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SUNOPTA INC (STKL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

5.205  -0.28 (-5.02%)

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to STKL. STKL was compared to 91 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While STKL is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. STKL is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one!


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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

STKL's Return On Assets of -2.21% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. STKL is outperformed by 62.64% of its industry peers.
STKL's Return On Equity of -8.97% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. STKL is outperformed by 65.93% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 1214.63%, STKL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for STKL is significantly below the industry average of 28.18%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1214.63%) 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 1214.63%
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 (1055.23%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of STKL has grown nicely.
STKL has a better Gross Margin (1065.28%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of STKL has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1055.23%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 1065.28%
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so STKL is creating value.
STKL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
STKL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, STKL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

STKL has an Altman-Z score of 38.52. This indicates that STKL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
STKL has a Altman-Z score of 38.52. This is amongst the best in the industry. STKL outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
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 Debt to FCF ratio (9.83) which is in line with its industry peers.
STKL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.42. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
STKL's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.42 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. STKL is outperformed by 81.32% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.42
Debt/FCF 9.83
Altman-Z 38.52
ROIC/WACC147.59
WACC8.23%
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

A Current Ratio of 0.95 indicates that STKL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
STKL has a worse Current ratio (0.95) than 76.92% of its industry peers.
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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.43, STKL is not doing good in the industry: 79.12% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 250.00% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 128.94% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 26.00% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
STKL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.11% yearly.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 41.14% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.32% 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 Year10.15%
Revenue Next 2Y9.32%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of 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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 37.18 indicates a quite expensive valuation of STKL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of STKL is on the same level as its industry peers.
STKL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 27.03.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.77, the valuation of STKL can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of STKL is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.28. STKL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 37.18
Fwd PE 21.77
STKL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSTKL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, STKL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, STKL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.13% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.18
EV/EBITDA 0.11
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 STKL does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
STKL's earnings are expected to grow with 41.14% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)9.78
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 (8/6/2025, 1:05:08 PM)

5.205

-0.28 (-5.02%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)05-07 2025-05-07/amc
Earnings (Next)08-06 2025-08-06/amc
Inst Owners87.19%
Inst Owner Change-0.84%
Ins Owners1.58%
Ins Owner Change0.98%
Market Cap610.23M
Analysts80
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %4.31%
Short Ratio5.77
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)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.05%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 37.18
Fwd PE 21.77
P/S 0.82
P/FCF 22.18
P/OCF 9.1
P/B 3.59
P/tB 4.25
EV/EBITDA 0.11
EPS(TTM)0.14
EY2.69%
EPS(NY)0.24
Fwd EY4.59%
FCF(TTM)0.23
FCFY4.51%
OCF(TTM)0.57
OCFY10.99%
SpS6.33
BVpS1.45
TBVpS1.22
PEG (NY)9.78
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.21%
ROE -8.97%
ROCE 1567.57%
ROIC 1214.63%
ROICexc 1220.14%
ROICexgc 1287.56%
OM 1055.23%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 1065.28%
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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.08
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.42
Debt/FCF 9.83
Debt/EBITDA 0.03
Cap/Depr 105.01%
Cap/Sales 5.32%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 0.85%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.95
Quick Ratio 0.43
Altman-Z 38.52
F-Score6
WACC8.23%
ROIC/WACC147.59
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 Year10.15%
Revenue Next 2Y9.32%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y14718%
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%