LAIRD SUPERFOOD INC (LSF)

US50736T1025 - Common Stock

7.38  +0.09 (+1.23%)

Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to LSF. LSF was compared to 89 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While LSF has a great health rating, there are worries on its profitability. LSF is valied quite expensively at the moment, while 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 positive 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

LSF has a Return On Assets of -6.82%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LSF underperforms 79.52% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of LSF (-9.80%) is worse than 72.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -6.82%
ROE -9.8%
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

Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 41.38%, LSF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.98% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LSF has remained more or less at the same level.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for LSF so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 41.38%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for LSF has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LSF has more shares outstanding
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 2.50 indicates that LSF is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
LSF has a Altman-Z score (2.50) which is comparable to the rest of the 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 0
Altman-Z 2.5
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.26%

2.3 Liquidity

LSF has a Current Ratio of 3.13. This indicates that LSF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
LSF's Current ratio of 3.13 is amongst the best of the industry. LSF outperforms 83.13% of its industry peers.
LSF has a Quick Ratio of 2.02. This indicates that LSF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
LSF's Quick ratio of 2.02 is amongst the best of the industry. LSF outperforms 85.54% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.13
Quick Ratio 2.02

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 94.61% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, LSF shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 20.33%.
The Revenue has been growing by 32.78% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)94.61%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%92.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.33%
Revenue growth 3Y9.9%
Revenue growth 5Y32.78%
Sales Q2Q%28.3%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, LSF will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 38.44% on average per year.
LSF is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 16.04% yearly.
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

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LSF. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LSF. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A

4.2 Price Multiples

60.24% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LSF, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 139.21
EV/EBITDA N/A

4.3 Compensation for Growth

LSF's earnings are expected to grow with 38.44% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
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

LSF does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

LAIRD SUPERFOOD INC

NYSEARCA:LSF (1/7/2025, 8:04:01 PM)

7.38

+0.09 (+1.23%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)11-06 2024-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners11.88%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners17.97%
Ins Owner Change19.23%
Market Cap75.94M
Analysts80
Price Target10.03 (35.91%)
Short Float %0.21%
Short Ratio0.13
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)77.52%
Min EPS beat(2)73.6%
Max EPS beat(2)81.44%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)77.3%
Min EPS beat(4)45.54%
Max EPS beat(4)108.61%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)36.33%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)16.45%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)9.44%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)8.8%
Min Revenue beat(2)6.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)11.27%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.5%
Min Revenue beat(4)4.35%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.27%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.11%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.45%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.06%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)78.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-162.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)15.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 1.86
P/FCF 139.21
P/OCF 110.13
P/B 5.82
P/tB 6.34
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.13
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.09
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.05
FCFY0.72%
OCF(TTM)0.07
OCFY0.91%
SpS3.97
BVpS1.27
TBVpS1.16
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -6.82%
ROE -9.8%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 41.38%
FCFM 1.33%
ROA(3y)-75.63%
ROA(5y)-50.19%
ROE(3y)-97.81%
ROE(5y)-63.75%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
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%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover2.18
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.13
Quick Ratio 2.02
Altman-Z 2.5
F-Score7
WACC9.26%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)108.31%
Cap/Depr(5y)270.94%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.77%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.18%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)94.61%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%92.86%
EPS Next Y81.93%
EPS Next 2Y38.44%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.33%
Revenue growth 3Y9.9%
Revenue growth 5Y32.78%
Sales Q2Q%28.3%
Revenue Next Year22.24%
Revenue Next 2Y16.04%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y89.99%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year89.5%
EBIT Next 3Y29.62%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y102.64%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y103.63%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A