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Lancaster Colony Corporation

Lancaster Colony Corporation

LANC
Lancaster Colony CorporationUS flagNASDAQ Global Select
172.77
USD
-7.25
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4.76BMarket Cap

Total Valuation

Lancaster Colony Corporation carries a market capitalization of 4.76B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 4.64B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap4.76B
Enterprise Value4.64B

Share Statistics

Lancaster Colony Corporation currently has 27.57M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding27.57M
Owned by Insiders (%)N/A
Owned by Institutions (%)N/A

Valuation Ratios

Lancaster Colony Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 28.36. The price-to-sales ratio is 2.49, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 2.65.

PE Ratio28.36
PS Ratio2.49
PB Ratio2.65
P/TBV Ratio6.12
P/FCF Ratio14.87
P/OCF Ratio18.15

Enterprise Valuation

On an enterprise value basis, Lancaster Colony Corporation trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 16.14 and an EV/FCF ratio of 14.52. The EV/Sales ratio of 2.43 reflects the premium investors are willing to pay for the company's revenue stream, while the EV/EBIT multiple of 20.59 provides insight into valuation relative to core operating earnings.

EV / Sales2.43
EV / EBITDA16.14
EV / EBIT20.59
EV / FCF14.52

Financial Position

Lancaster Colony Corporation maintains a current ratio of 2.38, meaning it holds 2.4x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities.

Current Ratio2.38
Quick Ratio1.38
Debt / Equity5.56
Debt / EBITDA0.19
Interest CoverageN/A

Financial Efficiency

Lancaster Colony Corporation posts a return on equity of 9.54 and a return on invested capital of 17.29.

Return on Equity (ROE)9.54
Return on Assets (ROA)13.49
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)17.29
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)9.24
Revenue Per EmployeeN/A
Employee CountN/A
Inventory Turnover8.49

Taxes

Over the trailing twelve months, Lancaster Colony Corporation has paid 46.12M in income taxes, reflecting an effective tax rate of 21.60.

Income Tax46.12M
Effective Tax Rate21.60

Stock Price Statistics

Lancaster Colony Corporation's stock has declined approximately -9.56344% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 169.02, while the 200-day moving average is 178.56.

Beta (5Y)N/A
52-Week Price Change-9.56344%
50-Day Moving Average169.02
200-Day Moving Average178.56
Average Volume (20 Days)N/A

Income Statement

Over the trailing twelve months, Lancaster Colony Corporation generated 1.91B in revenue and converted that into 167.35M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 6.09. EBITDA reached 287.59M, while operating income came in at 225.42M.

Revenue1.91B
Gross Profit455.65M
Operating Income225.42M
Pretax Income213.46M
Net Income167.35M
EBITDA287.59M
EBIT225.42M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)6.09

Balance Sheet

Lancaster Colony Corporation holds 161.48M in cash and equivalents against 55.55M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -161.48M. Total book value stands at 1.79B, with working capital of 257.34M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents161.48M
Total Debt55.55M
Net Debt-161.48M
Equity (Book Value)1.79B
Book Value Per Share65.13
Working Capital257.34M

Cash Flow

Lancaster Colony Corporation produced 261.50M in operating cash flow over the past twelve months. After subtracting -58.00M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 203.50M - equivalent to 7.41 per share.

Operating Cash Flow261.50M
Capital Expenditures-58.00M
Free Cash Flow203.50M
FCF Per Share7.41

Margins

Lancaster Colony Corporation operates with a gross margin of 23.87, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 11.81 and net profit margin of 8.77 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin23.87
Operating Margin11.81
Pretax Margin11.18
Profit Margin8.77
EBITDA Margin15.06

Dividends & Yields

The company's payout ratio of 61.85 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders.

Dividend Per Share3.77
Dividend YieldN/A
Payout Ratio61.85
Shareholder Yield2.43
FCF Yield6.73

Stock Splits

Lancaster Colony Corporation's most recent stock split took place on January 28, 1998 with a 2:3 split ratio.

Last Split Date1/28/1998
Split Ratio2:3

Scores

Lancaster Colony Corporation posts an Altman Z-Score of 15.29, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score15.29