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B&G FOODS INC (BGS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:BGS - US05508R1068 - Common Stock

4.28 USD
-0.03 (-0.7%)
Last: 10/28/2025, 8:04:00 PM
4.2801 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 10/28/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, BGS scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BGS was compared to 86 industry peers in the Food Products industry. Both the profitability and financial health of BGS have multiple concerns. BGS has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

BGS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BGS had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: BGS reported negative net income in multiple years.
BGS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
BGS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBGS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M -200M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -7.62%, BGS is not doing good in the industry: 72.09% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Return On Equity of BGS (-44.65%) is worse than 72.09% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.46%, BGS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.63% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BGS is significantly below the industry average of 28.75%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -7.62%
ROE -44.65%
ROIC 5.46%
ROA(3y)-3.53%
ROA(5y)-1.07%
ROE(3y)-19.04%
ROE(5y)-6.78%
ROIC(3y)5.46%
ROIC(5y)5.48%
BGS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBGS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

The Operating Margin of BGS (9.93%) is better than 73.26% of its industry peers.
BGS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BGS has a Gross Margin of 21.37%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BGS outperforms 52.33% of its industry peers.
BGS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.93%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 21.37%
OM growth 3Y1.19%
OM growth 5Y-2.1%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.91%
GM growth 5Y-1.1%
BGS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBGS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), BGS is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BGS has more shares outstanding
BGS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
BGS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
BGS Yearly Shares OutstandingBGS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
BGS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBGS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

BGS has an Altman-Z score of 1.37. This is a bad value and indicates that BGS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
BGS's Altman-Z score of 1.37 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BGS is outperformed by 62.79% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BGS is 15.92, which is on the high side as it means it would take BGS, 15.92 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 15.92, BGS is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.14% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.96 is on the high side and indicates that BGS has dependencies on debt financing.
BGS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 3.96. This is amonst the worse of the industry: BGS underperforms 89.53% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.96
Debt/FCF 15.92
Altman-Z 1.37
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC6.98%
BGS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBGS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.93 indicates that BGS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.93, BGS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.56% of the companies in the same industry.
BGS has a Quick Ratio of 2.93. This is a bad value and indicates that BGS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BGS's Quick ratio of 0.89 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BGS outperforms 48.84% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.93
Quick Ratio 0.89
BGS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBGS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

BGS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -37.35%.
The earnings per share for BGS have been decreasing by -15.66% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue has decreased by -6.91% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.08% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-37.35%
EPS 3Y-27.93%
EPS 5Y-15.66%
EPS Q2Q%-50%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.91%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.05%
Revenue growth 5Y3.08%
Sales Q2Q%-4.54%

3.2 Future

BGS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.86% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.92% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-28.15%
EPS Next 2Y-14.59%
EPS Next 3Y1.86%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.19%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.18%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.92%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
BGS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBGS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
BGS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBGS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

BGS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.23.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BGS indicates a rather cheap valuation: BGS is cheaper than 89.53% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.00, BGS is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.38, the valuation of BGS can be described as reasonable.
97.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BGS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BGS to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.87), we can say BGS is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.23
Fwd PE 8.38
BGS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBGS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

BGS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BGS is cheaper than 61.63% of the companies in the same industry.
96.51% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BGS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.74
EV/EBITDA 9.37
BGS Per share dataBGS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-14.59%
EPS Next 3Y1.86%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 17.12%, BGS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
BGS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.10. BGS pays more dividend than 98.84% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, BGS pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 17.12%

5.2 History

The dividend of BGS decreases each year by -16.37%.
BGS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of BGS decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-16.37%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
BGS Yearly Dividends per shareBGS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

BGS has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-26.91%
EPS Next 2Y-14.59%
EPS Next 3Y1.86%
BGS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBGS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M -200M

B&G FOODS INC

NYSE:BGS (10/28/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 4.2801 0 (0%)

4.28

-0.03 (-0.7%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)08-04 2025-08-04/amc
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Inst Owners80.57%
Inst Owner Change-0.19%
Ins Owners3.75%
Ins Owner Change6%
Market Cap342.40M
Revenue(TTM)1.86B
Net Income(TTM)-223887000
Analysts48.33
Price Target4.59 (7.24%)
Short Float %18.15%
Short Ratio5.66
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 17.12%
Yearly Dividend0.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)-16.37%
DP-26.91%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date09-30 2025-09-30 (0.19)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-53.51%
Min EPS beat(2)-74.14%
Max EPS beat(2)-32.87%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-35.28%
Min EPS beat(4)-74.14%
Max EPS beat(4)0.96%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-19.64%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.04%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-6.9%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.88%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.51%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.34%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.33%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.07%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.4%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.99%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-16.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.3%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-18.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.8%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.86%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.23
Fwd PE 8.38
P/S 0.18
P/FCF 2.74
P/OCF 2.2
P/B 0.68
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.37
EPS(TTM)0.52
EY12.15%
EPS(NY)0.51
Fwd EY11.93%
FCF(TTM)1.56
FCFY36.52%
OCF(TTM)1.94
OCFY45.41%
SpS23.28
BVpS6.27
TBVpS-16.48
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.56
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -7.62%
ROE -44.65%
ROCE 6.91%
ROIC 5.46%
ROICexc 5.57%
ROICexgc 18.19%
OM 9.93%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 21.37%
FCFM 6.71%
ROA(3y)-3.53%
ROA(5y)-1.07%
ROE(3y)-19.04%
ROE(5y)-6.78%
ROIC(3y)5.46%
ROIC(5y)5.48%
ROICexc(3y)5.54%
ROICexc(5y)5.56%
ROICexgc(3y)18%
ROICexgc(5y)19.45%
ROCE(3y)6.91%
ROCE(5y)6.94%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.98%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.12%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.5%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.01%
OM growth 3Y1.19%
OM growth 5Y-2.1%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.91%
GM growth 5Y-1.1%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.63
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.96
Debt/FCF 15.92
Debt/EBITDA 8.16
Cap/Depr 52.33%
Cap/Sales 1.63%
Interest Coverage 1.28
Cash Conversion 63.94%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.93
Quick Ratio 0.89
Altman-Z 1.37
F-Score4
WACC6.98%
ROIC/WACC0.78
Cap/Depr(3y)32.37%
Cap/Depr(5y)38.33%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.24%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.44%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-37.35%
EPS 3Y-27.93%
EPS 5Y-15.66%
EPS Q2Q%-50%
EPS Next Y-28.15%
EPS Next 2Y-14.59%
EPS Next 3Y1.86%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.91%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.05%
Revenue growth 5Y3.08%
Sales Q2Q%-4.54%
Revenue Next Year-5.19%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.18%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.92%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-45.37%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.88%
EBIT growth 5Y0.92%
EBIT Next Year21.31%
EBIT Next 3Y8.53%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y28.12%
FCF growth 3Y27.08%
FCF growth 5Y90.64%
OCF growth 1Y32.55%
OCF growth 3Y11.71%
OCF growth 5Y23%

B&G FOODS INC / BGS FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for BGS stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to BGS.


What is the valuation status of B&G FOODS INC (BGS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to B&G FOODS INC (BGS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of BGS stock?

B&G FOODS INC (BGS) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for BGS stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for B&G FOODS INC (BGS) is 8.23 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.68.


What is the financial health of B&G FOODS INC (BGS) stock?

The financial health rating of B&G FOODS INC (BGS) is 2 / 10.