LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Brussels - EBR:LOTB - BE0003604155 - Common Stock
9240 EUR
+50 (+0.54%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to LOTB. LOTB was compared to 63 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. 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
- LOTB had positive earnings in the past year.
- LOTB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years LOTB has always been profitable.
- LOTB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.53%, LOTB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- LOTB's Return On Equity of 20.87% is amongst the best of the industry. LOTB outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.38%, LOTB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- LOTB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.93%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.78%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (16.38%) for LOTB is above the 3 year average (12.93%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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 93.65% 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 has a better Operating Margin (16.97%) than 93.65% 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 has a better Gross Margin (38.97%) than 61.90% of its industry peers.
- 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LOTB is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LOTB has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- LOTB has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- LOTB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 9.60 indicates that LOTB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- LOTB has a Altman-Z score of 9.60. This is amongst the best in the industry. LOTB outperforms 98.41% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- LOTB has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.18) than 79.37% 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 Debt to Equity ratio of 0.24. This is amongst the best in the industry. LOTB outperforms 84.13% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.6 |
ROIC/WACC2.16
WACC7.59%
2.3 Liquidity
- LOTB has a Current Ratio of 1.07. This is a normal value and indicates that LOTB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of LOTB (1.07) is worse than 65.08% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.78 indicates that LOTB may have some problems paying 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.
- LOTB shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.10%.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.13% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, LOTB will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.22% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.81%
EPS Next 2Y9.74%
EPS Next 3Y10.72%
EPS Next 5Y11.13%
Revenue Next Year9.06%
Revenue Next 2Y9.7%
Revenue Next 3Y10.08%
Revenue Next 5Y10.22%
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.
- Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 46.99, the valuation of LOTB can be described as expensive.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LOTB is valued a bit more expensive than 68.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- LOTB is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.47, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 39.85, LOTB can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LOTB is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.26, LOTB is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 46.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 39.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LOTB is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 79.37% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LOTB indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: LOTB is more expensive than 61.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 112.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 29.95 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates LOTB does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The excellent profitability rating of LOTB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.33
PEG (5Y)3.09
EPS Next 2Y9.74%
EPS Next 3Y10.72%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.61%, LOTB is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- LOTB's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.42.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.61, LOTB pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.61% |
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.
- LOTB's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP38.62%
EPS Next 2Y9.74%
EPS Next 3Y10.72%
EBR:LOTB (1/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
9240
+50 (+0.54%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)08-08 2025-08-08/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-06 2026-02-06/amc
Inst Owners11.1%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.58B
Revenue(TTM)1.29B
Net Income(TTM)159.87M
Analysts78.82
Price Target9557.4 (3.44%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.61% |
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%
PT rev (3m)-1.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 46.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 39.85 | ||
| P/S | 5.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 112.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 39.26 | ||
| P/B | 9.89 | ||
| P/tB | 19.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 29.95 |
EPS(TTM)196.64
EY2.13%
EPS(NY)231.87
Fwd EY2.51%
FCF(TTM)82.17
FCFY0.89%
OCF(TTM)235.36
OCFY2.55%
SpS1573.16
BVpS934.23
TBVpS480.6
PEG (NY)5.33
PEG (5Y)3.09
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 | 9.6 |
F-Score7
WACC7.59%
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 Y8.81%
EPS Next 2Y9.74%
EPS Next 3Y10.72%
EPS Next 5Y11.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.1%
Revenue growth 3Y17.98%
Revenue growth 5Y14.99%
Sales Q2Q%9.69%
Revenue Next Year9.06%
Revenue Next 2Y9.7%
Revenue Next 3Y10.08%
Revenue Next 5Y10.22%
EBIT growth 1Y14%
EBIT growth 3Y18.62%
EBIT growth 5Y14.96%
EBIT Next Year32.12%
EBIT Next 3Y18.3%
EBIT Next 5Y14.64%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for LOTUS BAKERIES?
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 9 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for LOTB stock?
The financial health rating of LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR) is 7 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR) stock?
The dividend rating of LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 38.62%.