What is Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited's (LIC.NZ) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited (LIC.NZ) is 97/100, with a Strong Buy signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (47), Value (88), and Momentum (72) factor ranks across MoatMap's universe of 25,000+ stocks.

Does Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited have an economic moat?

Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited (LIC.NZ) has a Quality factor score of 47/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited (LIC.NZ) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 97/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited in?

Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited (LIC.NZ) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Farm Products industry (New Zealand).

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LIC.NZ

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Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited · Consumer Defensive · New Zealand · $90M · Avg Vol: $17K/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

7.1x

ROE

7.1%

D/E

0.1x

Dividend %

11.5%

AI CONVICTION THESIS

While the company scores strongly on value and momentum, it fails the eligibility criteria as the quality score (47) falls below the 50-point requirement. No adverse information is present, but it does not meet the strict screen for approval.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited operates as an agri-tech and herd improvement co-operative in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and internationally. It operates through four segments: NZ Market Genetics, Testing, Farm Software, and International.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (NZD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM
Revenue	263.2M	276.5M	267.3M	—	0.8%	323.2M
EPS (NZD)	0.19	0.19	0.05	0.22	5.4%	0.15
Shares	142.3M	142.3M	142.3M	—	0.0%	141.9M
Debt	18.1M	21.5M	21.7M	—	9.6%	24.3M
Equity	293.1M	297.5M	274.9M	—	-3.1%	—
Op CF	57.1M	36.8M	40.1M	—	-16.3%	51.5M
Inv CF	17.7M	-20.6M	-8.6M	—	—	—
Fin CF	-29.6M	-25.9M	-43.7M	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-2.6%

SMA 50SMA 200

$0.6394

RSI (14)

83.3

52W High

$0.7028

From 52W High

0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC (ROA)

3.0%*17.3

ROE

7.1%40.1

GP/Assets

35.4%63.4

Op. Margin

-22.8%3.9

FCF/Assets

5.6%57.3

Piotroski

649.5

Int. Cover

—N/A

D/E Ratio

0.08x77.1

Current Ratio

3.41x84.0

Value

P/E (TTM)

7.1x92.3

EV/EBITDA

3.8x92.5

P/FCF

7.6x78.1

P/B

0.5x92.8

P/S

0.5x74.4

Div Yield

11.5%98.4

Momentum

52W High %

91%77.8

RS 6M

17%85.0

SMA 50/200

1.10x84.4

EPS Rev 4W

—N/A

EPS Rev 12W

—N/A

EPS Improve

—N/A

Q Growth

—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$90M

P/E (Forward)

—

Gross Margin

40.3%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Defensive, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of LIC.NZ are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
LIC.NZ	Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited(you)	$90M	97	Strong Buy
SEK.NZ	Seeka Limited	$135M	97	Strong Buy
NZK.NZ	New Zealand King Salmon Investments Limited	$73M	60	Hold
SAN.NZ	Sanford Limited	$377M	79	Buy
CVT.NZ	Comvita Limited	$63M	71	Buy
DGL.NZ	Delegat Group Limited	$269M	81	Strong Buy
SCL.NZ	Scales Corporation Limited	$607M	68	Buy
FCG.NZ	Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited	$6.5B	94	Strong Buy
SML.NZ	Synlait Milk Limited	$152M	8	Strong Sell
A2M.AX	The a2 Milk Company Limited	$3.6B	61	Hold

Peer medians: ROE 11.0% · P/E 11.8x · Gross margin 29.2%

Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited (LIC.NZ): Stock Score Summary

Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited (LIC.NZ) has a MoatMap StockRank of 97/100 based on Quality (47/100), Value (88/100), and Momentum (72/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. While the company scores strongly on value and momentum, it fails the eligibility criteria as the quality score (47) falls below the 50-point requirement. No adverse information is present, but it does not meet the strict screen for approval.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$0.64
Market Cap	$90M
P/E (TTM)	7.13
Price/Book	0.50
Return on Equity	7.1%
Debt/Equity	0.08x
Gross Margin	40.3%
Operating Margin	-22.8%
Revenue Growth	9.2%
Dividend Yield	11.5%
Free Cash Flow	$12M

Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited operates in the Farm Products industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (New Zealand).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited’s (LIC.NZ) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited (LIC.NZ) is 97/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (47), Value (88), and Momentum (72) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited have an economic moat?: Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited (LIC.NZ) has a Quality factor score of 47/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited (LIC.NZ) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 97/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited in?: Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited (LIC.NZ) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Farm Products industry (New Zealand).