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B&G FOODS INC (BGS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:BGS - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US05508R1068 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

4.05  -0.03 (-0.74%)

After market: 4.06 +0.01 (+0.25%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, BGS scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BGS was compared to 90 industry peers in the Food Products industry. BGS may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. BGS has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.


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.
In multiple years BGS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years BGS had a positive operating cash flow.
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

BGS has a Return On Assets of -7.12%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BGS underperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
BGS has a Return On Equity of -40.96%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BGS underperforms 74.44% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of BGS (5.63%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BGS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.46%. This is below the industry average of 8.67%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.63%) for BGS is above the 3 year average (5.46%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -7.12%
ROE -40.96%
ROIC 5.63%
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

BGS's Operating Margin of 10.31% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BGS outperforms 75.56% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BGS has declined.
BGS's Gross Margin of 21.41% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BGS outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BGS has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.31%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 21.41%
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.
BGS has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BGS has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for BGS is higher compared to a year ago.
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 1.39. 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 1.39 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BGS is outperformed by 64.44% of its industry peers.
BGS has a debt to FCF ratio of 16.93. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BGS would need 16.93 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BGS (16.93) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BGS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.90. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 3.90, BGS is not doing good in the industry: 90.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.9
Debt/FCF 16.93
Altman-Z 1.39
ROIC/WACC0.81
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

BGS has a Current Ratio of 3.32. This indicates that BGS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of BGS (3.32) is better than 85.56% of its industry peers.
BGS has a Quick Ratio of 1.07. This is a normal value and indicates that BGS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BGS's Quick ratio of 1.07 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BGS outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.32
Quick Ratio 1.07
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 -37.78%.
The earnings per share for BGS have been decreasing by -15.66% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, BGS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -7.06% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BGS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.08% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-37.78%
EPS 3Y-27.93%
EPS 5Y-15.66%
EPS Q2Q%-77.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.06%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.05%
Revenue growth 5Y3.08%
Sales Q2Q%-10.48%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.88% on average over the next years.
BGS is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.81% yearly.
EPS Next Y-19.22%
EPS Next 2Y-6.61%
EPS Next 3Y4.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.34%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.66%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.81%
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.
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.
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 cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.23.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BGS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.22% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BGS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.91, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.63 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BGS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BGS is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
BGS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 21.85.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.23
Fwd PE 6.63
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BGS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BGS is cheaper than 72.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BGS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.22% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.7
EV/EBITDA 7.9
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-6.61%
EPS Next 3Y4.88%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

BGS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 17.04%, which is a nice return.
The stock price of BGS dropped by -39.28% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.58, BGS pays a better dividend. On top of this BGS pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, BGS pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 17.04%

5.2 History

The dividend of BGS decreases each year by -16.37%.
BGS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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

The earnings of BGS are negative and hence is the payout ratio. BGS will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-28.61%
EPS Next 2Y-6.61%
EPS Next 3Y4.88%
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 (5/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 4.06 +0.01 (+0.25%)

4.05

-0.03 (-0.74%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)05-06 2025-05-06/amc
Earnings (Next)08-04 2025-08-04/amc
Inst Owners69.72%
Inst Owner Change12.51%
Ins Owners3.08%
Ins Owner Change12.22%
Market Cap320.52M
Analysts48.57
Price Target7.43 (83.46%)
Short Float %18.12%
Short Ratio5.15
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 17.04%
Yearly Dividend0.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)-16.37%
DP-28.61%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-31 2025-03-31 (0.19)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-36.59%
Min EPS beat(2)-74.14%
Max EPS beat(2)0.96%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-31.92%
Min EPS beat(4)-74.14%
Max EPS beat(4)0.96%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-8.07%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.5%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-5.82%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.33%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.33%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.8%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.34%
Max Revenue beat(4)1%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.85%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.38%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.65%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-9.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-28.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-21.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)-16.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.79%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.79%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.59%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.04%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.23
Fwd PE 6.63
P/S 0.17
P/FCF 2.7
P/OCF 2.16
P/B 0.62
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.9
EPS(TTM)0.56
EY13.83%
EPS(NY)0.61
Fwd EY15.08%
FCF(TTM)1.5
FCFY36.98%
OCF(TTM)1.88
OCFY46.34%
SpS23.79
BVpS6.48
TBVpS-16.63
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -7.12%
ROE -40.96%
ROCE 7.12%
ROIC 5.63%
ROICexc 5.76%
ROICexgc 18.37%
OM 10.31%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 21.41%
FCFM 6.3%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y2.98%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.64
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.9
Debt/FCF 16.93
Debt/EBITDA 6.98
Cap/Depr 32.42%
Cap/Sales 1.59%
Interest Coverage 1.28
Cash Conversion 51.81%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.32
Quick Ratio 1.07
Altman-Z 1.39
F-Score4
WACC6.98%
ROIC/WACC0.81
Cap/Depr(3y)29.41%
Cap/Depr(5y)36.55%
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)-37.78%
EPS 3Y-27.93%
EPS 5Y-15.66%
EPS Q2Q%-77.78%
EPS Next Y-19.22%
EPS Next 2Y-6.61%
EPS Next 3Y4.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.06%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.05%
Revenue growth 5Y3.08%
Sales Q2Q%-10.48%
Revenue Next Year-3.34%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.66%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.81%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-43.57%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.88%
EBIT growth 5Y0.92%
EBIT Next Year30.36%
EBIT Next 3Y12.24%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y279.88%
FCF growth 3Y27.08%
FCF growth 5Y90.64%
OCF growth 1Y195.3%
OCF growth 3Y11.71%
OCF growth 5Y23%