MGP INGREDIENTS INC (MGPI)

US55303J1060 - Common Stock

79.65  -1.18 (-1.46%)

After market: 79.75 +0.1 (+0.13%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall MGPI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated MGPI against 33 industry peers in the Beverages industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of MGPI get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. MGPI has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MGPI had positive earnings in the past year.
MGPI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years MGPI has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years MGPI had a positive operating cash flow.

1.2 Ratios

MGPI has a Return On Assets of 7.65%. This is in the better half of the industry: MGPI outperforms 60.61% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of MGPI (12.52%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MGPI has a Return On Invested Capital (10.19%) which is in line with its industry peers.
MGPI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.20%. This is below the industry average of 12.62%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.65%
ROE 12.52%
ROIC 10.19%
ROA(3y)8.57%
ROA(5y)9.72%
ROE(3y)13.7%
ROE(5y)14.61%
ROIC(3y)10.2%
ROIC(5y)11.33%

1.3 Margins

MGPI's Profit Margin of 12.73% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MGPI outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MGPI has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 20.32%, MGPI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
MGPI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MGPI's Gross Margin of 36.42% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MGPI is outperformed by 84.85% of its industry peers.
MGPI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.32%
PM (TTM) 12.73%
GM 36.42%
OM growth 3Y14.05%
OM growth 5Y8.82%
PM growth 3Y7.85%
PM growth 5Y5.5%
GM growth 3Y13.4%
GM growth 5Y10.38%

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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 about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for MGPI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for MGPI is higher compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

MGPI has an Altman-Z score of 3.86. This indicates that MGPI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
MGPI has a better Altman-Z score (3.86) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MGPI is 10.07, which is on the high side as it means it would take MGPI, 10.07 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
MGPI's Debt to FCF ratio of 10.07 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MGPI is outperformed by 69.70% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33 indicates that MGPI is not too dependend on debt financing.
MGPI has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.33) than 69.70% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 10.07
Altman-Z 3.86
ROIC/WACC1.24
WACC8.21%

2.3 Liquidity

MGPI has a Current Ratio of 4.51. This indicates that MGPI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of MGPI (4.51) is better than 93.94% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.47 indicates that MGPI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MGPI has a better Quick ratio (1.47) than 78.79% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.51
Quick Ratio 1.47

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

MGPI shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -0.65%.
Measured over the past years, MGPI shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 17.69% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, MGPI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.92% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 17.34% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.65%
EPS 3Y24.98%
EPS 5Y17.69%
EPS growth Q2Q-23.02%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.92%
Revenue growth 3Y28.36%
Revenue growth 5Y17.34%
Revenue growth Q2Q-15.15%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 19.57% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.96% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y28.23%
EPS Next 2Y19.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-8.76%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.96%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 stable.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.39, MGPI is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MGPI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.79% of the companies are valued more expensively.
MGPI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.15, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.37, the valuation of MGPI can be described as reasonable.
MGPI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MGPI is cheaper than 93.94% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.20, MGPI is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.39
Fwd PE 11.37

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MGPI indicates a rather cheap valuation: MGPI is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MGPI is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 61.48
EV/EBITDA 10.66

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.
The decent profitability rating of MGPI may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as MGPI's earnings are expected to grow with 19.57% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.62
PEG (5Y)0.98
EPS Next 2Y19.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.57%, MGPI is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.57, MGPI has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, MGPI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.57%

5.2 History

The dividend of MGPI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.24%!
MGPI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
MGPI has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.24%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5

5.3 Sustainability

10.03% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MGPI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of MGPI is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP10.03%
EPS Next 2Y19.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A

MGP INGREDIENTS INC

NASDAQ:MGPI (5/17/2024, 7:13:02 PM)

After market: 79.75 +0.1 (+0.13%)

79.65

-1.18 (-1.46%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryBeverages
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ROA 7.65%
ROE 12.52%
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OM 20.32%
PM (TTM) 12.73%
GM 36.42%
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Debt/Equity 0.33
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Current Ratio 4.51
Quick Ratio 1.47
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EPS 3Y24.98%
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EPS Next Y28.23%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.92%
Revenue growth 3Y28.36%
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