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SPARTANNASH CO (SPTN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:SPTN - US8472151005 - Common Stock

26.9 USD
+0.44 (+1.66%)
Last: 9/19/2025, 8:00:02 PM
26.91 USD
+0.01 (+0.04%)
After Hours: 9/19/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall SPTN gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated SPTN against 38 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. SPTN scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. SPTN is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SPTN had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SPTN had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years SPTN has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years SPTN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
SPTN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSPTN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.62%, SPTN is doing worse than 72.50% of the companies in the same industry.
SPTN has a worse Return On Equity (-2.13%) than 70.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.64%, SPTN is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SPTN is significantly below the industry average of 28.32%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.62%
ROE -2.13%
ROIC 4.64%
ROA(3y)1.23%
ROA(5y)2.04%
ROE(3y)3.72%
ROE(5y)6.09%
ROIC(3y)4.81%
ROIC(5y)5.11%
SPTN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSPTN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10

1.3 Margins

SPTN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 1.13%, SPTN is doing worse than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SPTN has grown nicely.
SPTN has a Gross Margin of 16.33%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SPTN underperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
SPTN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1.13%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 16.33%
OM growth 3Y9.13%
OM growth 5Y10.43%
PM growth 3Y-84.35%
PM growth 5Y-45.65%
GM growth 3Y0.25%
GM growth 5Y1.68%
SPTN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSPTN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), SPTN is destroying value.
SPTN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SPTN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SPTN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
SPTN Yearly Shares OutstandingSPTN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
SPTN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSPTN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

SPTN has an Altman-Z score of 4.57. This indicates that SPTN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.57, SPTN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SPTN is 10.44, which is on the high side as it means it would take SPTN, 10.44 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SPTN (10.44) is worse than 62.50% of its industry peers.
SPTN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.96. This is a neutral value indicating SPTN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
SPTN has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.96) than 65.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.96
Debt/FCF 10.44
Altman-Z 4.57
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC7.47%
SPTN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSPTN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.57 indicates that SPTN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.57, SPTN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SPTN has a Quick Ratio of 1.57. This is a bad value and indicates that SPTN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SPTN has a better Quick ratio (0.80) than 67.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.57
Quick Ratio 0.8
SPTN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSPTN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

SPTN shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -10.95%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.72% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
SPTN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.54%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.27% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.95%
EPS 3Y5.71%
EPS 5Y12.72%
EPS Q2Q%-8.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.54%
Revenue growth 3Y2.26%
Revenue growth 5Y2.27%
Sales Q2Q%1.81%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, SPTN will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -3.60% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.73% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-13.15%
EPS Next 2Y-4.46%
EPS Next 3Y-5.71%
EPS Next 5Y-3.6%
Revenue Next Year4.18%
Revenue Next 2Y1.95%
Revenue Next 3Y1.64%
Revenue Next 5Y1.73%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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 decreasing.
SPTN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSPTN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
SPTN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSPTN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.03, which indicates a correct valuation of SPTN.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SPTN is valued a bit cheaper than 72.50% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SPTN to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say SPTN is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.59, the valuation of SPTN can be described as correct.
80.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SPTN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.88. SPTN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.03
Fwd PE 14.59
SPTN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSPTN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SPTN is valued a bit cheaper than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SPTN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SPTN is cheaper than 77.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.04
EV/EBITDA 7.22
SPTN Per share dataSPTN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150 200 250

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as SPTN's earnings are expected to decrease with -5.71% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.18
EPS Next 2Y-4.46%
EPS Next 3Y-5.71%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.27%, SPTN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
SPTN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.76. SPTN pays more dividend than 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SPTN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.90.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.27%

5.2 History

The dividend of SPTN has a limited annual growth rate of 5.56%.
SPTN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
SPTN has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.56%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years18
SPTN Yearly Dividends per shareSPTN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

SPTN has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-190.15%
EPS Next 2Y-4.46%
EPS Next 3Y-5.71%
SPTN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSPTN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M 150M 200M

SPARTANNASH CO

NASDAQ:SPTN (9/19/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 26.91 +0.01 (+0.04%)

26.9

+0.44 (+1.66%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)08-14 2025-08-14/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Inst Owners99.62%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.21%
Ins Owner Change-32.57%
Market Cap910.83M
Revenue(TTM)9.69B
Net Income(TTM)-15.79M
Analysts50
Price Target27.44 (2.01%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.27%
Yearly Dividend0.88
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.56%
DP-190.15%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years18
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.72%
Min EPS beat(2)-20.94%
Max EPS beat(2)7.49%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)4.36%
Min EPS beat(4)-20.94%
Max EPS beat(4)32.83%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.07%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.54%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)0.82%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.48%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.56%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.48%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.56%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.42%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.95%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.35%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)28.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.23%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.07%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.03
Fwd PE 14.59
P/S 0.09
P/FCF 13.04
P/OCF 4.89
P/B 1.23
P/tB 2.05
EV/EBITDA 7.22
EPS(TTM)1.79
EY6.65%
EPS(NY)1.84
Fwd EY6.85%
FCF(TTM)2.06
FCFY7.67%
OCF(TTM)5.5
OCFY20.46%
SpS286.27
BVpS21.91
TBVpS13.15
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.18
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.62%
ROE -2.13%
ROCE 5.87%
ROIC 4.64%
ROICexc 4.7%
ROICexgc 5.61%
OM 1.13%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 16.33%
FCFM 0.72%
ROA(3y)1.23%
ROA(5y)2.04%
ROE(3y)3.72%
ROE(5y)6.09%
ROIC(3y)4.81%
ROIC(5y)5.11%
ROICexc(3y)4.87%
ROICexc(5y)5.17%
ROICexgc(3y)5.86%
ROICexgc(5y)6.29%
ROCE(3y)6.09%
ROCE(5y)6.47%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.02%
ROICexgc growth 5Y8.87%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.32%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.44%
OM growth 3Y9.13%
OM growth 5Y10.43%
PM growth 3Y-84.35%
PM growth 5Y-45.65%
GM growth 3Y0.25%
GM growth 5Y1.68%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover3.79
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.96
Debt/FCF 10.44
Debt/EBITDA 3.19
Cap/Depr 102.06%
Cap/Sales 1.2%
Interest Coverage 2.35
Cash Conversion 83.36%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.57
Quick Ratio 0.8
Altman-Z 4.57
F-Score3
WACC7.47%
ROIC/WACC0.62
Cap/Depr(3y)117.77%
Cap/Depr(5y)102.76%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.21%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.05%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.95%
EPS 3Y5.71%
EPS 5Y12.72%
EPS Q2Q%-8.47%
EPS Next Y-13.15%
EPS Next 2Y-4.46%
EPS Next 3Y-5.71%
EPS Next 5Y-3.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.54%
Revenue growth 3Y2.26%
Revenue growth 5Y2.27%
Sales Q2Q%1.81%
Revenue Next Year4.18%
Revenue Next 2Y1.95%
Revenue Next 3Y1.64%
Revenue Next 5Y1.73%
EBIT growth 1Y-15.11%
EBIT growth 3Y11.59%
EBIT growth 5Y12.94%
EBIT Next Year103.89%
EBIT Next 3Y29.37%
EBIT Next 5Y22.45%
FCF growth 1Y250.97%
FCF growth 3Y-3.51%
FCF growth 5Y-6.92%
OCF growth 1Y41.6%
OCF growth 3Y8.5%
OCF growth 5Y2.72%

SPARTANNASH CO / SPTN FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for SPTN stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to SPTN.


Can you provide the valuation status for SPARTANNASH CO?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to SPARTANNASH CO (SPTN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is SPARTANNASH CO (SPTN) stock?

SPARTANNASH CO (SPTN) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for SPARTANNASH CO?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SPARTANNASH CO (SPTN) is expected to decline by -13.15% in the next year.


Is the dividend of SPARTANNASH CO sustainable?

The dividend rating of SPARTANNASH CO (SPTN) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -190.15%.