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
- In the past year SPTN was profitable.
- In the past year SPTN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- SPTN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- SPTN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- SPTN has a worse Return On Assets (-0.62%) than 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.
- The Return On Invested Capital of SPTN (4.64%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SPTN is significantly below the industry average of 34.78%.
| 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
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SPTN has declined.
- With a Operating Margin value of 1.13%, SPTN is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- SPTN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- SPTN has a worse Gross Margin (16.33%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SPTN has grown nicely.
| 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.
- Compared to 5 years ago, SPTN has less shares outstanding
- SPTN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.57 indicates that SPTN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of SPTN (4.57) is better than 65.00% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 10.44, SPTN is doing worse than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- SPTN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.96. This is a neutral value indicating SPTN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of SPTN (0.96) is worse than 65.00% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.80 indicates that SPTN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of SPTN (0.80) is better than 67.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.8 |
3. SPTN Growth Analysis
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.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.54% in the past 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
- SPTN is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -3.60% yearly.
- SPTN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.73% yearly.
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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.03, SPTN is valued correctly.
- 72.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SPTN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- SPTN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.71.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.59, which indicates a correct valuation of SPTN.
- 80.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SPTN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SPTN to the average of the S&P500 Index (38.09), we can say SPTN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.59 |
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.
- 77.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SPTN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| 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
- SPTN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.27%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.78, SPTN pays a better dividend. On top of this SPTN pays more dividend than 95.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- SPTN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| 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 been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- SPTN has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
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 Change0%
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 Number0 (-100%)
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
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SPARTANNASH CO (SPTN) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of SPARTANNASH CO (SPTN) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SPARTANNASH CO (SPTN) is 15.03 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.23.
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The financial health rating of SPARTANNASH CO (SPTN) is 4 / 10.