Lamb Weston's fiscal 2027 first-quarter sales rose 1% to $1.7 billion as higher volume and slightly favorable currency offset lower prices and unfavorable mix. Adjusted EBITDA margin of 17.1% was 110 basis points lower than the prior year but 80 basis points higher than the fiscal fourth quarter.
Lamb Weston’s products generate high margins for restaurants, increasing loyalty and willingness to pay for consistency and quality.
Poor execution, like the initial rollout of its new ERP system in fiscal 2024, can overshadow competitive advantages and lead to lost market share and profit margin erosion.
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Price/Earnings (Normalized) | 18.13 | 9.47 | 9.71 |
Price/Book Value | 4.05 | 2.34 | 0.77 |
Price/Sales | 1.11 | 0.96 | 1.12 |
Price/Cash Flow | 9.46 | 6.12 | 7.19 |
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Quick Ratio | 0.68 | 0.32 | 0.57 |
Current Ratio | 1.45 | 0.70 | 1.06 |
Interest Coverage | 2.88 | −0.28 | −4.59 |
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Return on Assets (Normalized) | 5.72% | 5.83% | 3.58% |
Return on Equity (Normalized) | 23.31% | 21.45% | 7.08% |
Return on Invested Capital (Normalized) | 9.48% | 10.10% | 5.47% |
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