MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:MFI - CA5649051078 - Common Stock
24.5 CAD
+0.35 (+1.45%)
Taking everything into account, MFI scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MFI was compared to 16 industry peers in the Food Products industry. MFI has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MFI is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. Finally MFI also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, MFI could be worth investigating further for 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 4.58% is amongst the best of the industry. MFI outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
MFI's Return On Equity of 12.48% is amongst the best of the industry. MFI outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
MFI has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.30%. This is in the better half of the industry: MFI outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
| 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
The Profit Margin of MFI (4.22%) is better than 93.75% of its industry peers.
MFI's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.11%, MFI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
MFI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MFI has a Gross Margin (16.57%) which is in line with 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
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.
MFI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for MFI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
MFI has an Altman-Z score of 2.34. 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.
MFI's Altman-Z score of 2.34 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MFI outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MFI (4.41) is better than 81.25% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.78 indicates that MFI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
MFI has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.78) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.34 |
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC6.77%
2.3 Liquidity
MFI has a Current Ratio of 1.47. This is a normal value and indicates that MFI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of MFI (1.47) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.04 indicates that MFI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MFI's Quick ratio of 1.04 is amongst the best of the industry. MFI outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
| 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 766.67%, which is quite impressive.
MFI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.78% yearly.
Looking at the last year, MFI shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.37% in the last year.
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)766.67%
EPS 3Y-7.64%
EPS 5Y2.78%
EPS Q2Q%138.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.37%
Revenue growth 3Y2.68%
Revenue growth 5Y4.43%
Sales Q2Q%-19.81%
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, MFI will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -3.17% on average per year.
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
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 31.41 indicates a quite expensive valuation of MFI.
MFI's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
MFI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 25.56.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.90 indicates a correct valuation of MFI.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MFI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MFI is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MFI to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.62), we can say MFI is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.9 |
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 75.00% 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 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.49 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
MFI's 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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as MFI's earnings are expected to grow with 39.22% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.28
PEG (5Y)11.29
EPS Next 2Y45.17%
EPS Next 3Y39.22%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MFI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.18%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
In the last 3 months the price of MFI has falen by -31.28%. 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 3.94, 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 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.18% |
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
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.
MFI's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP50.55%
EPS Next 2Y45.17%
EPS Next 3Y39.22%
TSX:MFI (11/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
24.5
+0.35 (+1.45%)
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 Cap3.05B
Revenue(TTM)4.83B
Net Income(TTM)203.93M
Analysts78.33
Price Target37.87 (54.57%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.18% |
Yearly Dividend0.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.82%
DP50.55%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years28
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)-14.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.35%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)-14.36%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.01%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.48%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.27%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.39%
PT rev (1m)-7.34%
PT rev (3m)7.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.97%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)-16.42%
EPS NY rev (3m)14.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-10.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-18.79%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-9.66%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-12.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.9 | ||
| P/S | 0.63 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.21 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.39 | ||
| P/B | 1.87 | ||
| P/tB | 3.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.49 |
EPS(TTM)0.78
EY3.18%
EPS(NY)1.64
Fwd EY6.71%
FCF(TTM)2.98
FCFY12.18%
OCF(TTM)3.84
OCFY15.65%
SpS38.81
BVpS13.11
TBVpS7.4
PEG (NY)0.28
PEG (5Y)11.29
Graham Number15.17
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 | 2.34 |
F-Score7
WACC6.77%
ROIC/WACC1.08
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)766.67%
EPS 3Y-7.64%
EPS 5Y2.78%
EPS Q2Q%138.93%
EPS Next Y111.5%
EPS Next 2Y45.17%
EPS Next 3Y39.22%
EPS Next 5Y30.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.37%
Revenue growth 3Y2.68%
Revenue growth 5Y4.43%
Sales Q2Q%-19.81%
Revenue Next Year-7.22%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.47%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.91%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.17%
EBIT growth 1Y65.97%
EBIT growth 3Y12.19%
EBIT growth 5Y14.61%
EBIT Next Year145.78%
EBIT Next 3Y36.97%
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 6 / 10 to MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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 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 50.55%.