Lancaster Colony [LANC] vs Kellanova [K] Detailed Stock Comparison
Lancaster Colony
NASDAQ
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Kellanova
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Lancaster Colony wins in 9 metrics, Kellanova wins in 11 metrics, with 0 ties. Kellanova appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Lancaster Colony | Kellanova | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 28.09 | 20.94 | Kellanova |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 4.78 | 6.77 | Lancaster Colony |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 0.00 | 154.85 | Lancaster Colony |
| PEG Ratio | 24.33 | 66.66 | Lancaster Colony |
| EV/EBITDA | 16.34 | 15.06 | Kellanova |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 8.99% | 10.56% | Kellanova |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 10.61% | 14.27% | Kellanova |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 10.61% | 14.27% | Kellanova |
| Return on Equity | 17.77% | 35.33% | Kellanova |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 11.69% | 7.59% | Lancaster Colony |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $183.98M | $1.13B | Kellanova |
| Dividend Yield | 2.22% | 2.17% | Lancaster Colony |
| 1-Year Return | 2.54% | -0.64% | Lancaster Colony |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.52 | 2.20 | Kellanova |
| Enterprise Value | $4.66B | $34.07B | Kellanova |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 2.49 | 2.70 | Lancaster Colony |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 23.14% | 34.03% | Kellanova |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $69 | $37 | Lancaster Colony |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $6.15 | $3.82 | Lancaster Colony |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.48 | 0.28 | Kellanova |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Lancaster Colony vs Kellanova 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% |
| Kellanova | 0.20% | -0.05% | 0.07% | -2.35% | -3.11% | -1.12% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Colony | 2.54% | 2.87% | 1.93% | 85.84% | 275.76% | 306.95% |
| Kellanova | -0.64% | 15.59% | 21.02% | 27.32% | 69.06% | 89.03% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Lancaster Colony vs Kellanova
| Metric | LANC | K |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $4.76B | $27.81B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 116,078 | 1,816,780 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 118,257 | 2,318,580 |
| Last Close | $189.18 | $80.15 |
| 52 Week Range | $156.14 - $202.63 | $77.70 - $83.22 |
| % from 52W High | -6.64% | -3.69% |
| All-Time High | $220.65 (May 01, 2023) | $83.22 (Mar 03, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -14.26% | -3.69% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.20% | 0.00% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.04% | -0.13% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.09% | 0.11% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.11% | 0.14% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.18% | 0.35% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 0.00 | 154.85 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $36.14 | $11.82 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | N/A | $1.04 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $207.42M | $1.30B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $109.24M | $605.75M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 2.22% | 2.17% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $3.75 | $1.71 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Lancaster Colony vs Kellanova
| Metric | LANC | K |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 28.09 | 20.94 |
| Forward P/E | 24.33 | 66.66 |
| PEG Ratio | 24.33 | 66.66 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 2.52 | 2.20 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 4.78 | 6.77 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $4.76B | $27.81B |
| Enterprise Value | $4.66B | $34.07B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 2.49 | 2.70 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 16.34 | 15.06 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.48 | 0.28 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $36.14 | $11.82 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Lancaster Colony vs Kellanova
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 | K |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $457.84M | $3.20B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $351.87M | $2.11B |
| Gross Profit | $105.96M | $1.09B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $49.88M | $438.00M |
| EBITDA | $65.53M | $538.00M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $51.84M | $384.00M |
| Income Tax | $10.71M | $83.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $41.12M | $303.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | LANC | K |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $124.56M | $330.00M |
| Total Current Assets | $439.66M | $3.47B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $186.38M | $4.34B |
| Long-Term Debt | $41.82M | $5.49B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $996.25M | $4.03B |
| Retained Earnings | $1.62B | $9.50B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $1.02B | $3.95B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | LANC | K |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $27.14M | $122.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-15.06M | $-176.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | $30.75M | $-60.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-514,000 | $-631.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-76,000 | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | LANC | K |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 594,623 | 10.74M |
| Short Ratio | 4.31 | 3.69 |
| Short % of Float | 0.03% | 0.04% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 116,078 | 1,816,780 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 118,257 | 2,318,580 |
| Shares Outstanding | 27.53M | 345.11M |
| Float Shares | 19.86M | 342.72M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.28% | 0.01% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.64% | 0.84% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Lancaster Colony vs Kellanova
| Metric | LANC | K |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $3.75 | $1.71 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 2.22% | 2.17% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $3.55 | $3.01 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.49% | 1.40% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $10.65 | $9.04 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 06, 2025 | Mar 03, 2025 |