LEROY SEAFOOD GROUP ASA (LSG.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
OSL:LSG - Euronext Oslo - NO0003096208 - Common Stock - Currency: NOK
LSG gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 57 industry peers in the Food Products industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of LSG get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. LSG has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. LSG also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes LSG very considerable for dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LSG had positive earnings in the past year.
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 better Return On Assets (6.24%) than 77.59% of its industry peers.
LSG's Return On Equity of 13.36% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LSG outperforms 77.59% of its industry peers.
LSG's Return On Invested Capital of 5.66% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LSG outperforms 51.72% of its industry peers.
LSG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.79%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.01%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.24% | ||
| ROE | 13.36% | ||
| ROIC | 5.66% |
ROA(3y)4.91%
ROA(5y)5.01%
ROE(3y)9.86%
ROE(5y)9.75%
ROIC(3y)6.79%
ROIC(5y)6.54%
1.3 Margins
LSG has a better Profit Margin (8.59%) than 74.14% of its industry peers.
LSG's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
LSG has a Operating Margin (8.66%) which is in line with its industry peers.
LSG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 45.60%, LSG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
LSG's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.66% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.59% | ||
| GM | 45.6% |
OM growth 3Y-7.51%
OM growth 5Y-8.34%
PM growth 3Y-9.03%
PM growth 5Y-1.13%
GM growth 3Y0.61%
GM growth 5Y0.15%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LSG is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for LSG remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LSG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The debt/assets ratio for LSG is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
LSG has an Altman-Z score of 2.54. 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.
LSG has a better Altman-Z score (2.54) than 65.52% of its industry peers.
LSG has a debt to FCF ratio of 35.38. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as LSG would need 35.38 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 35.38, LSG is not doing good in the industry: 70.69% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
LSG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.57. This is a neutral value indicating LSG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of LSG (0.57) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 35.38 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.54 |
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC7.34%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.38 indicates that LSG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.38, LSG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.48% of the companies in the same industry.
LSG has a Quick Ratio of 2.08. This indicates that LSG is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.08, LSG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.08 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 897.33% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, LSG shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.56% 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.
LSG shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.79% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)897.33%
EPS 3Y0.52%
EPS 5Y7.56%
EPS Q2Q%86.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.83%
Revenue growth 3Y10.49%
Revenue growth 5Y8.79%
Sales Q2Q%3.02%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LSG will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 34.43% on average per year.
LSG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.74% yearly.
EPS Next Y56.09%
EPS Next 2Y34.43%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.88%
Revenue Next 2Y6.75%
Revenue Next 3Y5.74%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.22, which indicates a very decent valuation of LSG.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LSG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LSG is cheaper than 70.69% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LSG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 29.35.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.69, which indicates a very decent valuation of LSG.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LSG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LSG is cheaper than 63.79% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.10, LSG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.69 |
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.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LSG is valued a bit more expensive than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 79.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.74 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LSG's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
LSG has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
LSG's earnings are expected to grow with 34.43% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.2
PEG (5Y)1.48
EPS Next 2Y34.43%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LSG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.98%, which is a nice return.
LSG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.35. LSG pays more dividend than 87.93% of the companies in the same industry.
LSG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.33.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.98% |
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
LSG pays out 57.47% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
LSG's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP57.47%
EPS Next 2Y34.43%
EPS Next 3YN/A
OSL:LSG (3/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
50.4
+0.2 (+0.4%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners27.83%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap30.03B
Analysts81.33
Price Target64.49 (27.96%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.98% |
Yearly Dividend2.58
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.85%
DP57.47%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-8.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)-11.78%
Max Revenue beat(2)-5.59%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.65%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.78%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.12%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.31%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.63%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.6%
PT rev (1m)4.4%
PT rev (3m)4.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.68%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-7.86%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-7.15%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.69 | ||
| P/S | 0.96 | ||
| P/FCF | 79.14 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.69 | ||
| P/B | 1.5 | ||
| P/tB | 2.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.74 |
EPS(TTM)4.49
EY8.91%
EPS(NY)4.72
Fwd EY9.36%
FCF(TTM)0.64
FCFY1.26%
OCF(TTM)3.43
OCFY6.81%
SpS52.24
BVpS33.59
TBVpS18.69
PEG (NY)0.2
PEG (5Y)1.48
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.24% | ||
| ROE | 13.36% | ||
| ROCE | 7.8% | ||
| ROIC | 5.66% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.22% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.47% | ||
| OM | 8.66% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.59% | ||
| GM | 45.6% | ||
| FCFM | 1.22% |
ROA(3y)4.91%
ROA(5y)5.01%
ROE(3y)9.86%
ROE(5y)9.75%
ROIC(3y)6.79%
ROIC(5y)6.54%
ROICexc(3y)7.63%
ROICexc(5y)7.4%
ROICexgc(3y)10.68%
ROICexgc(5y)10.74%
ROCE(3y)9.18%
ROCE(5y)8.74%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-9.31%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-10.09%
ROICexc growth 3Y-6.36%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.64%
OM growth 3Y-7.51%
OM growth 5Y-8.34%
PM growth 3Y-9.03%
PM growth 5Y-1.13%
GM growth 3Y0.61%
GM growth 5Y0.15%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.73
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 35.38 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.64 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 100.75% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.35% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.85 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 47.02% | ||
| Profit Quality | 14.19% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.54 |
F-Score4
WACC7.34%
ROIC/WACC0.77
Cap/Depr(3y)86.28%
Cap/Depr(5y)88.62%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.35%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.69%
Profit Quality(3y)266.38%
Profit Quality(5y)210.05%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)897.33%
EPS 3Y0.52%
EPS 5Y7.56%
EPS Q2Q%86.18%
EPS Next Y56.09%
EPS Next 2Y34.43%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.83%
Revenue growth 3Y10.49%
Revenue growth 5Y8.79%
Sales Q2Q%3.02%
Revenue Next Year6.88%
Revenue Next 2Y6.75%
Revenue Next 3Y5.74%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-16.43%
EBIT growth 3Y2.2%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.29%
EBIT Next Year105.47%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-81.14%
FCF growth 3Y-48.17%
FCF growth 5Y-23.28%
OCF growth 1Y-38.75%
OCF growth 3Y-18.24%
OCF growth 5Y-6.49%