MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:MFI - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA5649051078 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
MFI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 18 industry peers in the Food Products industry. MFI has an average financial health and profitability rating. MFI is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MFI had positive earnings in the past year.
MFI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: MFI reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years MFI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
MFI has a Return On Assets of 2.13%. This is in the better half of the industry: MFI outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
MFI has a Return On Equity (6.02%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.89%, MFI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.13% | ||
| ROE | 6.02% | ||
| ROIC | 5.89% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.90%, MFI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MFI has remained more or less at the same level.
MFI's Operating Margin of 6.00% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MFI outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
MFI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 15.26%, MFI is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MFI has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.9% | ||
| GM | 15.26% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), MFI is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for MFI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, MFI has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for MFI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.32 indicates that MFI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
MFI's Altman-Z score of 2.32 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MFI outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
MFI has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.38. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as MFI would need 6.38 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.38, MFI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
MFI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.96. This is a neutral value indicating MFI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of MFI (0.96) is better than 61.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.38 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.32 |
ROIC/WACC0.87
WACC6.76%
2.3 Liquidity
MFI has a Current Ratio of 1.27. This is a normal value and indicates that MFI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MFI's Current ratio of 1.27 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MFI outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
MFI has a Quick Ratio of 1.27. This is a bad value and indicates that MFI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MFI has a Quick ratio (0.42) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.42 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 368.00% over the past year.
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 been growing slightly by 2.82% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.43% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)368%
EPS 3Y-7.64%
EPS 5Y2.78%
EPS Q2Q%975%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.82%
Revenue growth 3Y2.68%
Revenue growth 5Y4.43%
Sales Q2Q%7.64%
3.2 Future
MFI is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 32.09% yearly.
MFI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.34% yearly.
EPS Next Y85.43%
EPS Next 2Y49.15%
EPS Next 3Y32.09%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.78%
Revenue Next 2Y3.87%
Revenue Next 3Y3.34%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.32.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as MFI.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.25, MFI is valued at the same level.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.72 indicates a correct valuation of MFI.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MFI is valued a bit cheaper than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
MFI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.15, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MFI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MFI is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MFI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MFI is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.1 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as MFI's earnings are expected to grow with 32.09% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.27
PEG (5Y)8.38
EPS Next 2Y49.15%
EPS Next 3Y32.09%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.56%, MFI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
MFI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.21.
MFI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.56% |
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 96.97% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
MFI's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP96.97%
EPS Next 2Y49.15%
EPS Next 3Y32.09%
TSX:MFI (5/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
27.28
+0.21 (+0.78%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners25.98%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners40%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.38B
Analysts78
Price Target31.11 (14.04%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.56% |
Yearly Dividend0.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.82%
DP96.97%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)56.42%
Min EPS beat(2)55.15%
Max EPS beat(2)57.68%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)21.16%
Min EPS beat(4)-20.79%
Max EPS beat(4)57.68%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-22.24%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-58.47%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-50.15%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.88%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.74%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.01%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.01%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.01%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.47%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.8%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.4%
PT rev (1m)-1.61%
PT rev (3m)0.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)16.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.29%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.76%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.96%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.72 | ||
| P/S | 0.68 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.73 | ||
| P/B | 2.15 | ||
| P/tB | 4.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.1 |
EPS(TTM)1.17
EY4.29%
EPS(NY)1.74
Fwd EY6.36%
FCF(TTM)2.35
FCFY8.6%
OCF(TTM)3.13
OCFY11.46%
SpS40.2
BVpS12.69
TBVpS6.13
PEG (NY)0.27
PEG (5Y)8.38
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.13% | ||
| ROE | 6.02% | ||
| ROCE | 8.6% | ||
| ROIC | 5.89% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.1% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.05% | ||
| OM | 6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.9% | ||
| GM | 15.26% | ||
| FCFM | 5.84% |
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
ROICexcg growth 3Y12.95%
ROICexcg 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-Score8
Asset Turnover1.12
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.38 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.69 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 36.71% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.94% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.18 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.93% | ||
| Profit Quality | 307.52% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.32 |
F-Score8
WACC6.76%
ROIC/WACC0.87
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)368%
EPS 3Y-7.64%
EPS 5Y2.78%
EPS Q2Q%975%
EPS Next Y85.43%
EPS Next 2Y49.15%
EPS Next 3Y32.09%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.82%
Revenue growth 3Y2.68%
Revenue growth 5Y4.43%
Sales Q2Q%7.64%
Revenue Next Year7.78%
Revenue Next 2Y3.87%
Revenue Next 3Y3.34%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y131.98%
EBIT growth 3Y12.19%
EBIT growth 5Y14.61%
EBIT Next Year133.12%
EBIT Next 3Y37.37%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y311.36%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y127.9%
OCF growth 3Y15.11%
OCF growth 5Y11.47%