FRESH DEL MONTE PRODUCE INC (FDP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:FDP - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - KYG367381053 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, FDP scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FDP was compared to 91 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While FDP has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. FDP has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. FDP also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes FDP very considerable for dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FDP was profitable.
FDP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years FDP 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years FDP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
FDP has a better Return On Assets (4.67%) than 67.03% of its industry peers.
FDP has a better Return On Equity (7.34%) than 62.64% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.33%, FDP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.44% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FDP is significantly below the industry average of 28.39%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.33%) for FDP is above the 3 year average (4.70%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.67% | ||
| ROE | 7.34% | ||
| ROIC | 5.33% |
ROA(3y)2.36%
ROA(5y)2.18%
ROE(3y)3.91%
ROE(5y)3.8%
ROIC(3y)4.7%
ROIC(5y)3.9%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of FDP (3.45%) is better than 62.64% of its industry peers.
FDP's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FDP has a Operating Margin (4.07%) which is in line with its industry peers.
FDP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 8.61%, FDP is not doing good in the industry: 75.82% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
FDP's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.07% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.45% | ||
| GM | 8.61% |
OM growth 3Y12.98%
OM growth 5Y9.99%
PM growth 3Y20.87%
PM growth 5Y17.53%
GM growth 3Y5.38%
GM growth 5Y4.54%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FDP is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, FDP has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, FDP has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The debt/assets ratio for FDP has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
FDP has an Altman-Z score of 3.22. This indicates that FDP is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of FDP (3.22) is better than 70.33% of its industry peers.
FDP has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.48. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.48 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FDP (1.48) is better than 89.01% of its industry peers.
FDP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.12, FDP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.22 |
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC10%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.05 indicates that FDP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.05, FDP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
FDP has a Quick Ratio of 1.01. This is a normal value and indicates that FDP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FDP has a Quick ratio (1.01) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.01 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FDP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 43.16%, which is quite impressive.
FDP shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 17.83% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.68% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, FDP shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.95% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)43.16%
EPS 3Y12.87%
EPS 5Y17.83%
EPS Q2Q%85.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.68%
Revenue growth 3Y0.22%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.95%
Sales Q2Q%-0.86%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.29% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, FDP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.81% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.23%
EPS Next 2Y11.29%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.9%
Revenue Next 2Y1.81%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.24, the valuation of FDP can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FDP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FDP to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.15), we can say FDP is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.06, which indicates a very decent valuation of FDP.
83.52% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FDP, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.60, FDP is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FDP is valued a bit cheaper than 79.12% of the companies in the same industry.
86.81% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FDP, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.01 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
FDP has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.69
PEG (5Y)0.69
EPS Next 2Y11.29%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FDP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.41%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
FDP's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.75.
FDP's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.41% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of FDP grows each year by 10.71%, which is quite nice.
FDP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
FDP has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.71%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
34.17% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FDP. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of FDP is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP34.17%
EPS Next 2Y11.29%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:FDP (7/1/2025, 3:22:04 PM)
33.29
+0.87 (+2.68%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners69.98%
Inst Owner Change1.09%
Ins Owners18.17%
Ins Owner Change2.32%
Market Cap1.60B
Analysts80
Price Target39.78 (19.5%)
Short Float %4.82%
Short Ratio4.67
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.41% |
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.71%
DP34.17%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-19.35%
Min EPS beat(2)-30.43%
Max EPS beat(2)-8.27%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)24.18%
Min EPS beat(4)-30.43%
Max EPS beat(4)74.92%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)9.52%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)131.21%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)72.94%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.57%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.95%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.19%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.41%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.47%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.05%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.65%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.38%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.29%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.06 | ||
| P/S | 0.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.92 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.6 | ||
| P/B | 0.8 | ||
| P/tB | 1.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.01 |
EPS(TTM)2.72
EY8.17%
EPS(NY)3.01
Fwd EY9.04%
FCF(TTM)3.36
FCFY10.08%
OCF(TTM)4.38
OCFY13.16%
SpS89.1
BVpS41.85
TBVpS32.89
PEG (NY)1.69
PEG (5Y)0.69
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.67% | ||
| ROE | 7.34% | ||
| ROCE | 6.75% | ||
| ROIC | 5.33% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.4% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.51% | ||
| OM | 4.07% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.45% | ||
| GM | 8.61% | ||
| FCFM | 3.77% |
ROA(3y)2.36%
ROA(5y)2.18%
ROE(3y)3.91%
ROE(5y)3.8%
ROIC(3y)4.7%
ROIC(5y)3.9%
ROICexc(3y)4.76%
ROICexc(5y)3.94%
ROICexgc(3y)5.78%
ROICexgc(5y)4.83%
ROCE(3y)5.95%
ROCE(5y)4.94%
ROICexcg growth 3Y14.74%
ROICexcg growth 5Y9.67%
ROICexc growth 3Y16.45%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.8%
OM growth 3Y12.98%
OM growth 5Y9.99%
PM growth 3Y20.87%
PM growth 5Y17.53%
GM growth 3Y5.38%
GM growth 5Y4.54%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.35
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.48 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.95 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 63.64% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.15% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.09 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.73% | ||
| Profit Quality | 109.31% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.22 |
F-Score7
WACC10%
ROIC/WACC0.53
Cap/Depr(3y)61.97%
Cap/Depr(5y)89.11%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.21%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.9%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)43.16%
EPS 3Y12.87%
EPS 5Y17.83%
EPS Q2Q%85.29%
EPS Next Y7.23%
EPS Next 2Y11.29%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.68%
Revenue growth 3Y0.22%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.95%
Sales Q2Q%-0.86%
Revenue Next Year0.9%
Revenue Next 2Y1.81%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y18.73%
EBIT growth 3Y13.23%
EBIT growth 5Y8.95%
EBIT Next Year48.48%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y425.82%
FCF growth 3Y63.37%
FCF growth 5Y22.82%
OCF growth 1Y170.49%
OCF growth 3Y12.41%
OCF growth 5Y1.54%