LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Brussels - EBR:LOTB - BE0003604155 - Common Stock
7780 EUR
+20 (+0.26%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to LOTB. LOTB was compared to 59 industry peers in the Food Products industry. LOTB has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. LOTB is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. This makes LOTB very considerable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LOTB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year LOTB had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years LOTB has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years LOTB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.53%, LOTB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.83% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 20.87%, LOTB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.05% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 16.38%, LOTB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.61% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LOTB is significantly above the industry average of 7.13%.
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
LOTB has a Profit Margin of 12.39%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LOTB outperforms 86.44% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LOTB has remained more or less at the same level.
LOTB's Operating Margin of 16.97% is amongst the best of the industry. LOTB outperforms 93.22% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LOTB has remained more or less at the same level.
With a Gross Margin value of 38.97%, LOTB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.93% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LOTB has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LOTB is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for LOTB remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LOTB has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for LOTB has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 8.46 indicates that LOTB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 8.46, LOTB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.92% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LOTB is 4.18, which is a neutral value as it means it would take LOTB, 4.18 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.18, LOTB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.66% of the companies in the same industry.
LOTB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.24, LOTB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.46 |
ROIC/WACC2.17
WACC7.54%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.07 indicates that LOTB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.07, LOTB is doing worse than 66.10% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.78 indicates that LOTB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LOTB has a Quick ratio of 0.78. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LOTB outperforms 42.37% of its industry peers.
LOTB does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has 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
LOTB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.42%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 15.20% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has grown by 11.10% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, LOTB shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.99% on average per year.
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 10.84% 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 Y8.33%
EPS Next 2Y9.98%
EPS Next 3Y10.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.98%
Revenue Next 2Y9.63%
Revenue Next 3Y10.08%
Revenue Next 5Y12.92%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 39.56, LOTB can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LOTB is valued a bit more expensive than 67.80% of the companies in the same industry.
LOTB is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.15, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.41 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LOTB.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LOTB is valued a bit more expensive than 69.49% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.12, LOTB is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.41 |
4.2 Price Multiples
74.58% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LOTB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
62.71% 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 | 94.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.38 |
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)4.75
PEG (5Y)2.6
EPS Next 2Y9.98%
EPS Next 3Y10.84%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LOTB has a yearly dividend return of 0.69%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.35, LOTB is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.69, LOTB pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.69% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of LOTB grows each year by 14.17%, which is quite nice.
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 2Y9.98%
EPS Next 3Y10.84%
EBR:LOTB (11/27/2025, 11:43:07 AM)
7780
+20 (+0.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners10.43%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.38B
Revenue(TTM)1.29B
Net Income(TTM)159.87M
Analysts77.33
Price Target9630.84 (23.79%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.69% |
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)-0.28%
PT rev (3m)-1.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.41 | ||
| P/S | 4.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 94.68 | ||
| P/OCF | 33.06 | ||
| P/B | 8.33 | ||
| P/tB | 16.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.38 |
EPS(TTM)196.64
EY2.53%
EPS(NY)232.9
Fwd EY2.99%
FCF(TTM)82.17
FCFY1.06%
OCF(TTM)235.36
OCFY3.03%
SpS1573.16
BVpS934.23
TBVpS480.6
PEG (NY)4.75
PEG (5Y)2.6
Graham Number2033.08
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-5.41%
ROICexgc 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 | 8.46 |
F-Score7
WACC7.54%
ROIC/WACC2.17
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 Y8.33%
EPS Next 2Y9.98%
EPS Next 3Y10.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.1%
Revenue growth 3Y17.98%
Revenue growth 5Y14.99%
Sales Q2Q%9.69%
Revenue Next Year8.98%
Revenue Next 2Y9.63%
Revenue Next 3Y10.08%
Revenue Next 5Y12.92%
EBIT growth 1Y14%
EBIT growth 3Y18.62%
EBIT growth 5Y14.96%
EBIT Next Year33.89%
EBIT Next 3Y18.77%
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%
LOTUS BAKERIES / LOTB.BR FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LOTUS BAKERIES?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LOTB.BR.
What is the valuation status of LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR) stock?
LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR) stock?
The financial health rating of LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR) is 7 / 10.
Is the dividend of LOTUS BAKERIES sustainable?
The dividend rating of LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 38.62%.