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Lotus Bakeries LOTB.BR

Belgium · Euronext Brussels · ISIN BE0003604155 · Vertical: Listed companies from Belgium

14,080.00EUR+0.57% · 1 dayClose 05 Nov 2026

Lotus Bakeries, a Belgium-based company, develops and sells biscuit and snack brands, mainly Biscoff, TREK, nākd and BEAR. Its 2025 annual report describes growth in all markets, and its brands are presented as drivers of a community-based and innovation-led strategy, with clear strengths in the natural snacks segment.

At the close of 05 Nov 2026, Lotus Bakeries (LOTB.BR) stock was 14,080.00 EUR (+0.57% on the day), with market capitalisation 11.4 bn EUR, P/E 66.4 on diluted EPS of 211.89 EUR over the last 12 months, dividend yield 0.54%, beta 0.44, 52-week range 7,270.00–14,080.00 EUR.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: ESEF annual reports and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
11.4 bn EUR
shares as of 31 Dec 2025
P/E (TTM)
66.4
Diluted EPS TTM 211.89 · TTM to 31 Dec 2025
E/P (TTM)
1.50%
TTM to 31 Dec 2025
Dividend yield
0.54%
DPS 12m 76.00
Beta (2y)
0.44
Volatility (1y) 24%
52-week range
7,270.0014,080.00

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
81.2
overbought (≥ 70)
Bollinger (20, 2)
12,226.28 – 14,195.72
in the upper half of the band · %B 0.94 · band width 14.9%
SMA 50 / 200
12,662.80 / 11,242.65
uptrend (price > SMA50 > SMA200)
MACD (12, 26, 9)
384.38 / 312.96
MACD above signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyEURO STOXX 50vs EURO STOXX 50Vertical median
1 month+14.5%+0.4%+14.1 pp—
3 months+23.1%−3.3%+26.3 pp—
6 months+31.1%+4.0%+27.1 pp—
Year to date+79.4%+8.1%+71.3 pp—
1 year+86.2%+10.7%+75.5 pp+6.3%
3 years+94.5%+50.1%+44.4 pp−6.5%
5 years+148.8%+43.6%+105.2 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−11.1%
09 Feb 2026 → 27 Mar 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−42.2%
17 Oct 2024 → 18 Nov 2025
Compound annual growth (5y)
+20.0%
EURO STOXX 50 +7.5%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

ESEF annual reports carry no quarters: the results are annual (below).

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 100 percentile of its own 2-quarter history (min 37.0, median 47.3, max 57.5; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20242025
Revenue1.2 bn1.4 bn
Revenue YoYunavailable+10.0%
Net income152.6 m172.3 m
Net income YoYunavailable+12.9%
Diluted EPS187.54211.89
Diluted EPS YoYunavailable+13.0%
net %12.4%12.7%
Free cash flowunavailableunavailable

Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
121.9 m EUR
Financial debt
312.3 m EUR
Net debt
190.4 m EUR
Equity
859.6 m EUR
Total assets
1.5 bn EUR
Debt / equity
0.36x
Current ratio
1.49x
ROE
20.9%
ROA
11.8%
FCF margin
unavailable

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (EUR)

Margins

Income statement · EUR

Revenue
2024
1.2 bn
2025
1.4 bn

esef· 07 Apr 2026verified

Operating income
2024
201.5 m
2025
227.6 m

esef· 07 Apr 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2024
36.6 m
2025
40.2 m

esef· 07 Apr 2026verified

EBITDA
2024
238.1 m ≈
2025
267.8 m ≈

esef· 07 Apr 2026derived

Pre-tax income
2024
199.3 m
2025
225.2 m

esef· 07 Apr 2026verified

Income tax
2024
46.8 m
2025
52.9 m

esef· 07 Apr 2026verified

Net income
2024
152.6 m
2025
172.3 m

esef· 07 Apr 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2024
187.54
2025
211.89

esef· 07 Apr 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2024
813.1 k
2025
813.0 k

esef· 07 Apr 2026verified

Dividend per share
2024
57.87
2025
76.00

esef· 07 Apr 2026verified

Balance sheet · EUR

Cash
2024
98.3 m
2025
121.9 m

esef· 07 Apr 2026verified

Receivables
2024
166.5 m
2025
193.3 m

esef· 07 Apr 2026verified

Inventories
2024
90.5 m
2025
103.8 m

esef· 07 Apr 2026verified

Current assets
2024
399.1 m
2025
504.2 m

esef· 07 Apr 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2024
580.4 m
2025
648.1 m

esef· 07 Apr 2026verified

Goodwill
2024
230.1 m
2025
222.8 m

esef· 07 Apr 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2024
150.4 m
2025
147.9 m

esef· 07 Apr 2026verified

Total assets
2024
1.4 bn
2025
1.5 bn

esef· 07 Apr 2026verified

Accounts payable
2024
216.3 m
2025
247.6 m

esef· 07 Apr 2026verified

Short-term debt
2024
100.8 m
2025
62.4 m

esef· 07 Apr 2026verified

Long-term debt
2024
180.5 m
2025
249.9 m

esef· 07 Apr 2026verified

Current liabilities
2024
339.0 m
2025
339.5 m

esef· 07 Apr 2026verified

Equity
2024
791.2 m
2025
859.6 m

esef· 07 Apr 2026verified

Shares outstanding at year end
2024
812.4 k
2025
812.3 k

esef· 07 Apr 2026derived

Cash flow · EUR

Operating cash flow
2024
182.1 m
2025
205.9 m

esef· 07 Apr 2026verified

Investing cash flow
2024
-151.6 m
2025
-136.2 m

esef· 07 Apr 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2024
-64.7 m
2025
-49.6 m

esef· 07 Apr 2026verified

Dividends paid
2024
47.0 m
2025
61.7 m

esef· 07 Apr 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
10.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
unavailable
input data missing
Revenue CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT growth (YoY)
13.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income growth (YoY)
12.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
unavailable
input data missing
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
EPS growth (YoY)
13.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
unavailable
input data missing
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing

Profitability

Gross margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBITDA margin
19.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EBIT margin
16.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net margin
12.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
FCF margin
unavailable
input data missing

Returns

ROE
20.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROA
11.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROIC
17.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROCE
19.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Payout ratio (EPS)
35.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
190.4 m EUR
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Net debt / EBITDA
0.7x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Debt / equity
0.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Interest coverage
unavailable
input data missing

Liquidity

Current ratio
1.5x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Quick ratio
1.2x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Cash ratio
0.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025

Cash

Operating cash flow
205.9 m EUR
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Capital expenditure
unavailable
input data missing
Free cash flow
unavailable
input data missing
FCF conversion
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion
76.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
48 days
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Days inventory outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days payables outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion cycle
unavailable
input data missing

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
11.4 bn EUR
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Enterprise value
11.6 bn EUR
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Market cap / net income TTM
66.4x
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/E (TTM)
66.4x
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Earnings yield
1.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/B
13.3x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
P/S
8.4x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
EV/EBITDA
43.4x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
EV/EBIT
51.1x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
EV/Sales
8.6x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
P/FCF
unavailable
input data missing
FCF yield
unavailable
input data missing
Dividend yield
0.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Shareholder yield (distributions)
0.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025

1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • score weight coverage: 58.3% of at least 60%

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

14,080.00 EUR

05 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 11.4 bn EUR

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
11.4 bn EUR
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
P/E (TTM)
66.4x
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/B
13.3x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
EV/EBITDA
43.4x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROE
20.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Net margin
12.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue growth (YoY)
10.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
0.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Coverage and freshness

28/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 31 Dec 2025
Latest balance sheet date: 31 Dec 2025
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 31 Dec 2025
Source: esefpublished 07 Apr 2026
verified 57derived 3

Score by group

58% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

Low
1,033.60
EUR per share
Mid
1,248.97
EUR per share
High
1,462.69
EUR per share
Price: 14,080.00 EUR
The price is above the range
Potential to the central value: -91.1% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: -1,027.3% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: medium · 3 methods used · 2 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 707.48 – 4,916.25 EUR.

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (EUR per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · input data missing
  • Peers: EV/EBITDA707.48 – 1,462.69 (Mid 1,248.97)
    6 companies used · median multiple 4.5x · quartiles 2.9x – 5.1x
    CFEB.BR, DEME.BR, FOU.BR, JEN.BR, MIKO.BR, MOUR.BR
  • Peers: P/E2,180.84 – 4,916.25 (Mid 3,066.20)
    24 companies used · median multiple 14.5x · quartiles 10.3x – 23.2x
    ACKB.BR, AGS.BR, AZE.BR, BAR.BR, BEKB.BR, BELYS.BR, BPOST.BR, CAMB.BR, CFEB.BR, COLR.BR, DECB.BR, DEME.BR, DIE.BR, ECONB.BR, ELI.BR, EVS.BR, FAGR.BR, FLOB.BR, FOU.BR, IBAB.BR, JEN.BR, KIN.BR, MELE.BR, MOUR.BR
  • Dividend discount (DDM)1,033.60 – 1,409.45 (Mid 1,192.62)

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
3.0%
Equity risk premium
5.5%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
8.5%
Terminal growth
2.0%

Factor scorecard

Insufficient data

Minimum-evidence gate: score weight coverage: 58.3% of at least 60%

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Quality17.2%85 (vs peers)18%
Net margin · Quality12.7%85 (vs peers)11%
FCF conversion · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheet0.7x22 (vs peers)18%
Interest coverage · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Current ratio · Balance sheet1.5x57 (on a fixed band)7%
P/E (TTM) · Valuation66.4x7 (vs peers)18%
EV/EBITDA · Valuation43.4x13 (vs peers)18%
FCF yield · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns0.5%8 (on a fixed band)11%
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet32/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Growth· partialunavailable · 0/2 factors with a value
  • Quality85/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partial8/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation10/100 · 2/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2025-12-31.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 1.4 bn EUR in 2025; YoY growth 10.0%; net margin 12.7%; ROE 20.9%; net debt/EBITDA 0.7x.

The estimated value range is 1,033.60–1,462.69 EUR per share (median of 3 methods, agreement: medium); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 1,248.97 EUR, the price of 14,080.00 EUR leaves a potential of -91.1% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of -1,027.3% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

Insufficient data for a verdict (score weight coverage: 58.3% of at least 60%).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • ROIC: 17.2%
  • Net margin: 12.7%

What contradicts it

  • Net debt / EBITDA: 0.7x
  • P/E (TTM): 66.4x
  • EV/EBITDA: 43.4x
  • Shareholder yield (distributions): 0.5%
  • The price is above the estimated value range

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): FCF conversion, Revenue CAGR 3Y, EPS CAGR 3Y, Interest coverage, FCF yield, Payout ratio (FCF).

Versus the vertical median

Listed companies from Belgium · same country · compared with 39 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
66.4x
vertical median 16.1x
above median (+311.5%)
EV/EBITDA
43.4x
vertical median 5.1x
above median (+751.0%)
P/S
8.4x
vertical median 1.0x
above median (+720.6%)
P/B
13.3x
vertical median 1.1x
above median (+1,093.5%)
ROE
20.9%
vertical median 8.3%
above median (+152.6%)
Net margin
12.7%
vertical median 3.8%
above median (+237.1%)
EBIT margin
16.8%
vertical median 7.9%
above median (+112.5%)
Revenue YoY
10.0%
vertical median 0.0%
above median
Net debt/EBITDA
0.7x
vertical median 0.5x
above median (+57.2%)
Dividend yield
0.5%
vertical median 2.1%
below median (−73.7%)

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
ELI.BRElia Group11.9 bn23.39.6%13.6%−2.0%+28% / +34%
LOTB.BRLotus Bakeries11.4 bn66.420.9%12.7%+10.0%+82% / +76%
GBLB.BRGroupe Bruxelles Lambert - Groep Brussel Lambert10.6 bn82.40.8%2.1%+1.0%+6% / +9%
DIE.BRD'ieteren Group9.7 bn23.2—5.3%−1.5%+22% / +16%
ACKB.BRAckermans & Van Haaren8.8 bn22.28.4%7.6%+18.6%+22% / +77%
COLR.BRColruyt Group4.4 bn14.69.4%2.9%+3.1%+12% / −6%
DEME.BRDeme Group4.2 bn12.215.5%8.3%+1.3%+21% / +72%
AZE.BRAzelis Group2.9 bn16.16.6%4.3%+1.5%+29% / −42%
MELE.BRMelexis2.1 bn12.430.7%18.4%−3.3%−1% / −38%
BEKB.BRNV Bekaert SA2.1 bn30.73.1%1.8%−6.4%+10% / −5%
FAGR.BRFagron1.8 bn22.216.7%9.2%+14.3%+15% / +40%
KIN.BRKinepolis Group1.4 bn33.919.3%7.0%−4.5%+62% / +11%
JEN.BRJensen Group706.9 m17.215.1%9.1%+13.3%+28% / +111%
BAR.BRBarco563.5 m9.17.9%6.7%−9.9%−48% / −59%
IBAB.BRIon Beam Applications487.2 m39.510.7%2.1%+24.5%+48% / +52%
DECB.BRDeceuninck341.3 m24.64.3%1.7%−4.5%+8% / +8%
CAMB.BRCampine272.3 m12.228.6%6.1%+13.4%−12% / +161%
CFEB.BRAannemingsmaatschappij Cfe266.8 m11.19.9%2.0%−5.3%+22% / +48%
MOUR.BRMoury Construct261.2 m10.721.3%13.1%−4.0%+11% / +76%
EVS.BREvs Broadcast Equipment245.9 m6.020.8%21.7%+14.3%−49% / −36%
BPOST.BRBpost229.8 m3.56.3%1.5%−2.6%−39% / −75%
ECONB.BREconocom Group210.7 m40.51.2%0.2%+4.3%−1% / −36%
IMMO.BRImmobel172.2 m—-7.4%-25.2%−32.8%−24% / −36%
MONNI.BRKeyware Technologies171.0 m162.03.5%4.5%−5.9%−5% / −17%
HYSG.BRHybrid Software Group PLC121.3 m—-2.5%-5.5%+7.2%−4% / +13%

1- and 3-year price returns: for LOTB.BR from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

Bear
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Base
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Bull
Allowed range: -50 … 50%
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Nothing is saved.

Estimated price (EUR)

Estimated priceBearBaseBull
1 years
8,789.73
Total return -37% · Per year -37%
15,500.64
Total return 11% · Per year 11%
23,295.03
Total return 66% · Per year 66%
3 years
9,499.08
Total return -31% · Per year -12%
18,754.55
Total return 35% · Per year 11%
30,805.75
Total return 121% · Per year 30%
5 years
10,265.68
Total return -25% · Per year -6%
22,691.51
Total return 65% · Per year 11%
40,738.04
Total return 194% · Per year 24%
What moves the 3-year price the most
  • Exit P/E± 4,688.64
  • Net margin± 3,282.05
  • Annual revenue growth± 2,559.28
  • Annual dilution± 275.78

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

In brief

Lotus Bakeries, a Belgium-based company, develops and sells biscuit and snack brands, mainly Biscoff, TREK, nākd and BEAR. Its 2025 annual report describes growth in all markets, and its brands are presented as drivers of a community-based and innovation-led strategy, with clear strengths in the natural snacks segment.

SWOT

Strengths

  • A portfolio of strong brands, with Biscoff recognised in several markets, and a solid position in the natural snacks segment.
  • A community and consumer-dialogue strategy that provides useful insight for packaging and communication.
  • A stronger local presence in several markets, with dedicated teams and well-established distribution partners.

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on a few major brands could make performance sensitive to changes in demand for those products.
  • Exposure to markets where private labels dominate may limit the ability to sustain premium prices.
  • Rapid expansion of formats and distribution can create operational and cost pressures.

Opportunities

  • Rising demand for natural and better-for-you snacks could open new categories for the nākd and TREK brands.
  • Collaborations with brands and sports events can extend awareness and attract new customers.
  • Extending Biscoff into away-from-home channels in more countries could add volume and visibility.

Threats

  • Price pressure from private labels and new competitors could reduce profit margins.
  • Rapid shifts in consumer preferences could make some products less relevant.
  • Changes in raw material and packaging costs could affect profitability if they cannot be passed on to prices.

Risks

  • Concentration on a few brandshigh

    A large share of growth depends on Biscoff and a few product lines. A reputational problem or a drop in demand could have a significant impact.

  • Pressure from private labelsmedium

    In Spain and other markets, private labels could gain share if the difference in taste and brand is no longer clearly perceived by consumers.

  • Raw material costsmedium

    Ingredients and packaging could become more expensive, and the company may find it hard to pass the full increase on to final prices.

  • Execution of expansionmedium

    Rapid launch of new formats and entry into new channels could create logistics or quality problems if processes do not keep pace.

  • Regulatory changeslow

    Rules on food labelling, sugar and ingredients could change how products are presented and sold.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • If the company's brands keep growing in several markets, growth could be supported by household penetration and format expansion.
  • The position of nākd in the natural snacks segment could become a medium-term growth driver if demand for snacks with short ingredient lists remains high.
  • The community strategy and partnerships could build loyalty, which might reduce sensitivity to competitors' prices.

What would break the thesis

  • If private labels continue to gain share, price pressure could limit margin growth for the company's brands.
  • Dependence on Biscoff could become a vulnerability if demand for this category falls or if reputational issues arise.
  • Higher raw material and packaging costs could reduce profitability if they cannot be offset by prices or efficiency.

What to watch

  • Development of Biscoff household penetration in Australia and Spain2026
  • Market share of nākd in Spain and the United Kingdom2026
  • Pressure from private labels in the biscuit category2026
  • Effect of raw material costs on marginsnext annual report

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

The business

Lotus Bakeries builds its business around a portfolio of proprietary brands and a Lotus™ Natural Foods division. According to the 2025 annual report, the company focuses on brands it considers love brands, such as Lotus Biscoff, and on health-oriented snacks such as nākd and TREK. Its strategy combines product innovation, wider distribution and partnerships with other brands and restaurant chains.

The growth model relies on dialogue with consumers and on building communities rather than one-way communication. The company says sports events and partnerships, such as the one with Golazo, provide insight into consumer preferences that feed into packaging, communication and in-store presence.

The company links its 2025 performance to consistent local execution: national distribution in Australia, in-store presence in Spain and sustained media campaigns. The report also describes format expansion, so the same brand reaches different consumption moments, from daily snacks to desserts.

Segments

Biscoff (biscuits and spreads)

Biscoff is the main brand and has the biggest impact on growth. In Australia, the report shows household penetration above 24%, and in Spain the brand is the second-largest biscuit brand by household penetration 1.

nākd (natural snacks)

nākd is positioned as a bar made only of fruit and nuts, with no further processing. The report says that six years after launch it became the number one brand of cereal bars in Spain in 2025, by value 1.

TREK and Kiddylicious

TREK expanded its portfolio with a vegan protein bar with Biscoff spread and became the fastest-growing brand in its category in the United Kingdom in the first half of 2025. Kiddylicious grew as a baby snack brand and strengthened its leading position in the United Kingdom 1.

Market context

The 2025 annual report indicates that the company's brands performed strongly in all markets, with four countries highlighted as examples: Australia, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States. Biscoff's market in Australia grew after revenue doubled in 2024, while in Spain the biscuit market is dominated by private labels, which makes competitive pricing relevant for the brand 1.

The better-for-you snacks market in the United Kingdom is described as one of the most developed and competitive in the world. The report says demand is high for natural products with short ingredient lists, which favours brands with a clear positioning.

Trends

  • Demand for natural snackstailwind

    Consumers increasingly look for snacks with natural ingredients and short ingredient lists. This trend supports nākd and other better-for-you brands, but it also attracts competitors.

  • Pressure from private labelsheadwind

    In some markets private labels dominate sales, which may force brands to justify their price through taste and differentiation.

  • Community-based marketingmixed

    Partnerships with sports events and content creators can raise loyalty and word of mouth among consumers, but they require ongoing investment.

  • Distribution and format expansionmixed

    Launching new formats and entering away-from-home channels can bring growth, but may also increase operational complexity.

Competitive position

The company competes in its markets with private labels and with other snack and biscuit producers. The report describes the biscuit segment in Spain as highly price-sensitive, and competition in the better-for-you category as intense, especially in the United Kingdom.

The advantage the company describes comes from brand image, the distinctiveness of the Biscoff taste and its community strategy. If these elements weaken, pressure from private labels or new entrants could increase.

  • Private labels (retailer brands)

    The report notes that private labels account for a major share of biscuit sales in Spain, making them the main price competitor.

  • Better-for-you snack producers

    Competition in the United Kingdom and other markets comes from brands promoting natural snacks with short ingredient lists.

  • Biscuit and cereal bar producers

    Traditional biscuit and cereal bar brands compete for the same consumption moments.

  • Quick service restaurant partners

    Collaborations with restaurant chains can bring visibility but also compete for consumer attention.

News & filings

In the press

Annual reports (ESEF)

Sources

  1. [1] Annual report, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 (ESEF) · SEC / Lotus Bakeries · 31 Dec 2025

Figures computed by olivLaw from ESEF annual reports and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.