MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:MFI - CA5649051078 - Common Stock
25.3 CAD
+0.09 (+0.36%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to MFI. MFI was compared to 17 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While MFI belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MFI scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. MFI also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make MFI a good candidate for value and dividend investing.
1. Profitability
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.
MFI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
MFI's Return On Assets of 4.58% is amongst the best of the industry. MFI outperforms 82.35% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of MFI (12.48%) is better than 88.24% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.30%, MFI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
MFI has a Profit Margin of 4.22%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MFI outperforms 88.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MFI has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.11%, MFI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MFI has grown nicely.
MFI's Gross Margin of 16.57% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MFI outperforms 47.06% of its industry peers.
MFI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MFI is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for MFI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MFI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, MFI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
MFI has an Altman-Z score of 2.37. 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.
The Altman-Z score of MFI (2.37) is comparable to the rest of the 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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.41, MFI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
MFI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.78. This is a neutral value indicating MFI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
MFI's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.78 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MFI outperforms 58.82% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.37 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC6.83%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.47 indicates that MFI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MFI has a Current ratio of 1.47. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MFI outperforms 47.06% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.04 indicates that MFI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.04, MFI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 |
3. Growth
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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.78% on average over the past years.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, MFI will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 30.01% on average per year.
MFI is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -3.17% yearly.
EPS Next Y33.7%
EPS Next 2Y38.14%
EPS Next 3Y36.56%
EPS Next 5Y30.01%
Revenue Next Year-19.73%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.41%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.64%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
MFI is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.60.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MFI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MFI is cheaper than 76.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MFI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.46.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.00 indicates a correct valuation of MFI.
MFI's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
MFI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.10.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MFI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.47% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MFI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.12% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.75 |
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 36.56% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.4
PEG (5Y)4.89
EPS Next 2Y38.14%
EPS Next 3Y36.56%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MFI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.01%.
In the last 3 months the price of MFI has falen by -28.04%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.84, MFI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
MFI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.01% |
5.2 History
The dividend of MFI has a limited annual growth rate of 3.82%.
MFI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
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 2Y38.14%
EPS Next 3Y36.56%
TSX:MFI (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.3
+0.09 (+0.36%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners25.5%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners39.69%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.16B
Revenue(TTM)4.83B
Net Income(TTM)203.93M
Analysts78.33
Price Target34.68 (37.08%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.01% |
Yearly Dividend0.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.82%
DP50.55%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-Date
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)-8.43%
PT rev (3m)-12.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-27.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-41.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)-36.79%
EPS NY rev (3m)-46.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-6.5%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-23.89%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-13.49%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-24.56%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17 | ||
| P/S | 0.65 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.61 | ||
| P/B | 1.93 | ||
| P/tB | 3.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.75 |
EPS(TTM)1.86
EY7.35%
EPS(NY)1.49
Fwd EY5.88%
FCF(TTM)2.98
FCFY11.76%
OCF(TTM)3.83
OCFY15.12%
SpS38.71
BVpS13.08
TBVpS7.38
PEG (NY)0.4
PEG (5Y)4.89
Graham Number23.4
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.37 |
F-Score7
WACC6.83%
ROIC/WACC1.07
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 Y33.7%
EPS Next 2Y38.14%
EPS Next 3Y36.56%
EPS Next 5Y30.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.37%
Revenue growth 3Y2.68%
Revenue growth 5Y4.43%
Sales Q2Q%7.63%
Revenue Next Year-19.73%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.41%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.64%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.17%
EBIT growth 1Y65.97%
EBIT growth 3Y12.19%
EBIT growth 5Y14.61%
EBIT Next Year68.59%
EBIT Next 3Y29.57%
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 of MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) 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 7 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) is expected to grow by 33.7% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for MFI stock?
The dividend rating of MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 50.55%.