LAIRD SUPERFOOD INC (LSF)

US50736T1025 - Common Stock

9.23  +1.86 (+25.24%)

Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to LSF. LSF was compared to 92 industry peers in the Food Products industry. No worries on liquidiy or solvency for LSF as it has an excellent financial health rating, but there are worries on the profitability. LSF is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year LSF has reported negative net income.
LSF had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years LSF always reported negative net income.
In the past 5 years LSF always reported negative operating cash flow.

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -20.89%, LSF is doing worse than 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of LSF (-29.89%) is worse than 71.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -20.89%
ROE -29.89%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-75.63%
ROA(5y)-50.19%
ROE(3y)-97.81%
ROE(5y)-63.75%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

LSF's Gross Margin of 38.39% is amongst the best of the industry. LSF outperforms 86.81% of its industry peers.
LSF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
LSF does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 38.39%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y5.7%
GM growth 5Y-1.27%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

LSF does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
LSF has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LSF has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for LSF. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.13 indicates that LSF is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.13, LSF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.55% of the companies in the same industry.
There is no outstanding debt for LSF. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.13
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.9%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.15 indicates that LSF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LSF has a Current ratio of 3.15. This is amongst the best in the industry. LSF outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
LSF has a Quick Ratio of 1.93. This is a normal value and indicates that LSF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of LSF (1.93) is better than 84.62% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.15
Quick Ratio 1.93

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

LSF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 93.36%, which is quite impressive.
LSF shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.48%.
Measured over the past years, LSF shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 32.78% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)93.36%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%82.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.48%
Revenue growth 3Y9.9%
Revenue growth 5Y32.78%
Sales Q2Q%28.34%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 38.44% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 16.04% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y81.93%
EPS Next 2Y38.44%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year22.24%
Revenue Next 2Y16.04%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

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.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

LSF reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Also next year LSF is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as LSF's earnings are expected to grow with 38.44% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y38.44%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for LSF!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

LAIRD SUPERFOOD INC

NYSEARCA:LSF (11/7/2024, 3:17:42 PM)

9.23

+1.86 (+25.24%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
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Market Cap94.88M
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -20.89%
ROE -29.89%
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OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 38.39%
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Asset Turnover2.12
Health
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Debt/Equity 0
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Current Ratio 3.15
Quick Ratio 1.93
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EPS 1Y (TTM)93.36%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y
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EPS Next Y81.93%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.48%
Revenue growth 3Y9.9%
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