SPARTANNASH CO (SPTN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:SPTN • US8472151005
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This SPTN fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. SPTN Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- SPTN had positive earnings in the past year.
- SPTN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years SPTN has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years SPTN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- SPTN's Return On Assets of -0.62% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SPTN is outperformed by 72.50% of its industry peers.
- SPTN has a Return On Equity of -2.13%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SPTN underperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
- SPTN has a Return On Invested Capital (4.64%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SPTN is significantly below the industry average of 29.49%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- SPTN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- SPTN's Operating Margin of 1.13% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SPTN is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
- SPTN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- SPTN's Gross Margin of 16.33% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SPTN is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
- SPTN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. SPTN Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), SPTN is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for SPTN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for SPTN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- SPTN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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.
- SPTN has a better Altman-Z score (4.57) than 65.00% of its industry peers.
- SPTN has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.44. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SPTN would need 10.44 years to pay back of 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.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.96, SPTN is doing worse than 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.57 |
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC7.47%
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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.80, SPTN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.8 |
3. SPTN Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for SPTN have decreased strongly by -10.95% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, SPTN shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 12.72% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, SPTN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.54% in the last year.
- SPTN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.27% yearly.
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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, SPTN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.73% on average per year.
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. SPTN Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.03, the valuation of SPTN can be described as correct.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SPTN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SPTN is cheaper than 72.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.23, SPTN is valued a bit cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.59, SPTN is valued correctly.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SPTN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SPTN is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- SPTN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.28.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- SPTN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SPTN is cheaper than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- SPTN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SPTN is cheaper than 77.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.22 |
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%
5. SPTN Dividend Analysis
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 0.70. 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 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.27% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of SPTN has a limited annual growth rate of 5.56%.
- SPTN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
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 Change-43.97%
Ins Owners1.21%
Ins Owner Change0%
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 Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 Fundamental Analysis 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%.