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SUNOPTA INC (STKL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:STKL - Nasdaq - CA8676EP1086 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

5.99  +0.08 (+1.35%)

After market: 5.99 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall STKL gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated STKL against 90 industry peers in the Food Products industry. STKL has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. STKL is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

STKL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year STKL had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years STKL reported 4 times negative net income.
STKL had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
STKL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSTKL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M -100M -150M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -2.21%, STKL is doing worse than 66.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -8.97%, STKL is doing worse than 68.54% of the companies in the same industry.
STKL has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.66%. This is in the better half of the industry: STKL outperforms 68.54% of its industry peers.
STKL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.96%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.57%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.66%) for STKL is above the 3 year average (5.96%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.21%
ROE -8.97%
ROIC 6.66%
ROA(3y)-10.02%
ROA(5y)-3.86%
ROE(3y)-38.03%
ROE(5y)-19.1%
ROIC(3y)5.96%
ROIC(5y)4.5%
STKL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSTKL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60 -80 -100

1.3 Margins

STKL has a better Operating Margin (5.78%) than 62.92% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of STKL has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 15.84%, STKL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.45% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of STKL has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.78%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 15.84%
OM growth 3Y38.42%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y10.42%
GM growth 5Y12.48%
STKL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSTKL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 -20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

STKL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
STKL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, STKL has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for STKL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
STKL Yearly Shares OutstandingSTKL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
STKL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSTKL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.36, we must say that STKL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.36, STKL is doing worse than 60.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of STKL is 9.83, which is on the high side as it means it would take STKL, 9.83 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
STKL has a better Debt to FCF ratio (9.83) than 60.67% of its industry peers.
STKL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.42. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.42, STKL is not doing good in the industry: 82.02% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.42
Debt/FCF 9.83
Altman-Z 1.36
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC10.51%
STKL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSTKL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

STKL has a Current Ratio of 0.95. This is a bad value and indicates that STKL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.95, STKL is doing worse than 75.28% of the companies in the same industry.
STKL has a Quick Ratio of 0.95. This is a bad value and indicates that STKL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
STKL's Quick ratio of 0.43 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. STKL is outperformed by 80.90% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.95
Quick Ratio 0.43
STKL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSTKL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

STKL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 250.00%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 128.94% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
STKL shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 26.00%.
Measured over the past years, STKL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.11% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)250%
EPS 3Y128.94%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%100%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.71%
Revenue growth 5Y0.11%
Sales Q2Q%10.27%

3.2 Future

STKL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 41.14% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.19% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y3.8%
EPS Next 2Y41.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.99%
Revenue Next 2Y9.19%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past 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 accelerating.
STKL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSTKL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 500M 1B
STKL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSTKL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 0.2 -0.2 0.4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 42.79, STKL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as STKL.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.34, STKL is valued quite expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.06, STKL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of STKL is on the same level as its industry peers.
STKL is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.03, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 42.79
Fwd PE 25.06
STKL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSTKL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

STKL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of STKL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: STKL is cheaper than 65.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.53
EV/EBITDA 11.92
STKL Per share dataSTKL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as STKL's earnings are expected to grow with 41.14% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)11.25
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y41.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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SUNOPTA INC

NASDAQ:STKL (6/20/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 5.99 0 (0%)

5.99

+0.08 (+1.35%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)05-07 2025-05-07/amc
Earnings (Next)08-05 2025-08-05/amc
Inst Owners87.19%
Inst Owner Change-0.81%
Ins Owners1.58%
Ins Owner Change0.95%
Market Cap702.27M
Analysts80
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %4.26%
Short Ratio4.24
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)-49.3%
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)105.13%
Min EPS beat(2)13.15%
Max EPS beat(2)197.1%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)272.59%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.99%
Max EPS beat(4)892.08%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.4%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.19%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.61%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.19%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.53%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.04%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-11.43%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-8.81%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)150%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-46.95%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.9%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 42.79
Fwd PE 25.06
P/S 0.95
P/FCF 25.53
P/OCF 10.48
P/B 4.13
P/tB 4.9
EV/EBITDA 11.92
EPS(TTM)0.14
EY2.34%
EPS(NY)0.24
Fwd EY3.99%
FCF(TTM)0.23
FCFY3.92%
OCF(TTM)0.57
OCFY9.55%
SpS6.33
BVpS1.45
TBVpS1.22
PEG (NY)11.25
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.21%
ROE -8.97%
ROCE 8.59%
ROIC 6.66%
ROICexc 6.69%
ROICexgc 7.06%
OM 5.78%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 15.84%
FCFM 3.7%
ROA(3y)-10.02%
ROA(5y)-3.86%
ROE(3y)-38.03%
ROE(5y)-19.1%
ROIC(3y)5.96%
ROIC(5y)4.5%
ROICexc(3y)5.97%
ROICexc(5y)4.5%
ROICexgc(3y)6.54%
ROICexgc(5y)5.2%
ROCE(3y)7.72%
ROCE(5y)5.8%
ROICexcg growth 3Y30.9%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y41.72%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y38.42%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y10.42%
GM growth 5Y12.48%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.08
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.42
Debt/FCF 9.83
Debt/EBITDA 3
Cap/Depr 105.01%
Cap/Sales 5.32%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 83.18%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.95
Quick Ratio 0.43
Altman-Z 1.36
F-Score5
WACC10.51%
ROIC/WACC0.63
Cap/Depr(3y)192.52%
Cap/Depr(5y)165.5%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.16%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)250%
EPS 3Y128.94%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%100%
EPS Next Y3.8%
EPS Next 2Y41.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.71%
Revenue growth 5Y0.11%
Sales Q2Q%10.27%
Revenue Next Year9.99%
Revenue Next 2Y9.19%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-18.77%
EBIT growth 3Y33.28%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year147.23%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y134.45%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y37.07%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y37.39%