Limoneira Company (LMNR) Financial Ratios
18 years of historical data (2008–2025) · Consumer Defensive · Agricultural Farm Products
EV/EBITDA
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N/A
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5yr avg: 80.95
30Y Low14.5·High86.2
P/FCF
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N/A
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5yr avg: 48.84
30Y Low43.9·High138.2
P/B Ratio
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1.22
↓-17% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.47
30Y Low1.1·High4.8
ROE
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-8.1%
↑-2336% vs avg
5yr avg: -0.3%
30Y Low-8%·High11%
Debt/EBITDA
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N/A
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5yr avg: 15.70
30Y Low2.2·High32.3
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
LMNR Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Limoneira Company currently has a negative P/E ratio, indicating the company is operating at a loss on a trailing-twelve-month basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $237M | $252M | $454M | $252M | $209M | $283M | $244M | $333M | $400M | $334M | $279M |
| Enterprise Value | $310M | $325M | $495M | $293M | $314M | $416M | $370M | $441M | $479M | $439M | $370M |
| P/E Ratio → | -14.05 | — | 64.10 | 28.58 | — | — | — | — | 19.72 | 55.60 | 37.87 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.48 | 1.58 | 2.37 | 1.40 | 1.13 | 1.71 | 1.48 | 1.94 | 3.09 | 2.76 | 2.50 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.22 | 1.32 | 2.24 | 1.25 | 1.09 | 1.42 | 1.18 | 1.43 | 1.74 | 2.26 | 2.01 |
| P/FCF | — | — | 53.82 | — | 43.86 | — | — | — | — | 59.89 | — |
| P/OCF | — | — | 25.44 | — | 14.09 | 29.48 | — | 243.67 | 21.72 | 18.09 | 19.50 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
LMNR EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 2.03 | 2.58 | 1.63 | 1.70 | 2.50 | 2.25 | 2.57 | 3.70 | 3.62 | 3.31 |
| EV / EBITDA | — | — | 168.63 | 14.51 | 39.53 | 101.16 | — | 215.08 | 28.58 | 23.94 | 25.44 |
| EV / EBIT | — | — | 39.57 | 21.17 | 118.89 | — | — | — | 32.35 | 36.62 | 25.08 |
| EV / FCF | — | — | 58.64 | — | 65.89 | — | — | — | — | 78.64 | — |
LMNR Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Limoneira Company earns an operating margin of -15.1%, below the Consumer Defensive sector average of 3.5%. Operating margins have compressed from 6.0% to -15.1% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. A negative ROE of -8.1% indicates the company is currently destroying shareholder equity.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | -0.3% | -0.3% | 11.2% | 3.4% | 10.6% | 8.0% | 1.7% | 8.5% | 20.9% | 21.4% | 20.1% |
| Operating Margin | -15.1% | -15.1% | -3.2% | 6.0% | -1.2% | -3.7% | -11.2% | -3.8% | 7.3% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| Net Profit Margin | -10.0% | -10.0% | 4.0% | 5.2% | -0.3% | -2.3% | -10.9% | -3.2% | 15.6% | 5.4% | 7.2% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | -8.1% | -8.1% | 3.8% | 4.8% | -0.2% | -1.9% | -8.2% | -2.4% | 10.7% | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| ROA | -5.2% | -5.2% | 2.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% | -1.0% | -4.5% | -1.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| ROIC | -7.1% | -7.1% | -1.9% | 3.0% | -0.5% | -1.4% | -4.1% | -1.5% | 2.5% | 3.7% | 3.0% |
| ROCE | -8.7% | -8.7% | -2.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | -1.7% | -5.1% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
LMNR Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Net debt stands at $73M ($74M total debt minus $2M cash).
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.22 | 0.23 | 0.55 | 0.67 | 0.61 | 0.47 | 0.35 | 0.71 | 0.65 |
| Debt / EBITDA | — | — | 14.89 | 2.25 | 13.32 | 32.33 | — | 53.13 | 4.78 | 5.73 | 6.24 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.38 | 0.20 | 0.21 | 0.55 | 0.66 | 0.61 | 0.47 | 0.35 | 0.71 | 0.65 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | — | — | 13.87 | 2.07 | 13.22 | 32.23 | — | 52.83 | 4.74 | 5.71 | 6.24 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | 4.82 | — | 22.03 | — | — | — | — | 18.75 | — |
| Interest Coverage | -12.53 | -12.53 | 13.02 | 28.05 | 1.15 | -1.77 | -11.91 | -1.89 | 13.20 | 6.74 | 10.29 |
LMNR Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.35x means Limoneira Company can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The current ratio has improved from 0.91x to 1.35x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.35 | 1.35 | 0.74 | 0.91 | 0.96 | 1.19 | 1.35 | 1.11 | 1.15 | 0.98 | 0.78 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.35 | 1.35 | 0.74 | 0.76 | 0.63 | 0.91 | 1.01 | 0.74 | 0.86 | 0.80 | 0.62 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.09 | 0.11 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.50 | 0.64 | 0.60 | 0.50 | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.43 | 0.31 | 0.36 | 0.37 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | 36.26 | 12.91 | 15.25 | 15.19 | 13.53 | 13.23 | 23.13 | 23.23 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 46.50 | 33.23 | 35.93 | 39.57 | 38.44 | 36.07 | 41.01 | 48.78 | 34.67 | 39.53 |
LMNR Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Limoneira Company returns 3.1% to shareholders annually — split between a 2.3% dividend yield and 0.8% buyback yield.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.3% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | 70.1% | 57.3% | — | — | — | — | 19.9% | 47.8% | 35.2% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | — | — | 1.6% | 3.5% | — | — | — | — | 5.1% | 1.8% | 2.6% |
| FCF Yield | — | — | 1.9% | — | 2.3% | — | — | — | — | 1.7% | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.1% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 2.4% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $18M | $18M | $18M | $18M | $18M | $18M | $18M | $16M | $14M | $14M |
Peer Comparison
Compare LMNR with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LMNRYou | $237M | -14.1 | — | — | -0.3% | -15.1% | -8.1% | -7.1% | — |
 AVO | $812M | 21.7 | 8.9 | 21.8 | 11.6% | 5.1% | 6.3% | 7.2% | 1.9 |
 CVGW | $466M | 23.5 | 15.8 | 24.0 | 9.8% | 3.0% | 9.6% | 8.6% | 0.9 |
 PNFP | $7B | 16.1 | 9.7 | 9.2 | 49.1% | 20.4% | 7.6% | 4.9% | 3.7 |
 DOLE | $1B | 20.3 | 6.4 | — | 8.1% | 2.7% | 4.5% | 7.6% | 3.4 |
 FDP | $1B | 14.6 | 6.7 | 7.1 | 9.2% | 4.3% | 4.5% | 5.8% | 1.8 |
 SFM | $8B | 15.2 | 9.3 | 16.2 | 37.1% | 7.8% | 38.4% | 17.8% | 2.0 |
 PFGC | $16B | 47.5 | 15.8 | 23.1 | 11.7% | 1.3% | 7.9% | 5.7% | 5.2 |
 GO | $916M | -4.0 | — | 38.5 | 30.3% | -4.7% | -20.6% | -6.0% | — |
 TSN | $20B | 40.8 | 9.8 | 16.8 | 6.5% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 4.1% | 3.2 |
 ADM | $36B | 33.7 | 16.7 | 8.6 | 6.3% | 1.8% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 3.2 |
| Consumer Defensive Median | — | 18.8 | 11.0 | 15.3 | 40.8% | 3.5% | 6.5% | 5.7% | 3.5 |
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LMNR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LMNR stock.
What is Limoneira Company's P/E ratio?
Limoneira Company's current P/E ratio is -14.1x. The historical average is 60.0x.
What is Limoneira Company's ROE?
Limoneira Company's return on equity (ROE) is -8.1%. The historical average is 2.0%.
Is LMNR stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Limoneira Company is trading at a P/E of -14.1x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Limoneira Company's dividend yield?
Limoneira Company's current dividend yield is 2.32%.
What are Limoneira Company's profit margins?
Limoneira Company has -0.3% gross margin and -15.1% operating margin.