ALICO INC (ALCO) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:ALCO - US0162301040 - Common Stock
34.44 USD
-0.34 (-0.98%)
Overall ALCO gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated ALCO against 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. The financial health of ALCO is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. ALCO does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ALCO had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year ALCO had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years ALCO has been profitable.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: ALCO reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of ALCO (-74.55%) is worse than 87.36% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -140.48%, ALCO is doing worse than 80.46% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -74.55% | ||
| ROE | -140.48% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)1.74%
ROA(5y)3.78%
ROE(3y)2.88%
ROE(5y)6.77%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ALCO has declined.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for ALCO so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-22.52%
PM growth 5Y-13.52%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
ALCO does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, ALCO has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for ALCO has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ALCO has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.56, we must say that ALCO is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of ALCO (-0.56) is worse than 78.16% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ALCO is 16.86, which is on the high side as it means it would take ALCO, 16.86 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ALCO (16.86) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.75 indicates that ALCO is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.75, ALCO is not doing good in the industry: 60.92% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 16.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.56 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC6.94%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 9.37 indicates that ALCO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ALCO has a better Current ratio (9.37) than 98.85% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 8.87 indicates that ALCO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ALCO's Quick ratio of 8.87 is amongst the best of the industry. ALCO outperforms 98.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 9.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 8.87 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for ALCO have decreased strongly by -261.19% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, ALCO shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -28.94% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, ALCO shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.72% in the last year.
The Revenue for ALCO have been decreasing by -17.53% on average. This is quite bad
EPS 1Y (TTM)-261.19%
EPS 3Y-41.8%
EPS 5Y-28.94%
EPS Q2Q%-164.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.72%
Revenue growth 3Y-24.55%
Revenue growth 5Y-17.53%
Sales Q2Q%-38.35%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, ALCO will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 25.08% on average per year.
ALCO is expected to show a very negative growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -34.23% yearly.
EPS Next Y-221.78%
EPS Next 2Y25.08%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-12.74%
Revenue Next 2Y-63.26%
Revenue Next 3Y-57.62%
Revenue Next 5Y-34.23%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for ALCO. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for ALCO. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
ALCO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 52.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ALCO's earnings are expected to grow with 25.08% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y25.08%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.60%, ALCO is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.05, ALCO has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.60, ALCO pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.6% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ALCO decreases each year by -3.02%.
ALCO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of ALCO decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-3.02%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of ALCO are negative and hence is the payout ratio. ALCO will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-0.97%
EPS Next 2Y25.08%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:ALCO (10/17/2025, 2:24:20 PM)
34.44
-0.34 (-0.98%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners61.6%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners11.49%
Ins Owner Change-0.88%
Market Cap263.47M
Analysts82.5
Price Target34.94 (1.45%)
Short Float %4.4%
Short Ratio9.59
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.6% |
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)-3.02%
DP-0.97%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1729.79%
Min EPS beat(2)-2892.92%
Max EPS beat(2)-566.67%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-809.05%
Min EPS beat(4)-2892.92%
Max EPS beat(4)146.57%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-510.02%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-532.96%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-393.68%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-14.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)-20.6%
Max Revenue beat(2)-7.58%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)40.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)-20.6%
Max Revenue beat(4)129.17%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)11.68%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.39%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)6.26%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-2.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)-849.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)-849.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-21.9%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 5.96 | ||
| P/FCF | 52.12 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.81 | ||
| P/B | 2.36 | ||
| P/tB | 2.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)-13.4
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-1.52
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.66
FCFY1.92%
OCF(TTM)1.45
OCFY4.2%
SpS5.78
BVpS14.61
TBVpS14.31
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -74.55% | ||
| ROE | -140.48% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 11.44% |
ROA(3y)1.74%
ROA(5y)3.78%
ROE(3y)2.88%
ROE(5y)6.77%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-22.52%
PM growth 5Y-13.52%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.21
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 16.86 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | 3.44% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 13.6% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 9.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 8.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.56 |
F-Score4
WACC6.94%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)121.78%
Cap/Depr(5y)133.04%
Cap/Sales(3y)34.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)29.59%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-261.19%
EPS 3Y-41.8%
EPS 5Y-28.94%
EPS Q2Q%-164.44%
EPS Next Y-221.78%
EPS Next 2Y25.08%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.72%
Revenue growth 3Y-24.55%
Revenue growth 5Y-17.53%
Sales Q2Q%-38.35%
Revenue Next Year-12.74%
Revenue Next 2Y-63.26%
Revenue Next 3Y-57.62%
Revenue Next 5Y-34.23%
EBIT growth 1Y-369.73%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year172.75%
EBIT Next 3Y35.79%
EBIT Next 5Y20.61%
FCF growth 1Y121.58%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y326.26%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A