MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:MFI - CA5649051078 - Common Stock
24.15 CAD
+0.37 (+1.56%)
Overall MFI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated MFI against 17 industry peers in the Food Products industry. MFI has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on MFI. Finally MFI also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, MFI could be worth investigating further for value and dividend investing!.
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's Return On Assets of 4.02% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MFI outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
MFI has a better Return On Equity (11.24%) than 82.35% of its industry peers.
MFI's Return On Invested Capital of 7.12% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MFI outperforms 70.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.02% | ||
| ROE | 11.24% | ||
| ROIC | 7.12% |
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's Profit Margin of 3.51% is amongst the best of the industry. MFI outperforms 82.35% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MFI has remained more or less at the same level.
MFI has a better Operating Margin (6.82%) than 82.35% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MFI has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of MFI (16.14%) 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.51% | ||
| GM | 16.14% |
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) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MFI is creating some value.
MFI has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
MFI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, MFI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.28 indicates that MFI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.28, MFI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
MFI has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.68. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as MFI would need 3.68 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MFI (3.68) is better than 88.24% of its industry peers.
MFI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.86. This is a neutral value indicating MFI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.86, MFI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.86 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.28 |
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC6.76%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.15 indicates that MFI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.15, MFI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.06% of the companies in the same industry.
MFI has a Quick Ratio of 1.15. This is a bad value and indicates that MFI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.45, MFI is doing worse than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.45 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 260.47% 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.
MFI shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.10%.
Measured over the past years, MFI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.43% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)260.47%
EPS 3Y-7.64%
EPS 5Y2.78%
EPS Q2Q%211.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.1%
Revenue growth 3Y2.68%
Revenue growth 5Y4.43%
Sales Q2Q%8.03%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 30.01% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
MFI is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -3.17% yearly.
EPS Next Y111.5%
EPS Next 2Y45.17%
EPS Next 3Y39.22%
EPS Next 5Y30.01%
Revenue Next Year-7.22%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.47%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.91%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.17%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.58, the valuation of MFI can be described as correct.
82.35% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MFI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.28, MFI is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.69, MFI is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MFI is valued a bit cheaper than 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MFI to the average of the S&P500 Index (33.61), we can say MFI is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MFI is valued a bit cheaper than 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
94.12% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MFI, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.46 |
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 39.22% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.14
PEG (5Y)5.6
EPS Next 2Y45.17%
EPS Next 3Y39.22%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MFI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.19%.
In the last 3 months the price of MFI has falen by -30.58%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
MFI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.92.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, MFI pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.19% |
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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.82%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years28
5.3 Sustainability
54.49% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MFI. 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.
DP54.49%
EPS Next 2Y45.17%
EPS Next 3Y39.22%
TSX:MFI (11/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
24.15
+0.37 (+1.56%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners24.04%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners39.79%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.01B
Revenue(TTM)5.08B
Net Income(TTM)178.56M
Analysts78.33
Price Target37.87 (56.81%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.19% |
Yearly Dividend0.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.82%
DP54.49%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)42.09%
Min EPS beat(2)26.49%
Max EPS beat(2)57.68%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)29.63%
Min EPS beat(4)-20.79%
Max EPS beat(4)57.68%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-6.43%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-47.93%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-49.78%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.18%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.01%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.01%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.34%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.22%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.31%
PT rev (1m)-7.34%
PT rev (3m)7.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-29.99%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-21.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)-16.42%
EPS NY rev (3m)14.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-12.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-11.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-9.66%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-12.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.69 | ||
| P/S | 0.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.17 | ||
| P/B | 1.89 | ||
| P/tB | 3.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.46 |
EPS(TTM)1.55
EY6.42%
EPS(NY)1.64
Fwd EY6.81%
FCF(TTM)3.83
FCFY15.85%
OCF(TTM)4.67
OCFY19.33%
SpS40.82
BVpS12.75
TBVpS6.31
PEG (NY)0.14
PEG (5Y)5.6
Graham Number21.09
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.02% | ||
| ROE | 11.24% | ||
| ROCE | 10.39% | ||
| ROIC | 7.12% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.67% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.34% | ||
| OM | 6.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.51% | ||
| GM | 16.14% | ||
| FCFM | 9.38% |
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-Score8
Asset Turnover1.14
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.86 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.68 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.25 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 40.15% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.06% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.65 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 95.75% | ||
| Profit Quality | 267.09% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.28 |
F-Score8
WACC6.76%
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)260.47%
EPS 3Y-7.64%
EPS 5Y2.78%
EPS Q2Q%211.11%
EPS Next Y111.5%
EPS Next 2Y45.17%
EPS Next 3Y39.22%
EPS Next 5Y30.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.1%
Revenue growth 3Y2.68%
Revenue growth 5Y4.43%
Sales Q2Q%8.03%
Revenue Next Year-7.22%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.47%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.91%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.17%
EBIT growth 1Y85.29%
EBIT growth 3Y12.19%
EBIT growth 5Y14.61%
EBIT Next Year145.78%
EBIT Next 3Y36.97%
EBIT Next 5Y21.67%
FCF growth 1Y357.68%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y502.48%
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 8 / 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.
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 111.5% 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 54.49%.