INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A (IMKTA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:IMKTA - US4570301048 - Common Stock
68.33 USD
+1.17 (+1.74%)
Taking everything into account, IMKTA scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. IMKTA was compared to 40 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of IMKTA get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. IMKTA has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year IMKTA was profitable.
In the past year IMKTA had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years IMKTA has been profitable.
In the past 5 years IMKTA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.22%, IMKTA is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.50% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 3.54%, IMKTA is not doing good in the industry: 65.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.80%, IMKTA is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for IMKTA is in line with the industry average of 8.47%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.21%) for IMKTA is well above the current ROIC(3.80%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.22% | ||
| ROE | 3.54% | ||
| ROIC | 3.8% |
ROA(3y)8.19%
ROA(5y)9.27%
ROE(3y)14.31%
ROE(5y)18.03%
ROIC(3y)10.21%
ROIC(5y)11.79%
1.3 Margins
IMKTA has a Profit Margin (1.05%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IMKTA has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 2.10%, IMKTA is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.50% of the companies in the same industry.
IMKTA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
IMKTA has a Gross Margin (23.67%) which is in line with its industry peers.
IMKTA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.05% | ||
| GM | 23.67% |
OM growth 3Y-23.38%
OM growth 5Y-2.75%
PM growth 3Y-27.97%
PM growth 5Y-0.73%
GM growth 3Y-3.36%
GM growth 5Y-0.61%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
IMKTA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, IMKTA has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
IMKTA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
IMKTA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.23 indicates that IMKTA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
IMKTA has a Altman-Z score (4.23) which is in line with its industry peers.
IMKTA has a debt to FCF ratio of 63.12. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as IMKTA would need 63.12 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 63.12, IMKTA is doing worse than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
IMKTA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
IMKTA has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.32) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 63.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.23 |
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC7.08%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.14 indicates that IMKTA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
IMKTA has a better Current ratio (3.14) than 95.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.53 indicates that IMKTA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of IMKTA (1.53) is better than 92.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.53 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
IMKTA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -64.71%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.65% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, IMKTA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -7.96% in the last year.
IMKTA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.06% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-64.71%
EPS 3Y-24.13%
EPS 5Y6.65%
EPS Q2Q%-17.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.96%
Revenue growth 3Y4.18%
Revenue growth 5Y6.06%
Sales Q2Q%-3.4%
3.2 Future
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.08, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of IMKTA.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as IMKTA.
IMKTA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.06.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of IMKTA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: IMKTA is cheaper than 77.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, IMKTA is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 157.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.11 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.47
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.93%, IMKTA is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.02, IMKTA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.93, IMKTA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.93% |
5.2 History
The dividend of IMKTA has a limited annual growth rate of 0.12%.
IMKTA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
IMKTA has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
21.75% of the earnings are spent on dividend by IMKTA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
IMKTA's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP21.75%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:IMKTA (9/26/2025, 3:23:12 PM)
68.33
+1.17 (+1.74%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners93.65%
Inst Owner Change-0.86%
Ins Owners0.08%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.30B
Analysts84.44
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %6.92%
Short Ratio8.67
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.93% |
Yearly Dividend0.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.12%
DP21.75%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 157.33 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.75 | ||
| P/B | 0.81 | ||
| P/tB | 0.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.11 |
EPS(TTM)2.96
EY4.33%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.43
FCFY0.64%
OCF(TTM)8.82
OCFY12.91%
SpS282.42
BVpS83.93
TBVpS83.93
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.47
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.22% | ||
| ROE | 3.54% | ||
| ROCE | 5.02% | ||
| ROIC | 3.8% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.47% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.47% | ||
| OM | 2.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.05% | ||
| GM | 23.67% | ||
| FCFM | 0.15% |
ROA(3y)8.19%
ROA(5y)9.27%
ROE(3y)14.31%
ROE(5y)18.03%
ROIC(3y)10.21%
ROIC(5y)11.79%
ROICexc(3y)11.97%
ROICexc(5y)12.99%
ROICexgc(3y)11.97%
ROICexgc(5y)12.99%
ROCE(3y)13.5%
ROCE(5y)15.58%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-23.42%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-0.13%
ROICexc growth 3Y-23.42%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.13%
OM growth 3Y-23.38%
OM growth 5Y-2.75%
PM growth 3Y-27.97%
PM growth 5Y-0.73%
GM growth 3Y-3.36%
GM growth 5Y-0.61%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover2.11
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 63.12 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.1 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 126.05% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.97% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70.04% | ||
| Profit Quality | 14.62% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.23 |
F-Score6
WACC7.08%
ROIC/WACC0.54
Cap/Depr(3y)141.53%
Cap/Depr(5y)130.04%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.93%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.85%
Profit Quality(3y)57.87%
Profit Quality(5y)73.45%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-64.71%
EPS 3Y-24.13%
EPS 5Y6.65%
EPS Q2Q%-17.37%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.96%
Revenue growth 3Y4.18%
Revenue growth 5Y6.06%
Sales Q2Q%-3.4%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-46.27%
EBIT growth 3Y-20.18%
EBIT growth 5Y3.14%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-88.44%
FCF growth 3Y-32.19%
FCF growth 5Y0.76%
OCF growth 1Y-34.3%
OCF growth 3Y-5.01%
OCF growth 5Y4.42%