LUCARA DIAMOND CORP (LUC.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:LUC - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA54928Q1081 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
Taking everything into account, LUC scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LUC was compared to 820 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. LUC has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. LUC has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LUC has reported negative net income.
LUC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years LUC reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
LUC had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of LUC (-5.04%) is better than 69.46% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -13.32%, LUC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.35% of the companies in the same industry.
LUC has a better Return On Invested Capital (3.52%) than 90.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LUC is below the industry average of 11.94%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.52%) for LUC is well below the 3 year average (8.85%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that LUC had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -5.04% | ||
| ROE | -13.32% | ||
| ROIC | 3.52% |
ROA(3y)3.47%
ROA(5y)1.24%
ROE(3y)5.39%
ROE(5y)1.78%
ROIC(3y)8.85%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
LUC has a Operating Margin of 18.07%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LUC outperforms 92.03% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LUC has grown nicely.
LUC's Gross Margin of 30.40% is amongst the best of the industry. LUC outperforms 91.49% of its industry peers.
LUC's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 18.07% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 30.4% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y2.86%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y3.15%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LUC is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LUC has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for LUC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, LUC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.59, we must say that LUC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
LUC has a Altman-Z score (0.59) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.78 indicates that LUC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
LUC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.78. This is amonst the worse of the industry: LUC underperforms 81.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.59 |
ROIC/WACC0.3
WACC11.56%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.38 indicates that LUC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LUC's Current ratio of 1.38 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LUC outperforms 42.84% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.89 indicates that LUC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LUC's Quick ratio of 0.89 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LUC is outperformed by 63.51% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LUC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -240.00%.
Looking at the last year, LUC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -11.81% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, LUC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.13% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-240%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-100%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.81%
Revenue growth 3Y12.28%
Revenue growth 5Y0.13%
Sales Q2Q%-22.14%
3.2 Future
LUC is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 44.38% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.55% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y140.4%
EPS Next 2Y95.4%
EPS Next 3Y44.39%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-10.71%
Revenue Next 2Y6.43%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.55%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
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
LUC reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 2.94, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of LUC.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LUC is valued cheaper than 98.24% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LUC to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.68), we can say LUC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 2.94 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LUC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LUC is cheaper than 92.70% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.85 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LUC's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
LUC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
LUC's earnings are expected to grow with 44.38% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y95.4%
EPS Next 3Y44.39%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LUC does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:LUC (2/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners14.81%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.39%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap171.70M
Analysts45.71
Price Target0.51 (34.21%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-62.87%
Min EPS beat(2)-100%
Max EPS beat(2)-25.74%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-159.82%
Min EPS beat(4)-364.03%
Max EPS beat(4)-25.74%
EPS beat(8)0
Avg EPS beat(8)-113.41%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-70.98%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-80%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-21.66%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 2.94 | ||
| P/S | 0.75 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.52 | ||
| P/B | 0.48 | ||
| P/tB | 0.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.85 |
EPS(TTM)-0.1
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.13
Fwd EY33.96%
FCF(TTM)-0.2
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.11
OCFY28.44%
SpS0.51
BVpS0.8
TBVpS0.8
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -5.04% | ||
| ROE | -13.32% | ||
| ROCE | 4.89% | ||
| ROIC | 3.52% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.67% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.67% | ||
| OM | 18.07% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 30.4% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)3.47%
ROA(5y)1.24%
ROE(3y)5.39%
ROE(5y)1.78%
ROIC(3y)8.85%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)9.42%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)9.87%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)12.3%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y-5.22%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.14%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y2.86%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y3.15%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.24
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.23 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 551.8% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 60.7% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.19% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.59 |
F-Score3
WACC11.56%
ROIC/WACC0.3
Cap/Depr(3y)434.31%
Cap/Depr(5y)285.03%
Cap/Sales(3y)55.52%
Cap/Sales(5y)41.55%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-240%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-100%
EPS Next Y140.4%
EPS Next 2Y95.4%
EPS Next 3Y44.39%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.81%
Revenue growth 3Y12.28%
Revenue growth 5Y0.13%
Sales Q2Q%-22.14%
Revenue Next Year-10.71%
Revenue Next 2Y6.43%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.55%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-34.05%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y3%
EBIT Next Year-19.07%
EBIT Next 3Y-3.55%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-2550.81%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-72.06%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y7.03%