LEROY SEAFOOD GROUP ASA (LSG.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Oslo - OSL:LSG - NO0003096208 - Common Stock
50.75 NOK
+0.2 (+0.4%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to LSG. LSG was compared to 58 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.
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.
In the past 5 years LSG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of LSG (3.29%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LSG's Return On Equity of 7.13% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LSG outperforms 53.45% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of LSG (6.22%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LSG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.82%. This 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
The Profit Margin of LSG (3.91%) is better than 60.34% of its industry peers.
LSG's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.16%, LSG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.34% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LSG has declined.
LSG has a better Gross Margin (44.85%) than 67.24% of its industry peers.
LSG's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for LSG remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LSG remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
LSG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
LSG has an Altman-Z score of 2.66. 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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.66, LSG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.69% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LSG is 9.63, which is on the high side as it means it would take LSG, 9.63 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
LSG's Debt to FCF ratio of 9.63 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LSG outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that LSG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
LSG has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.61. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LSG outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.66 |
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.
LSG has a better Current ratio (2.12) than 79.31% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.82 indicates that LSG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LSG's Quick ratio of 1.82 is amongst the best of the industry. LSG outperforms 86.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.82 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 48.79% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.38% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.83% in the past 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)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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -2.36% on average over the next years.
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
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.29 indicates a reasonable valuation of LSG.
LSG's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LSG is cheaper than 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
LSG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.51.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.21, the valuation of LSG can be described as very reasonable.
LSG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LSG is cheaper than 70.69% of the companies in the same industry.
LSG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.13.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.21 |
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.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as LSG.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.78 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LSG's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.36% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.11
EPS Next 2Y-9.67%
EPS Next 3Y-2.36%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LSG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.03%, which is a nice return.
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.
LSG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
| 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.
LSG's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. 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, 7:00:00 PM)
50.75
+0.2 (+0.4%)
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 Cap30.24B
Revenue(TTM)31.12B
Net Income(TTM)1.30B
Analysts69.33
Price Target56.1 (10.54%)
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 | 9.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.21 | ||
| P/S | 0.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 23 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.46 | ||
| P/B | 1.66 | ||
| P/tB | 3.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.78 |
EPS(TTM)5.46
EY10.76%
EPS(NY)4.53
Fwd EY8.92%
FCF(TTM)2.21
FCFY4.35%
OCF(TTM)5.37
OCFY10.58%
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 | 2.66 |
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
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to LSG.OL.
What is the valuation status of LEROY SEAFOOD GROUP ASA (LSG.OL) stock?
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 are the PE and PB ratios of LEROY SEAFOOD GROUP ASA (LSG.OL) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LEROY SEAFOOD GROUP ASA (LSG.OL) is 9.29 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.66.
What is the expected EPS growth for LEROY SEAFOOD GROUP ASA (LSG.OL) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LEROY SEAFOOD GROUP ASA (LSG.OL) is expected to decline by -45.64% in the next year.