LANC:NGS-Lancaster Colony Corporation (USD)

EQUITY | Packaged Foods | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 191.5

Change

-0.50 (-0.26)%

Market Cap

USD 3.81B

Volume

0.15M

Analyst Target

USD 161.33
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About

Lancaster Colony Corp is a manufacturer and marketer of specialty food products for the retail and food service markets. The Company offers dressings, sauces, croutons, fruit glazes, vegetable dips, fruit dips, frozen breads and yeast rolls.

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ETFs Containing LANC

N/A

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Packaged Foods) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 15.09% 79% B- 81% B-
Dividend Return 0.54% 50% F 32% F
Total Return 15.63% 79% B- 80% B-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -12.49% 58% F 38% F
Dividend Return 1.60% 20% F 23% F
Total Return -10.89% 63% D 38% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 26.33% 61% D- 68% D+
Dividend Return 10.22% 50% F 44% F
Total Return 36.55% 61% D- 69% C-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 7.77% 73% C 66% D+
Dividend Return 9.66% 68% D+ 66% D+
Total Return 1.88% 43% F 47% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 22.34% 88% B+ 73% C
Risk Adjusted Return 43.23% 73% C 75% C
Market Capitalization 3.81B 95% A 89% A-

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Packaged Foods) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 29.90 15% 25%
Price/Book Ratio 5.95 8% 19%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 22.79 13% 12%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 21.63 13% 11%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 14.45% 88% 84%
Return on Invested Capital 12.83% 84% 83%
Return on Assets 10.30% 91% 95%
Debt to Equity Ratio N/A N/A N/A

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.