SIMPLY GOOD FOODS CO/THE (SMPL)

US82900L1026 - Common Stock

36.75  +0.3 (+0.82%)

After market: 36.59 -0.16 (-0.44%)

Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to SMPL. SMPL was compared to 92 industry peers in the Food Products industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making SMPL a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. SMPL is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. These ratings would make SMPL suitable for quality investing!



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SMPL was profitable.
SMPL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
SMPL had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
SMPL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

SMPL's Return On Assets of 6.55% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SMPL outperforms 74.73% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 8.54%, SMPL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.44% of the companies in the same industry.
SMPL has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.60%. This is in the better half of the industry: SMPL outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SMPL is in line with the industry average of 7.56%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.60%) for SMPL is above the 3 year average (7.31%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.55%
ROE 8.54%
ROIC 7.6%
ROA(3y)4.52%
ROA(5y)2.92%
ROE(3y)6.5%
ROE(5y)4.34%
ROIC(3y)7.31%
ROIC(5y)6.34%

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 11.11%, SMPL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
SMPL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 16.57%, SMPL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.41% of the companies in the same industry.
SMPL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SMPL has a Gross Margin of 37.26%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SMPL outperforms 90.11% of its industry peers.
SMPL's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.57%
PM (TTM) 11.11%
GM 37.26%
OM growth 3Y5.74%
OM growth 5Y2.04%
PM growth 3Y10.2%
PM growth 5Y-8.03%
GM growth 3Y-2.79%
GM growth 5Y-2.69%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), SMPL is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for SMPL remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SMPL has more shares outstanding
SMPL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 5.74 indicates that SMPL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 5.74, SMPL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.81% of the companies in the same industry.
SMPL has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.19. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.19 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SMPL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.19. This is amongst the best in the industry. SMPL outperforms 86.81% of its industry peers.
SMPL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.14. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
SMPL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.14. This is in the better half of the industry: SMPL outperforms 72.53% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.14
Debt/FCF 1.19
Altman-Z 5.74
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC8.95%

2.3 Liquidity

SMPL has a Current Ratio of 4.20. This indicates that SMPL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
SMPL has a Current ratio of 4.20. This is amongst the best in the industry. SMPL outperforms 91.21% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.09 indicates that SMPL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
SMPL has a Quick ratio of 3.09. This is amongst the best in the industry. SMPL outperforms 93.41% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.2
Quick Ratio 3.09

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 11.69% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 27.17% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, SMPL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.55% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, SMPL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 23.57% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.69%
EPS 3Y20.57%
EPS 5Y27.17%
EPS growth Q2Q25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.55%
Revenue growth 3Y15.02%
Revenue growth 5Y23.57%
Revenue growth Q2Q5.26%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, SMPL will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.05% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, SMPL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.67% on average per year.
EPS Next Y13.95%
EPS Next 2Y11.72%
EPS Next 3Y11.28%
EPS Next 5Y8.05%
Revenue Next Year5.13%
Revenue Next 2Y4.93%
Revenue Next 3Y4.84%
Revenue Next 5Y4.67%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

SMPL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.37.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SMPL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.13% of the companies are valued more expensively.
SMPL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.55.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.06, the valuation of SMPL can be described as rather expensive.
71.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SMPL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.92, SMPL is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.37
Fwd PE 18.06

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SMPL is on the same level as its industry peers.
SMPL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SMPL is cheaper than 73.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.35
EV/EBITDA 16.22

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
SMPL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.53
PEG (5Y)0.79
EPS Next 2Y11.72%
EPS Next 3Y11.28%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SMPL does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

SIMPLY GOOD FOODS CO/THE

NASDAQ:SMPL (5/1/2024, 7:22:53 PM)

After market: 36.59 -0.16 (-0.44%)

36.75

+0.3 (+0.82%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
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ROA 6.55%
ROE 8.54%
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OM 16.57%
PM (TTM) 11.11%
GM 37.26%
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