-1.66%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.93
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.18 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.7 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 329.69% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.74% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 53.05 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 75.1% | ||
| Profit Quality | 42.15% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.07 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.69 |
F-Score7
WACC7.57%
ROIC/WACC2.16
Cap/Depr(3y)336.09%
Cap/Depr(5y)257.54%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.91%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.69%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.42%
EPS 3Y18.93%
EPS 5Y15.2%
EPS Q2Q%10.13%
EPS Next Y9.54%
EPS Next 2Y11.05%
EPS Next 3Y11.44%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.1%
Revenue growth 3Y17.98%
Revenue growth 5Y14.99%
Sales Q2Q%9.69%
Revenue Next Year9.46%
Revenue Next 2Y9.92%
Revenue Next 3Y10.38%
Revenue Next 5Y12.92%
EBIT growth 1Y14%
EBIT growth 3Y18.62%
EBIT growth 5Y14.96%
EBIT Next Year32.37%
EBIT Next 3Y16.84%
EBIT Next 5Y15.81%
FCF growth 1Y238.57%
FCF growth 3Y-1.64%
FCF growth 5Y12.41%
OCF growth 1Y63.97%
OCF growth 3Y18.36%
OCF growth 5Y16.9%