LEROY SEAFOOD GROUP ASA (LSG.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Oslo - OSL:LSG - NO0003096208 - Common Stock
50.8 NOK
+0.25 (+0.49%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to LSG. LSG was compared to 58 industry peers in the Food Products industry. LSG has an average financial health and profitability rating. LSG has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LSG was profitable.
LSG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
LSG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
LSG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
LSG has a Return On Assets (3.29%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LSG has a Return On Equity of 7.13%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LSG outperforms 53.45% of its industry peers.
LSG has a Return On Invested Capital (6.22%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LSG is in line with the industry average of 6.30%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.29% | ||
| ROE | 7.13% | ||
| ROIC | 6.22% |
ROA(3y)4.91%
ROA(5y)5.01%
ROE(3y)9.86%
ROE(5y)9.75%
ROIC(3y)6.82%
ROIC(5y)6.56%
1.3 Margins
LSG's Profit Margin of 3.91% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LSG outperforms 60.34% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LSG has remained more or less at the same level.
LSG has a Operating Margin of 8.16%. This is in the better half of the industry: LSG outperforms 60.34% of its industry peers.
LSG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of LSG (44.85%) is better than 67.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LSG has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.91% | ||
| GM | 44.85% |
OM growth 3Y-7.05%
OM growth 5Y-8.07%
PM growth 3Y-9.03%
PM growth 5Y-1.13%
GM growth 3Y0.62%
GM growth 5Y0.16%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LSG is destroying value.
LSG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LSG remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, LSG has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
LSG has an Altman-Z score of 2.65. This is not the best score and indicates that LSG is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of LSG (2.65) is better than 70.69% of its industry peers.
LSG has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.63. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as LSG would need 9.63 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LSG has a Debt to FCF ratio (9.63) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that LSG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.61, LSG is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.65 |
ROIC/WACC0.84
WACC7.38%
2.3 Liquidity
LSG has a Current Ratio of 2.12. This indicates that LSG is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.12, LSG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.82 indicates that LSG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of LSG (1.82) is better than 86.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.82 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LSG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 48.79%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, LSG shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.38% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, LSG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.83% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.79% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)48.79%
EPS 3Y20.89%
EPS 5Y8.38%
EPS Q2Q%-169.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.83%
Revenue growth 3Y10.49%
Revenue growth 5Y8.79%
Sales Q2Q%10.97%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LSG will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -2.36% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, LSG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.40% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-45.64%
EPS Next 2Y-9.67%
EPS Next 3Y-2.36%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.7%
Revenue Next 2Y6.15%
Revenue Next 3Y5.4%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last 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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.30, which indicates a very decent valuation of LSG.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LSG indicates a rather cheap valuation: LSG is cheaper than 82.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LSG to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.84), we can say LSG is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.22, the valuation of LSG can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LSG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LSG is cheaper than 70.69% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LSG is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.40, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LSG is on the same level as its industry peers.
LSG's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.76 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as LSG's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.36% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.11
EPS Next 2Y-9.67%
EPS Next 3Y-2.36%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.03%, LSG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.31, LSG pays a better dividend. On top of this LSG pays more dividend than 87.93% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, LSG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.03% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LSG has a limited annual growth rate of 3.85%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.85%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
118.80% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LSG. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of LSG has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP118.8%
EPS Next 2Y-9.67%
EPS Next 3Y-2.36%
OSL:LSG (12/30/2025, 4:19:54 PM)
50.8
+0.25 (+0.49%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners27.36%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap30.27B
Revenue(TTM)31.12B
Net Income(TTM)1.30B
Analysts69.33
Price Target56.1 (10.43%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.03% |
Yearly Dividend2.58
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.85%
DP118.8%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)75.79%
Min EPS beat(2)34.6%
Max EPS beat(2)116.98%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)123.45%
Min EPS beat(4)34.6%
Max EPS beat(4)277.91%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)69.06%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)14.77%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)6.13%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.47%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.1%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.1%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.5%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.65%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.74%
PT rev (1m)0.2%
PT rev (3m)2.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-20%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.94%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.35%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.22 | ||
| P/S | 0.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.47 | ||
| P/B | 1.66 | ||
| P/tB | 3.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.76 |
EPS(TTM)5.46
EY10.75%
EPS(NY)4.53
Fwd EY8.91%
FCF(TTM)2.21
FCFY4.34%
OCF(TTM)5.37
OCFY10.57%
SpS55.63
BVpS30.55
TBVpS15.7
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.11
Graham Number61.26
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.29% | ||
| ROE | 7.13% | ||
| ROCE | 8.49% | ||
| ROIC | 6.22% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.6% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.17% | ||
| OM | 8.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.91% | ||
| GM | 44.85% | ||
| FCFM | 3.97% |
ROA(3y)4.91%
ROA(5y)5.01%
ROE(3y)9.86%
ROE(5y)9.75%
ROIC(3y)6.82%
ROIC(5y)6.56%
ROICexc(3y)7.66%
ROICexc(5y)7.42%
ROICexgc(3y)10.71%
ROICexgc(5y)10.76%
ROCE(3y)9.22%
ROCE(5y)8.76%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-9%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-9.91%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.36%
OM growth 3Y-7.05%
OM growth 5Y-8.07%
PM growth 3Y-9.03%
PM growth 5Y-1.13%
GM growth 3Y0.62%
GM growth 5Y0.16%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.84
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.63 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.47 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 106.28% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.68% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.49 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.43% | ||
| Profit Quality | 101.33% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.65 |
F-Score5
WACC7.38%
ROIC/WACC0.84
Cap/Depr(3y)90.7%
Cap/Depr(5y)91.27%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.59%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.83%
Profit Quality(3y)263.65%
Profit Quality(5y)208.41%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)48.79%
EPS 3Y20.89%
EPS 5Y8.38%
EPS Q2Q%-169.46%
EPS Next Y-45.64%
EPS Next 2Y-9.67%
EPS Next 3Y-2.36%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.83%
Revenue growth 3Y10.49%
Revenue growth 5Y8.79%
Sales Q2Q%10.97%
Revenue Next Year4.7%
Revenue Next 2Y6.15%
Revenue Next 3Y5.4%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.54%
EBIT growth 3Y2.7%
EBIT growth 5Y0.01%
EBIT Next Year44.11%
EBIT Next 3Y32.16%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-22.46%
FCF growth 3Y-61.08%
FCF growth 5Y-35.39%
OCF growth 1Y17.64%
OCF growth 3Y-18.24%
OCF growth 5Y-6.49%
LEROY SEAFOOD GROUP ASA / LSG.OL FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LEROY SEAFOOD GROUP ASA?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to LSG.OL.
Can you provide the valuation status for LEROY SEAFOOD GROUP ASA?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to LEROY SEAFOOD GROUP ASA (LSG.OL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for LEROY SEAFOOD GROUP ASA?
LEROY SEAFOOD GROUP ASA (LSG.OL) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the valuation of LEROY SEAFOOD GROUP ASA based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LEROY SEAFOOD GROUP ASA (LSG.OL) is 9.3 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.66.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for LSG stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LEROY SEAFOOD GROUP ASA (LSG.OL) is expected to decline by -45.64% in the next year.