Lawson, Inc.

As of May 31, 2024, Lawson, Inc. has 100.08M shares outstanding.

As of May 31, 2024, Lawson, Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 19.49. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.94, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 4.14.

As of May 31, 2024, Lawson, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 19.10 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 1.45 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 19.10 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Lawson, Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 6.61, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers.

As of May 31, 2024, Lawson, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 0.75, meaning it holds 0.8x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities.

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2024, Lawson, Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 23.13, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 5.31 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 2.22, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 4.52, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. Inventory turnover of 16.98 indicates how many times Lawson, Inc. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

These figures cover the twelve months ended May 31, 2024. That works out to an effective tax rate of 31.41, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items.

As of the close on July 23, 2024, Lawson, Inc.'s stock has gained approximately 50.06% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 10,331.20, while the 200-day moving average is 9,038.48.

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2024, Lawson, Inc. posted a gross margin of 53.47, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 7.57 and net profit margin of 4.81 provide insight into operational efficiency.

These figures cover the twelve months ended May 31, 2024. The dividend payout ratio of 21.79 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 22.69, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 21.26, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Lawson, Inc. shareholders.

As of May 31, 2024, Lawson, Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 0.87, below the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.