LEROY SEAFOOD GROUP ASA (LSG.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Oslo - OSL:LSG - NO0003096208 - Common Stock
46.54 NOK
+0.62 (+1.35%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to LSG. LSG was compared to 59 industry peers in the Food Products industry. LSG has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. 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.
Each year in the past 5 years LSG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of LSG (3.29%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 7.13%, LSG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.85% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 6.22%, LSG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.32% 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 7.13%.
| 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 55.93% of the companies in the same industry.
LSG's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
LSG has a better Operating Margin (8.16%) than 61.02% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LSG has declined.
LSG's Gross Margin of 44.85% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LSG outperforms 64.41% 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.
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.
LSG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
LSG has an Altman-Z score of 2.58. 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 Altman-Z score of 2.58. This is in the better half of the industry: LSG outperforms 66.10% 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 of 9.63. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LSG outperforms 47.46% 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 (0.61) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.58 |
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC7.29%
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 77.97% 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 has a better Quick ratio (1.82) than 83.05% 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.
LSG shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.38% yearly.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -3.44% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.95% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-46%
EPS Next 2Y-10.33%
EPS Next 3Y-3.44%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.6%
Revenue Next 2Y5.42%
Revenue Next 3Y4.95%
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 8.52, which indicates a very decent valuation of LSG.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LSG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.05% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LSG to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.15), we can say LSG is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.43 indicates a reasonable valuation of LSG.
LSG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LSG is cheaper than 76.27% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LSG to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.12), we can say LSG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LSG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
LSG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.14 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as LSG's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.44% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.02
EPS Next 2Y-10.33%
EPS Next 3Y-3.44%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LSG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.51%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.35, LSG pays a better dividend. On top of this LSG pays more dividend than 91.53% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, LSG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.51% |
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 118.80% of its income as dividend. 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-10.33%
EPS Next 3Y-3.44%
OSL:LSG (11/27/2025, 4:25:15 PM)
46.54
+0.62 (+1.35%)
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 Cap27.73B
Revenue(TTM)31.12B
Net Income(TTM)1.30B
Analysts69.33
Price Target55.99 (20.31%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.51% |
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)0.61%
PT rev (3m)1.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-85.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.82%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.34%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.43 | ||
| P/S | 0.84 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.1 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.67 | ||
| P/B | 1.52 | ||
| P/tB | 2.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.14 |
EPS(TTM)5.46
EY11.73%
EPS(NY)4.46
Fwd EY9.59%
FCF(TTM)2.21
FCFY4.74%
OCF(TTM)5.37
OCFY11.53%
SpS55.63
BVpS30.55
TBVpS15.7
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.02
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 | 2.58 |
F-Score5
WACC7.29%
ROIC/WACC0.85
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-46%
EPS Next 2Y-10.33%
EPS Next 3Y-3.44%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.83%
Revenue growth 3Y10.49%
Revenue growth 5Y8.79%
Sales Q2Q%10.97%
Revenue Next Year3.6%
Revenue Next 2Y5.42%
Revenue Next 3Y4.95%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.54%
EBIT growth 3Y2.7%
EBIT growth 5Y0.01%
EBIT Next Year58.39%
EBIT Next 3Y31.09%
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 8.52 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.52.
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 -46% in the next year.