MGP INGREDIENTS INC (MGPI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:MGPI • US55303J1060
18.78 USD
-0.39 (-2.03%)
Last: Mar 3, 2026, 12:35 PM
Overall MGPI gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated MGPI against 33 industry peers in the Beverages industry. The financial health of MGPI is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. MGPI has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year MGPI was profitable.
- In the past year MGPI had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years MGPI 4 years were profitable.
- MGPI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of -8.62%, MGPI is not doing good in the industry: 78.79% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- The Return On Equity of MGPI (-14.83%) is worse than 75.76% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of MGPI (4.42%) is worse than 69.70% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MGPI is below the industry average of 11.66%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -8.62% | ||
| ROE | -14.83% | ||
| ROIC | 4.42% |
ROA(3y)0.49%
ROA(5y)3.91%
ROE(3y)0.6%
ROE(5y)6.08%
ROIC(3y)7.95%
ROIC(5y)8.98%
1.3 Margins
- With a Operating Margin value of 10.81%, MGPI is not doing good in the industry: 60.61% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MGPI has declined.
- MGPI's Gross Margin of 37.18% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MGPI is outperformed by 78.79% of its industry peers.
- MGPI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 37.18% |
OM growth 3Y-17.19%
OM growth 5Y-4.63%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.72%
GM growth 5Y8.28%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MGPI is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MGPI has more shares outstanding
- MGPI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for MGPI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 1.88 indicates that MGPI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 1.88, MGPI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.48% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of MGPI is 3.32, which is a good value as it means it would take MGPI, 3.32 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- MGPI has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.32) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
- MGPI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of MGPI (0.34) is better than 63.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.88 |
ROIC/WACC0.72
WACC6.12%
2.3 Liquidity
- MGPI has a Current Ratio of 2.61. This indicates that MGPI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- MGPI has a Current ratio of 2.61. This is in the better half of the industry: MGPI outperforms 78.79% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.70 indicates that MGPI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- MGPI has a Quick ratio of 0.70. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MGPI outperforms 42.42% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for MGPI have decreased strongly by -50.18% in the last year.
- MGPI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.28% yearly.
- MGPI shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -23.77%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.28% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-50.18%
EPS 3Y-16.98%
EPS 5Y2.28%
EPS Q2Q%-59.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-23.77%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.28%
Sales Q2Q%-23.5%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -3.31% on average over the next years.
- MGPI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.57% yearly.
EPS Next Y-36.11%
EPS Next 2Y-13.6%
EPS Next 3Y-3.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-8.32%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.83%
Revenue Next 3Y0.57%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 decreasing.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- MGPI is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.68.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MGPI indicates a rather cheap valuation: MGPI is cheaper than 90.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MGPI to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.13), we can say MGPI is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.46, the valuation of MGPI can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MGPI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.85% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.11, MGPI is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.46 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- MGPI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MGPI is cheaper than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MGPI is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.84 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- MGPI's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.31% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.93
EPS Next 2Y-13.6%
EPS Next 3Y-3.31%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.50%, MGPI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- The stock price of MGPI dropped by -25.35% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
- MGPI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.72.
- MGPI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.5% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MGPI has a limited annual growth rate of 0.12%.
- MGPI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- MGPI has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
5.3 Sustainability
- MGPI has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-9.69%
EPS Next 2Y-13.6%
EPS Next 3Y-3.31%
NASDAQ:MGPI (3/3/2026, 12:35:25 PM)
18.78
-0.39 (-2.03%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryBeverages
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29
Inst Owners61.72%
Inst Owner Change24.25%
Ins Owners24.83%
Ins Owner Change2.36%
Market Cap401.14M
Revenue(TTM)536.38M
Net Income(TTM)-106.51M
Analysts80
Price Target35.5 (89.03%)
Short Float %9.78%
Short Ratio4
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.5% |
Yearly Dividend0.49
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.12%
DP-9.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date03-13 2026-03-13 (0.12)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)30.56%
Min EPS beat(2)22.85%
Max EPS beat(2)38.27%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)25.7%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.9%
Max EPS beat(4)44.56%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)15.2%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)9.14%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)14.31%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.39%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.27%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.52%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.01%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.52%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.06%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.31%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.86%
PT rev (1m)-2.25%
PT rev (3m)-7.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.73%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.58%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.79%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.46 | ||
| P/S | 0.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.3 | ||
| P/B | 0.56 | ||
| P/tB | 1.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.84 |
EPS(TTM)2.81
EY14.96%
EPS(NY)1.8
Fwd EY9.56%
FCF(TTM)3.56
FCFY18.96%
OCF(TTM)5.69
OCFY30.3%
SpS25.11
BVpS33.63
TBVpS16.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.93
Graham Number46.11
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -8.62% | ||
| ROE | -14.83% | ||
| ROCE | 5.6% | ||
| ROIC | 4.42% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.5% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.98% | ||
| OM | 10.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 37.18% | ||
| FCFM | 14.18% |
ROA(3y)0.49%
ROA(5y)3.91%
ROE(3y)0.6%
ROE(5y)6.08%
ROIC(3y)7.95%
ROIC(5y)8.98%
ROICexc(3y)8.09%
ROICexc(5y)9.22%
ROICexgc(3y)14.11%
ROICexgc(5y)16.52%
ROCE(3y)10.07%
ROCE(5y)11.37%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-30.69%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-13.83%
ROICexc growth 3Y-27.28%
ROICexc growth 5Y-21.05%
OM growth 3Y-17.19%
OM growth 5Y-4.63%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.72%
GM growth 5Y8.28%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.43
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.32 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 188.86% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.48% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.16 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 148.04% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.88 |
F-Score4
WACC6.12%
ROIC/WACC0.72
Cap/Depr(3y)254.17%
Cap/Depr(5y)244.39%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.71%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-50.18%
EPS 3Y-16.98%
EPS 5Y2.28%
EPS Q2Q%-59.87%
EPS Next Y-36.11%
EPS Next 2Y-13.6%
EPS Next 3Y-3.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-23.77%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.28%
Sales Q2Q%-23.5%
Revenue Next Year-8.32%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.83%
Revenue Next 3Y0.57%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-60.92%
EBIT growth 3Y-26.98%
EBIT growth 5Y1.37%
EBIT Next Year25.68%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y144.53%
FCF growth 3Y20.35%
FCF growth 5Y17.77%
OCF growth 1Y18.82%
OCF growth 3Y10.97%
OCF growth 5Y17.94%
MGP INGREDIENTS INC / MGPI FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for MGPI stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to MGPI.
What is the valuation status of MGP INGREDIENTS INC (MGPI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to MGP INGREDIENTS INC (MGPI). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for MGP INGREDIENTS INC?
MGP INGREDIENTS INC (MGPI) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
What is the valuation of MGP INGREDIENTS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MGP INGREDIENTS INC (MGPI) is 6.68 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.56.
How financially healthy is MGP INGREDIENTS INC?
The financial health rating of MGP INGREDIENTS INC (MGPI) is 6 / 10.