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LB:CA:TSX-Laurentian Bank of Canada

EQUITY | Banks | Toronto Stock Exchange

Last Closing

CAD 42.01

Change

0.00 (0.00)%

Market Cap

CAD 1.79B

Volume

0.26M

Analyst Target

CAD 41.50
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About

Laurentian Bank of Canada and its subsidiaries provide banking services to individuals and small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as to independent advisors across Canada and operate as a full-service brokerage firm.

Company Website : http://www.laurentianbank.com

Currency: CAD

Country : Canada

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Banks) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 10.35% 91% A- 67% D+
Dividend Return 1.71% 31% F 66% D+
Total Return 12.06% 91% A- 69% C-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -14.04% 30% F 33% F
Dividend Return 5.28% 83% B 78% C+
Total Return -8.76% 31% F 35% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -10.77% 34% F 45% F
Dividend Return 25.28% 77% C+ 77% C+
Total Return 14.51% 50% F 54% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -2.00% 24% F 27% F
Dividend Return 2.66% 36% F 43% F
Total Return 4.67% 81% B- 75% C
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 15.23% 32% F 47% F
Risk Adjusted Return 17.46% 29% F 36% F
Market Capitalization 1.79B 89% A- 90% A-

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Banks) Ratio vs. Market (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 15.40 29% 39%
Price/Book Ratio 0.78 36% 65%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 0.79 39% 56%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio -4.61 85% 74%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 8.26% 9% 57%
Return on Invested Capital N/A N/A N/A
Return on Assets 0.44% 5% 40%
Debt to Equity Ratio 366.00% 8% 5%

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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 total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

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.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

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 dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Negative free cash flow

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

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.