FLOWERS FOODS INC (FLO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:FLOUS3434981011

Current stock price

8.08 USD
-0.04 (-0.49%)
At close:
8.12 USD
+0.04 (+0.5%)
Pre-Market:

This FLO fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. FLO Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year FLO was profitable.
  • In the past year FLO had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • FLO had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • FLO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
FLO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFLO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of FLO (2.00%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 6.43%, FLO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.12% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.35%, FLO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.88% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FLO is above the industry average of 6.80%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2%
ROE 6.43%
ROIC 8.35%
ROA(3y)4.3%
ROA(5y)5.23%
ROE(3y)11.05%
ROE(5y)12.72%
ROIC(3y)9.09%
ROIC(5y)9.31%
FLO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFLO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.59%, FLO is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.84% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FLO's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With a decent Operating Margin value of 6.88%, FLO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.12% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FLO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 48.87%, FLO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.84% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FLO has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.88%
PM (TTM) 1.59%
GM 48.87%
OM growth 3Y-3.79%
OM growth 5Y-3.89%
PM growth 3Y-30.51%
PM growth 5Y-14.4%
GM growth 3Y0.64%
GM growth 5Y-0.44%
FLO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFLO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

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2. FLO Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • FLO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for FLO has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • FLO has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for FLO is higher compared to a year ago.
FLO Yearly Shares OutstandingFLO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M
FLO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFLO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

  • FLO has an Altman-Z score of 2.11. This is not the best score and indicates that FLO is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.11, FLO is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.98% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of FLO is 5.51, which is a neutral value as it means it would take FLO, 5.51 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.51, FLO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.26% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FLO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.04. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of FLO (1.04) is worse than 69.77% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.04
Debt/FCF 5.51
Altman-Z 2.11
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC6.99%
FLO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFLO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • FLO has a Current Ratio of 0.75. This is a bad value and indicates that FLO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of FLO (0.75) is worse than 82.56% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.44 indicates that FLO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.44, FLO is doing worse than 80.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.75
Quick Ratio 0.44
FLO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFLO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. FLO Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for FLO have decreased strongly by -14.06% in the last year.
  • FLO shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -3.43% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, FLO shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.00% in the last year.
  • FLO shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.68% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.06%
EPS 3Y-4.93%
EPS 5Y-3.43%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3%
Revenue growth 3Y3.03%
Revenue growth 5Y3.68%
Sales Q2Q%10.96%

3.2 Future

  • FLO is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -3.58% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.16% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-23.44%
EPS Next 2Y-12.18%
EPS Next 3Y-8.12%
EPS Next 5Y-3.58%
Revenue Next Year-1.21%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.28%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.2%
Revenue Next 5Y0.16%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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.
FLO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFLO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
FLO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFLO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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4. FLO Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • FLO is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.35.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FLO is valued cheaper than 93.02% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FLO is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.91, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.59, the valuation of FLO can be described as reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FLO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.53% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • FLO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.69.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.35
Fwd PE 9.59
FLO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFLO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • FLO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FLO is cheaper than 81.40% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FLO indicates a rather cheap valuation: FLO is cheaper than 96.51% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.36
EV/EBITDA 6.53
FLO Per share dataFLO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of FLO may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • FLO's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.12% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-12.18%
EPS Next 3Y-8.12%

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5. FLO Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 11.79%, FLO is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • The stock price of FLO dropped by -24.63% 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 2.24, FLO pays a better dividend. On top of this FLO pays more dividend than 98.84% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, FLO pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.79%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of FLO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.46%!
  • FLO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • FLO has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.46%
Div Incr Years23
Div Non Decr Years23
FLO Yearly Dividends per shareFLO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

  • 249.69% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FLO. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The Dividend Rate of FLO has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP249.69%
EPS Next 2Y-12.18%
EPS Next 3Y-8.12%
FLO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFLO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M
FLO Dividend Payout.FLO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FLO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

FLO Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

FLOWERS FOODS INC

NYSE:FLO (4/8/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

Premarket: 8.12 +0.04 (+0.5%)

8.08

-0.04 (-0.49%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)02-12
Earnings (Next)05-14
Inst Owners83.04%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.86%
Ins Owner Change5.36%
Market Cap1.71B
Revenue(TTM)5.26B
Net Income(TTM)83.83M
Analysts50.77
Price Target11.56 (43.07%)
Short Float %13.19%
Short Ratio4.82
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.79%
Yearly Dividend0.96
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.46%
DP249.69%
Div Incr Years23
Div Non Decr Years23
Ex-Date03-06
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)20.86%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.34%
Max EPS beat(2)42.06%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)8.61%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.75%
Max EPS beat(4)42.06%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)5.98%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)5%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)5.43%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.07%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.32%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.82%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.16%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.76%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.82%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.07%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.67%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.37%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-17.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.52%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.27%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.35
Fwd PE 9.59
P/S 0.33
P/FCF 5.36
P/OCF 3.83
P/B 1.31
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.53
EPS(TTM)1.1
EY13.61%
EPS(NY)0.84
Fwd EY10.42%
FCF(TTM)1.51
FCFY18.67%
OCF(TTM)2.11
OCFY26.1%
SpS24.85
BVpS6.16
TBVpS-3.45
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number12.35
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2%
ROE 6.43%
ROCE 11.27%
ROIC 8.35%
ROICexc 8.38%
ROICexgc 22.97%
OM 6.88%
PM (TTM) 1.59%
GM 48.87%
FCFM 6.07%
ROA(3y)4.3%
ROA(5y)5.23%
ROE(3y)11.05%
ROE(5y)12.72%
ROIC(3y)9.09%
ROIC(5y)9.31%
ROICexc(3y)9.13%
ROICexc(5y)9.6%
ROICexgc(3y)19.55%
ROICexgc(5y)19.56%
ROCE(3y)12.32%
ROCE(5y)12.62%
ROICexgc growth 3Y5.13%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.32%
ROICexc growth 3Y-7.47%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.94%
OM growth 3Y-3.79%
OM growth 5Y-3.89%
PM growth 3Y-30.51%
PM growth 5Y-14.4%
GM growth 3Y0.64%
GM growth 5Y-0.44%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.26
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.04
Debt/FCF 5.51
Debt/EBITDA 2.57
Cap/Depr 75.92%
Cap/Sales 2.42%
Interest Coverage 5.99
Cash Conversion 84.36%
Profit Quality 380.66%
Current Ratio 0.75
Quick Ratio 0.44
Altman-Z 2.11
F-Score4
WACC6.99%
ROIC/WACC1.19
Cap/Depr(3y)81.32%
Cap/Depr(5y)94.02%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.89%
Profit Quality(3y)224.08%
Profit Quality(5y)170.49%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.06%
EPS 3Y-4.93%
EPS 5Y-3.43%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y-23.44%
EPS Next 2Y-12.18%
EPS Next 3Y-8.12%
EPS Next 5Y-3.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3%
Revenue growth 3Y3.03%
Revenue growth 5Y3.68%
Sales Q2Q%10.96%
Revenue Next Year-1.21%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.28%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.2%
Revenue Next 5Y0.16%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.82%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.87%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.36%
EBIT Next Year40.23%
EBIT Next 3Y12.2%
EBIT Next 5Y7.56%
FCF growth 1Y13.73%
FCF growth 3Y18.49%
FCF growth 5Y-2.2%
OCF growth 1Y8.13%
OCF growth 3Y7.33%
OCF growth 5Y-0.37%

FLOWERS FOODS INC / FLO Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of FLOWERS FOODS INC (FLO) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to FLO.


What is the valuation status for FLO stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to FLOWERS FOODS INC (FLO). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is FLOWERS FOODS INC (FLO) stock?

FLOWERS FOODS INC (FLO) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for FLO stock?

The financial health rating of FLOWERS FOODS INC (FLO) is 2 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for FLO stock?

The dividend rating of FLOWERS FOODS INC (FLO) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 249.69%.