LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Brussels - EBR:LOTB - BE0003604155 - Common Stock
7740 EUR
-50 (-0.64%)
Overall LOTB gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated LOTB against 59 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. LOTB is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. These ratings would make LOTB suitable 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.
In the past 5 years LOTB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
LOTB has a better Return On Assets (11.53%) than 91.53% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 20.87%, LOTB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.05% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of LOTB (16.38%) is better than 96.61% 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 7.13%.
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's Profit Margin of 12.39% is amongst the best of the industry. LOTB outperforms 89.83% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LOTB has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 16.97%, LOTB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.22% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LOTB has remained more or less at the same level.
LOTB has a Gross Margin (38.97%) which is in line with 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
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
LOTB has an Altman-Z score of 8.45. This indicates that LOTB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 8.45, LOTB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.92% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.18, LOTB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.97% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of LOTB (0.24) is better than 83.05% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.45 |
ROIC/WACC2.17
WACC7.54%
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 66.10% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.78 indicates that LOTB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.78, LOTB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.37% of the companies in the same 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 15.20% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
LOTB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.46% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, LOTB will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.54% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.33%
EPS Next 2Y9.98%
EPS Next 3Y10.84%
EPS Next 5Y11.46%
Revenue Next Year8.98%
Revenue Next 2Y9.63%
Revenue Next 3Y10.08%
Revenue Next 5Y10.54%
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.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
LOTB is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 39.36.
69.49% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LOTB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
LOTB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 26.31.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 33.23, which means the current valuation is very expensive for LOTB.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LOTB is valued a bit more expensive than 71.19% of the companies in the same industry.
LOTB is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
76.27% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LOTB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
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 64.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 94.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.32 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
LOTB has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.72
PEG (5Y)2.59
EPS Next 2Y9.98%
EPS Next 3Y10.84%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LOTB has a yearly dividend return of 0.68%, which is pretty low.
LOTB's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.33.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.68, LOTB pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.68% |
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 (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
7740
-50 (-0.64%)
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 Cap6.35B
Revenue(TTM)1.29B
Net Income(TTM)159.87M
Analysts77.33
Price Target9630.84 (24.43%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.68% |
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 | 39.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.23 | ||
| P/S | 4.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 94.2 | ||
| P/OCF | 32.89 | ||
| P/B | 8.28 | ||
| P/tB | 16.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.32 |
EPS(TTM)196.64
EY2.54%
EPS(NY)232.9
Fwd EY3.01%
FCF(TTM)82.17
FCFY1.06%
OCF(TTM)235.36
OCFY3.04%
SpS1573.16
BVpS934.23
TBVpS480.6
PEG (NY)4.72
PEG (5Y)2.59
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 | 8.45 |
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 5Y11.46%
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 5Y10.54%
EBIT growth 1Y14%
EBIT growth 3Y18.62%
EBIT growth 5Y14.96%
EBIT Next Year33.89%
EBIT Next 3Y18.77%
EBIT Next 5Y14.98%
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%.