MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:MFI - CA5649051078 - Common Stock
36.12 CAD
+0.13 (+0.36%)
Taking everything into account, MFI scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MFI was compared to 14 industry peers in the Food Products industry. MFI has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. 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.
In multiple years MFI reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years MFI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of MFI (4.02%) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.24%, MFI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.12%, MFI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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 has a better Profit Margin (3.51%) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
MFI's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
MFI has a better Operating Margin (6.82%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
MFI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MFI has a Gross Margin of 16.14%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MFI underperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
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
MFI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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
MFI has an Altman-Z score of 2.58. 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 decent Altman-Z score value of 2.58, MFI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.29% 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.
MFI has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.68. This is amongst the best in the industry. MFI outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.86 indicates that MFI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
MFI's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.86 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MFI outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.86 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.58 |
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC7.19%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.15 indicates that MFI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of MFI (1.15) is worse than 64.29% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.45 indicates that MFI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.45, MFI is doing worse than 64.29% 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.78% on average over the past years.
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
MFI is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 46.13% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.18% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y151.21%
EPS Next 2Y67.05%
EPS Next 3Y46.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.41%
Revenue Next 2Y4.99%
Revenue Next 3Y4.18%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
MFI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.30.
MFI's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
MFI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.08.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.60 indicates a correct valuation of MFI.
MFI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.72, MFI is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
MFI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MFI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MFI is cheaper than 78.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.88 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as MFI's earnings are expected to grow with 46.13% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.15
PEG (5Y)8.38
EPS Next 2Y67.05%
EPS Next 3Y46.13%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MFI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.67%.
MFI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.48.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, MFI has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.67% |
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 54.49% 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.
DP54.49%
EPS Next 2Y67.05%
EPS Next 3Y46.13%
TSX:MFI (8/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
36.12
+0.13 (+0.36%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners25.07%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners39.98%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.48B
Analysts78.18
Price Target39.71 (9.94%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.67% |
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)11.91%
PT rev (3m)27.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)12.64%
EPS NQ rev (3m)29.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)35.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)35.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.98%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.71%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.28%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.6 | ||
| P/S | 0.88 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.71 | ||
| P/B | 2.82 | ||
| P/tB | 5.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.88 |
EPS(TTM)1.55
EY4.29%
EPS(NY)2.18
Fwd EY6.03%
FCF(TTM)3.84
FCFY10.64%
OCF(TTM)4.69
OCFY12.98%
SpS40.98
BVpS12.8
TBVpS6.33
PEG (NY)0.15
PEG (5Y)8.38
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
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 Turnover1.14
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 | 2.58 |
F-Score8
WACC7.19%
ROIC/WACC0.99
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 Y151.21%
EPS Next 2Y67.05%
EPS Next 3Y46.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.1%
Revenue growth 3Y2.68%
Revenue growth 5Y4.43%
Sales Q2Q%8.03%
Revenue Next Year6.41%
Revenue Next 2Y4.99%
Revenue Next 3Y4.18%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y85.29%
EBIT growth 3Y12.19%
EBIT growth 5Y14.61%
EBIT Next Year133.12%
EBIT Next 3Y37.37%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y357.68%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y502.48%
OCF growth 3Y15.11%
OCF growth 5Y11.47%