MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:MFI • CA5649051078

28.72 CAD
+0.41 (+1.45%)
Last: Mar 6, 2026, 07:00 PM
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This MFI.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

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MFI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 19 industry peers in the Food Products industry. MFI has an average financial health and profitability rating. MFI is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! MFI also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, MFI could be worth investigating further for value and dividend investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. MFI.CA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year MFI was profitable.
  • In the past year MFI had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: MFI reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • In the past 5 years MFI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
MFI.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMFI.CA 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 0 200M -200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • MFI has a better Return On Assets (4.58%) than 63.16% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of MFI (12.48%) is better than 73.68% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of MFI (7.30%) is better than 68.42% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.58%
ROE 12.48%
ROIC 7.3%
ROA(3y)-2.52%
ROA(5y)-0.46%
ROE(3y)-6.91%
ROE(5y)-1.96%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
MFI.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMFI.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 -10 -15

1.3 Margins

  • MFI has a Profit Margin of 4.22%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MFI outperforms 84.21% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MFI has remained more or less at the same level.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 7.11%, MFI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MFI has grown nicely.
  • MFI has a Gross Margin (16.57%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MFI has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.11%
PM (TTM) 4.22%
GM 16.57%
OM growth 3Y9.26%
OM growth 5Y9.75%
PM growth 3Y-4.62%
PM growth 5Y0.84%
GM growth 3Y-0.2%
GM growth 5Y-0.48%
MFI.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMFI.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 15

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2. MFI.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • MFI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • MFI has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for MFI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for MFI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
MFI.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingMFI.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
MFI.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMFI.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

  • MFI has an Altman-Z score of 2.46. This is not the best score and indicates that MFI is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 2.46, MFI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.63% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of MFI is 4.41, which is a neutral value as it means it would take MFI, 4.41 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • MFI has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.41. This is amongst the best in the industry. MFI outperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
  • MFI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.78. This is a neutral value indicating MFI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • MFI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.78. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MFI outperforms 52.63% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.78
Debt/FCF 4.41
Altman-Z 2.46
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC6.98%
MFI.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMFI.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.47 indicates that MFI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 1.47, MFI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.11% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MFI has a Quick Ratio of 1.04. This is a normal value and indicates that MFI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.04, MFI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.47
Quick Ratio 1.04
MFI.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMFI.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. MFI.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • MFI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 287.50%, which is quite impressive.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, MFI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 2.78% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -0.37% in the past year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.43% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)287.5%
EPS 3Y-7.64%
EPS 5Y2.78%
EPS Q2Q%172.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.37%
Revenue growth 3Y2.68%
Revenue growth 5Y4.43%
Sales Q2Q%7.63%

3.2 Future

  • MFI is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 30.01% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to decrease by -3.17% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y26.03%
EPS Next 2Y38.43%
EPS Next 3Y36.79%
EPS Next 5Y30.01%
Revenue Next Year-19.95%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.4%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.56%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.17%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
MFI.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMFI.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B 4B
MFI.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMFI.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. MFI.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • MFI is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.44.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MFI is valued a bit cheaper than 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.29, MFI is valued a bit cheaper.
  • MFI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.21.
  • MFI's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MFI to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.60), we can say MFI is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.44
Fwd PE 19.21
MFI.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMFI.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MFI is valued a bit cheaper than 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MFI indicates a rather cheap valuation: MFI is cheaper than 89.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.63
EV/EBITDA 8.45
MFI.CA Per share dataMFI.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • MFI has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • MFI's earnings are expected to grow with 36.79% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.59
PEG (5Y)5.55
EPS Next 2Y38.43%
EPS Next 3Y36.79%

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5. MFI.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • MFI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.97%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.65, MFI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • MFI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.97%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of MFI has a limited annual growth rate of 3.82%.
  • MFI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • MFI has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.82%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years28
MFI.CA Yearly Dividends per shareMFI.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • MFI pays out 50.55% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • The dividend of MFI is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP50.55%
EPS Next 2Y38.43%
EPS Next 3Y36.79%
MFI.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMFI.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M
MFI.CA Dividend Payout.MFI.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MFI.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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MFI.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC

TSX:MFI (3/6/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

28.72

+0.41 (+1.45%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)03-05
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners24.52%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners39.78%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.58B
Revenue(TTM)4.83B
Net Income(TTM)203.93M
Analysts78.33
Price Target34.68 (20.75%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.97%
Yearly Dividend0.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.82%
DP50.55%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-Date03-09
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)32.27%
Min EPS beat(2)26.49%
Max EPS beat(2)38.05%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)44.34%
Min EPS beat(4)26.49%
Max EPS beat(4)57.68%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)3.17%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-35.18%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-48.88%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)8.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)14.94%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.74%
Max Revenue beat(4)14.94%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.18%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.18%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.56%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.77%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.69%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.78%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.28%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.28%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.44
Fwd PE 19.21
P/S 0.74
P/FCF 9.63
P/OCF 7.49
P/B 2.19
P/tB 3.88
EV/EBITDA 8.45
EPS(TTM)1.86
EY6.48%
EPS(NY)1.49
Fwd EY5.2%
FCF(TTM)2.98
FCFY10.39%
OCF(TTM)3.83
OCFY13.35%
SpS38.8
BVpS13.11
TBVpS7.4
PEG (NY)0.59
PEG (5Y)5.55
Graham Number23.42
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.58%
ROE 12.48%
ROCE 10.65%
ROIC 7.3%
ROICexc 7.75%
ROICexgc 10.12%
OM 7.11%
PM (TTM) 4.22%
GM 16.57%
FCFM 7.69%
ROA(3y)-2.52%
ROA(5y)-0.46%
ROE(3y)-6.91%
ROE(5y)-1.96%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y12.95%
ROICexgc growth 5Y8.33%
ROICexc growth 3Y15.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y11.56%
OM growth 3Y9.26%
OM growth 5Y9.75%
PM growth 3Y-4.62%
PM growth 5Y0.84%
GM growth 3Y-0.2%
GM growth 5Y-0.48%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.09
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.78
Debt/FCF 4.41
Debt/EBITDA 2.13
Cap/Depr 42.15%
Cap/Sales 2.19%
Interest Coverage 3.01
Cash Conversion 80.25%
Profit Quality 182.27%
Current Ratio 1.47
Quick Ratio 1.04
Altman-Z 2.46
F-Score7
WACC6.98%
ROIC/WACC1.05
Cap/Depr(3y)87.03%
Cap/Depr(5y)154.07%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.52%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.29%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)287.5%
EPS 3Y-7.64%
EPS 5Y2.78%
EPS Q2Q%172.22%
EPS Next Y26.03%
EPS Next 2Y38.43%
EPS Next 3Y36.79%
EPS Next 5Y30.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.37%
Revenue growth 3Y2.68%
Revenue growth 5Y4.43%
Sales Q2Q%7.63%
Revenue Next Year-19.95%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.4%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.56%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.17%
EBIT growth 1Y65.97%
EBIT growth 3Y12.19%
EBIT growth 5Y14.61%
EBIT Next Year68.55%
EBIT Next 3Y26.75%
EBIT Next 5Y21.67%
FCF growth 1Y414.59%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y250.8%
OCF growth 3Y15.11%
OCF growth 5Y11.47%

MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC / MFI.CA FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to MFI.CA.


What is the valuation status for MFI stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC?

MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for MFI stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) is 15.44 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.19.


What is the earnings growth outlook for MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) is expected to grow by 26.03% in the next year.