CONAGRA BRANDS INC (CAG) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:CAG • US2058871029
18.47 USD
-0.22 (-1.18%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
18.5931 USD
+0.12 (+0.67%)
After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:20:18 PM
Overall CAG gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CAG against 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. There are concerns on the financial health of CAG while its profitability can be described as average. CAG has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. CAG also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- CAG had positive earnings in the past year.
- CAG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years CAG has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years CAG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.50%, CAG is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- CAG's Return On Equity of -1.21% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CAG outperforms 40.91% of its industry peers.
- CAG's Return On Invested Capital of 6.94% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CAG outperforms 73.86% of its industry peers.
- CAG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.92%. This is significantly below the industry average of 28.08%.
| 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
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CAG has grown nicely.
- CAG has a better Operating Margin (12.86%) than 84.09% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CAG has declined.
- CAG has a Gross Margin (24.57%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CAG is still creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for CAG remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, CAG has less shares outstanding
- CAG has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- CAG has an Altman-Z score of 1.68. This is a bad value and indicates that CAG is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- CAG's Altman-Z score of 1.68 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CAG outperforms 47.73% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CAG is 8.70, which is on the high side as it means it would take CAG, 8.70 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- CAG has a Debt to FCF ratio of 8.70. This is in the better half of the industry: CAG outperforms 61.36% 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 64.77% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.85 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.68 |
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC6.89%
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 75.00% 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.
- CAG has a Quick ratio of 0.28. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CAG underperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- Measured over the past 5 years, CAG shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 0.17% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, CAG shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.82% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.99% on average over the past years.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -1.00% on average over the next years.
- 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-3.82%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.38%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.2%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.05%
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 decreasing.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.67, the valuation of CAG can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CAG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- CAG is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.99, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.09, the valuation of CAG can be described as reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CAG indicates a rather cheap valuation: CAG is cheaper than 93.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.06, CAG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.09 |
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 65.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CAG is valued cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.75 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A cheap valuation may be justified as CAG's earnings are expected to decrease with -5.17% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)55.31
EPS Next 2Y-10.79%
EPS Next 3Y-5.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.49%, CAG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.29, CAG pays a better dividend. On top of this CAG pays more dividend than 95.45% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- CAG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.49% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of CAG grows each year by 10.50%, which is quite nice.
- CAG has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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%
18.47
-0.22 (-1.18%)
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-3.22%
Ins Owners0.64%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap8.84B
Revenue(TTM)11.23B
Net Income(TTM)-98.00M
Analysts55.2
Price Target19.87 (7.58%)
Short Float %6.51%
Short Ratio2.62
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.49% |
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)-0.28%
PT rev (3m)-6.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.39%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.09 | ||
| P/S | 0.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.08 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.96 | ||
| P/B | 1.09 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.75 |
EPS(TTM)1.91
EY10.34%
EPS(NY)1.83
Fwd EY9.91%
FCF(TTM)1.83
FCFY9.92%
OCF(TTM)2.65
OCFY14.36%
SpS23.48
BVpS16.91
TBVpS-8.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)55.31
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 | 1.68 |
F-Score5
WACC6.89%
ROIC/WACC1.01
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-3.82%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.38%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.2%
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 9.67 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.09.
Can you provide the financial health for CAG stock?
The financial health rating of CONAGRA BRANDS INC (CAG) is 3 / 10.