CONAGRA BRANDS INC (CAG) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:CAG • US2058871029
20.02 USD
+0.69 (+3.57%)
At close: Feb 11, 2026
19.99 USD
-0.03 (-0.15%)
After Hours: 2/11/2026, 5:27:15 PM
CAG gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 88 industry peers in the Food Products industry. CAG has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. CAG has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally CAG also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CAG was profitable.
- In the past year CAG had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years CAG has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years CAG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of CAG (-0.50%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Return On Equity of CAG (-1.21%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- CAG's Return On Invested Capital of 6.94% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CAG outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CAG is significantly below the industry average of 27.75%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.5% | ||
| ROE | -1.21% | ||
| ROIC | 6.94% |
ROA(3y)3.42%
ROA(5y)4.02%
ROE(3y)8.28%
ROE(5y)10.03%
ROIC(3y)7.92%
ROIC(5y)7.78%
1.3 Margins
- CAG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 12.86%, CAG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CAG has declined.
- CAG has a Gross Margin (24.57%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- CAG's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 24.57% |
OM growth 3Y-1.53%
OM growth 5Y-3%
PM growth 3Y8.84%
PM growth 5Y5.48%
GM growth 3Y1.42%
GM growth 5Y-1.64%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CAG is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CAG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- The number of shares outstanding for CAG has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CAG has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- CAG has an Altman-Z score of 1.70. This is a bad value and indicates that CAG is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 1.70, CAG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- CAG has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.70. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CAG would need 8.70 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- CAG's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.70 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CAG outperforms 60.23% of its industry peers.
- CAG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.85. This is a neutral value indicating CAG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- CAG's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.85 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CAG is outperformed by 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.85 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.7 |
ROIC/WACC1
WACC6.95%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.89 indicates that CAG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.89, CAG is doing worse than 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- CAG has a Quick Ratio of 0.89. This is a bad value and indicates that CAG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.28, CAG is doing worse than 89.77% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.28 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for CAG have decreased strongly by -24.51% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.17% on average over the past years.
- CAG shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.82%.
- Measured over the past years, CAG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.99% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-24.51%
EPS 3Y-0.99%
EPS 5Y0.17%
EPS Q2Q%-35.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.82%
Revenue growth 3Y0.22%
Revenue growth 5Y0.99%
Sales Q2Q%-6.76%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CAG will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -1.00% on average per year.
- CAG is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.05% yearly.
EPS Next Y-24.28%
EPS Next 2Y-10.79%
EPS Next 3Y-5.17%
EPS Next 5Y-1%
Revenue Next Year-3.88%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.4%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.21%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.05%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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 10.48, which indicates a very decent valuation of CAG.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CAG indicates a rather cheap valuation: CAG is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.03, CAG is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.94 indicates a reasonable valuation of CAG.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CAG indicates a rather cheap valuation: CAG is cheaper than 88.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- CAG is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 27.97, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.94 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CAG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CAG is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 87.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CAG, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.98 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- CAG's earnings are expected to decrease with -5.17% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)59.95
EPS Next 2Y-10.79%
EPS Next 3Y-5.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- CAG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.16%, which is a nice return.
- CAG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.22. CAG pays more dividend than 89.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- CAG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.16% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of CAG grows each year by 10.50%, which is quite nice.
- CAG has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- CAG has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.5%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years17
5.3 Sustainability
- The earnings of CAG are negative and hence is the payout ratio. CAG will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-682.55%
EPS Next 2Y-10.79%
EPS Next 3Y-5.17%
20.02
+0.69 (+3.57%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)12-19 2025-12-19/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-01 2026-04-01/bmo
Inst Owners90.39%
Inst Owner Change-2.91%
Ins Owners0.64%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap9.58B
Revenue(TTM)11.23B
Net Income(TTM)-98.00M
Analysts55.2
Price Target19.87 (-0.75%)
Short Float %6.43%
Short Ratio2.75
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.16% |
Yearly Dividend1.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.5%
DP-682.55%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years17
Ex-Date01-27 2026-01-27 (0.35)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.92%
Min EPS beat(2)2.06%
Max EPS beat(2)15.78%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.26%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.48%
Max EPS beat(4)15.78%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.24%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)3.66%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)4.63%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.72%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.32%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.85%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.1%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.32%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.52%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.59%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.15%
PT rev (1m)-3.84%
PT rev (3m)-7.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.71%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.94 | ||
| P/S | 0.85 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.93 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.55 | ||
| P/B | 1.18 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.98 |
EPS(TTM)1.91
EY9.54%
EPS(NY)1.83
Fwd EY9.14%
FCF(TTM)1.83
FCFY9.15%
OCF(TTM)2.65
OCFY13.25%
SpS23.49
BVpS16.91
TBVpS-8.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)59.95
Graham Number26.96
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.5% | ||
| ROE | -1.21% | ||
| ROCE | 9.08% | ||
| ROIC | 6.94% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.96% | ||
| ROICexgc | 26.13% | ||
| OM | 12.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 24.57% | ||
| FCFM | 7.8% |
ROA(3y)3.42%
ROA(5y)4.02%
ROE(3y)8.28%
ROE(5y)10.03%
ROIC(3y)7.92%
ROIC(5y)7.78%
ROICexc(3y)7.95%
ROICexc(5y)7.81%
ROICexgc(3y)32.64%
ROICexgc(5y)34.56%
ROCE(3y)10.57%
ROCE(5y)10.3%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-5.95%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-11.19%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.74%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.82%
OM growth 3Y-1.53%
OM growth 5Y-3%
PM growth 3Y8.84%
PM growth 5Y5.48%
GM growth 3Y1.42%
GM growth 5Y-1.64%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.57
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.85 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.7 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.74 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 101.71% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.49% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 69.31% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.7 |
F-Score5
WACC6.95%
ROIC/WACC1
Cap/Depr(3y)98.17%
Cap/Depr(5y)109.76%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.17%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.62%
Profit Quality(3y)224.76%
Profit Quality(5y)165.72%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-24.51%
EPS 3Y-0.99%
EPS 5Y0.17%
EPS Q2Q%-35.71%
EPS Next Y-24.28%
EPS Next 2Y-10.79%
EPS Next 3Y-5.17%
EPS Next 5Y-1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.82%
Revenue growth 3Y0.22%
Revenue growth 5Y0.99%
Sales Q2Q%-6.76%
Revenue Next Year-3.88%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.4%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.21%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.05%
EBIT growth 1Y-22.26%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.31%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.04%
EBIT Next Year3.86%
EBIT Next 3Y3.35%
EBIT Next 5Y4.56%
FCF growth 1Y-24.69%
FCF growth 3Y22.29%
FCF growth 5Y-2.41%
OCF growth 1Y-18.21%
OCF growth 3Y12.88%
OCF growth 5Y-1.68%
CONAGRA BRANDS INC / CAG FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CONAGRA BRANDS INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CAG.
What is the valuation status of CONAGRA BRANDS INC (CAG) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CONAGRA BRANDS INC (CAG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of CAG stock?
CONAGRA BRANDS INC (CAG) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the valuation of CONAGRA BRANDS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CONAGRA BRANDS INC (CAG) is 10.48 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.18.
Can you provide the financial health for CAG stock?
The financial health rating of CONAGRA BRANDS INC (CAG) is 3 / 10.