Lancaster Colony [LANC] vs Ingredion [INGR] Detailed Stock Comparison
Lancaster Colony
NASDAQ
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Ingredion
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Lancaster Colony wins in 6 metrics, Ingredion wins in 14 metrics, with 0 ties. Ingredion appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Lancaster Colony | Ingredion | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 28.09 | 12.46 | Ingredion |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 4.78 | 1.96 | Ingredion |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 0.00 | 42.30 | Lancaster Colony |
| PEG Ratio | 24.33 | 0.36 | Ingredion |
| EV/EBITDA | 16.34 | 7.04 | Ingredion |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 8.99% | 9.24% | Ingredion |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 10.61% | 14.95% | Ingredion |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 10.61% | 14.95% | Ingredion |
| Return on Equity | 17.77% | 17.17% | Lancaster Colony |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 11.69% | 9.03% | Lancaster Colony |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $183.98M | $1.14B | Ingredion |
| Dividend Yield | 2.22% | 1.74% | Lancaster Colony |
| 1-Year Return | 2.54% | -2.85% | Lancaster Colony |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.52 | 1.12 | Ingredion |
| Enterprise Value | $4.66B | $9.14B | Ingredion |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 2.49 | 1.25 | Ingredion |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 23.14% | 26.02% | Ingredion |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $69 | $113 | Ingredion |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $6.15 | $10.24 | Ingredion |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.48 | 0.71 | Lancaster Colony |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Lancaster Colony vs Ingredion Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Colony | 6.33% | 4.93% | 3.46% | 16.75% | -2.72% | 9.64% |
| Ingredion | 1.10% | 2.47% | -3.74% | -5.97% | -0.97% | -5.47% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Colony | 2.54% | 2.87% | 1.93% | 85.84% | 275.76% | 306.95% |
| Ingredion | -2.85% | 44.08% | 60.64% | 49.87% | 276.98% | 481.79% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Lancaster Colony vs Ingredion
| Metric | LANC | INGR |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $4.76B | $8.19B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 116,078 | 365,750 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 118,257 | 463,447 |
| Last Close | $189.18 | $129.04 |
| 52 Week Range | $156.14 - $202.63 | $120.51 - $155.44 |
| % from 52W High | -6.64% | -16.98% |
| All-Time High | $220.65 (May 01, 2023) | $155.44 (Nov 04, 2024) |
| % from All-Time High | -14.26% | -16.98% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.20% | -0.02% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.04% | 0.32% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.09% | 0.09% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.11% | 0.15% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.18% | 0.17% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 0.00 | 42.30 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $36.14 | $65.27 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | N/A | $13.52 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $207.42M | $1.18B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $109.24M | $575.12M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 2.22% | 1.74% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $3.75 | $2.38 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Lancaster Colony vs Ingredion
| Metric | LANC | INGR |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 28.09 | 12.46 |
| Forward P/E | 24.33 | 11.49 |
| PEG Ratio | 24.33 | 0.36 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 2.52 | 1.12 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 4.78 | 1.96 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $4.76B | $8.19B |
| Enterprise Value | $4.66B | $9.14B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 2.49 | 1.25 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 16.34 | 7.04 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.48 | 0.71 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $36.14 | $65.27 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Lancaster Colony vs Ingredion
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | LANC | INGR |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $457.84M | $1.81B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $351.87M | $1.35B |
| Gross Profit | $105.96M | $466.00M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $49.88M | $283.00M |
| EBITDA | $65.53M | $338.00M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $51.84M | $267.00M |
| Income Tax | $10.71M | $68.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $41.12M | $199.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | LANC | INGR |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $124.56M | $837.00M |
| Total Current Assets | $439.66M | $3.37B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $186.38M | $1.18B |
| Long-Term Debt | $41.82M | $1.74B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $996.25M | $4.05B |
| Retained Earnings | $1.62B | $5.24B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $1.02B | N/A |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | LANC | INGR |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $27.14M | $147.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-15.06M | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $30.75M | $-15.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-514,000 | $-154.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-76,000 | $-55.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | LANC | INGR |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 594,623 | 1.29M |
| Short Ratio | 4.31 | 2.86 |
| Short % of Float | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 116,078 | 365,750 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 118,257 | 463,447 |
| Shares Outstanding | 27.53M | 64.50M |
| Float Shares | 19.86M | 63.67M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.28% | 0.01% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.64% | 0.94% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Lancaster Colony vs Ingredion
| Metric | LANC | INGR |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $3.75 | $2.38 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 2.22% | 1.74% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $3.55 | $2.74 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.49% | 0.71% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $10.65 | $8.21 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 06, 2025 | Apr 01, 2025 |