LEROY SEAFOOD GROUP ASA (LSG.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - OSL:LSG - NO0003096208 - Common Stock
51.85 NOK
+1 (+1.97%)
LSG gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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 correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LSG was profitable.
LSG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years LSG has been profitable.
In the past 5 years LSG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
LSG's Return On Assets of 3.29% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LSG outperforms 51.72% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 7.13%, LSG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.28% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.22%, LSG is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.90% of the companies in the same 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 7.05%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.91%, LSG is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.90% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LSG has remained more or less at the same level.
The Operating Margin of LSG (8.16%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LSG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 44.85%, LSG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.34% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for LSG remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
LSG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 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 2.66. 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.
LSG's Altman-Z score of 2.66 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LSG outperforms 67.24% of its industry peers.
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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 9.63. This is in the lower half of the industry: LSG underperforms 60.34% of its industry peers.
LSG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61. This is a neutral value indicating LSG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
LSG has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.61) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.66 |
ROIC/WACC0.84
WACC7.36%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.12 indicates that LSG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LSG has a better Current ratio (2.12) than 79.31% of its industry peers.
LSG has a Quick Ratio of 1.82. This is a normal value and indicates that LSG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting 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 112.48% 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 6.96% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.79% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)112.48%
EPS 3Y20.89%
EPS 5Y8.38%
EPS Q2Q%-2.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.96%
Revenue growth 3Y10.49%
Revenue growth 5Y8.79%
Sales Q2Q%15.39%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -2.57% on average over the next years.
LSG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.97% yearly.
EPS Next Y-42.04%
EPS Next 2Y-9.5%
EPS Next 3Y-2.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.31%
Revenue Next 2Y5.5%
Revenue Next 3Y4.97%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.28 indicates a rather cheap valuation of LSG.
LSG's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LSG is cheaper than 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.27. LSG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.41, which indicates a very decent valuation of LSG.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LSG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.69% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.77. LSG is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.41 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LSG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LSG is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.8 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as LSG's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.57% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.87
EPS Next 2Y-9.5%
EPS Next 3Y-2.57%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LSG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.89%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.27, 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 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.89% |
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-9.5%
EPS Next 3Y-2.57%
OSL:LSG (9/15/2025, 4:18:41 PM)
51.85
+1 (+1.97%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners25.99%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap30.89B
Analysts73.33
Price Target54.51 (5.13%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.89% |
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)-2.12%
PT rev (3m)-0.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-81.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-86.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)-23.81%
EPS NY rev (3m)-23.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.87%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-34.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.62%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.36%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.41 | ||
| P/S | 0.93 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.66 | ||
| P/B | 1.7 | ||
| P/tB | 3.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.8 |
EPS(TTM)7.12
EY13.73%
EPS(NY)4.54
Fwd EY8.76%
FCF(TTM)2.21
FCFY4.25%
OCF(TTM)5.37
OCFY10.35%
SpS55.63
BVpS30.55
TBVpS15.7
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.87
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-9%
ROICexcg 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
WACC7.36%
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)112.48%
EPS 3Y20.89%
EPS 5Y8.38%
EPS Q2Q%-2.6%
EPS Next Y-42.04%
EPS Next 2Y-9.5%
EPS Next 3Y-2.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.96%
Revenue growth 3Y10.49%
Revenue growth 5Y8.79%
Sales Q2Q%15.39%
Revenue Next Year3.31%
Revenue Next 2Y5.5%
Revenue Next 3Y4.97%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.54%
EBIT growth 3Y2.7%
EBIT growth 5Y0.01%
EBIT Next Year85.65%
EBIT Next 3Y32.33%
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%