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SUNOPTA INC (STKL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:STKL - CA8676EP1086 - Common Stock

6.23 USD
-0.19 (-2.96%)
Last: 9/19/2025, 8:00:00 PM
6.23 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 9/19/2025, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall STKL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated STKL against 89 industry peers in the Food Products industry. STKL has an average financial health and profitability rating. STKL is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year STKL was profitable.
In the past year STKL had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years STKL reported 4 times negative net income.
Of the past 5 years STKL 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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 has a Return On Assets of -0.91%. This is in the lower half of the industry: STKL underperforms 62.92% of its industry peers.
STKL's Return On Equity of -3.67% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. STKL is outperformed by 64.04% of its industry peers.
STKL's Return On Invested Capital of 1162.72% is amongst the best of the industry. STKL outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
STKL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.96%. This is significantly below the industry average of 28.31%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1162.72%) for STKL is above the 3 year average (5.96%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.91%
ROE -3.67%
ROIC 1162.72%
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's Operating Margin of 1027.08% is amongst the best of the industry. STKL outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
STKL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 1036.85%, STKL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
STKL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1027.08%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 1036.85%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for STKL has been increased compared to 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

An Altman-Z score of 37.93 indicates that STKL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of STKL (37.93) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of STKL is 8.39, which is on the high side as it means it would take STKL, 8.39 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
STKL has a better Debt to FCF ratio (8.39) than 62.92% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.44 is on the high side and indicates that STKL has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of STKL (1.44) is worse than 79.78% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.44
Debt/FCF 8.39
Altman-Z 37.93
ROIC/WACC141.28
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

STKL has a Current Ratio of 0.96. 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 Current ratio of 0.96 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. STKL is outperformed by 78.65% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.39 indicates that STKL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.39, STKL is doing worse than 83.15% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.96
Quick Ratio 0.39
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 77.78% over the past year.
STKL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 128.94% yearly.
Looking at the last year, STKL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.91% in the last year.
STKL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.11% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)77.78%
EPS 3Y128.94%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%100%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.91%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.71%
Revenue growth 5Y0.11%
Sales Q2Q%11.99%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, STKL will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 56.23% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, STKL will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.94% on average per year.
EPS Next Y74.65%
EPS Next 2Y56.23%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12%
Revenue Next 2Y9.94%
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 38.94, the valuation of STKL can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of STKL is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.38. STKL is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.27 indicates a rather expensive valuation of STKL.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as STKL.
STKL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.86.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 38.94
Fwd PE 21.27
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 98.88% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of STKL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: STKL is cheaper than 68.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.93
EV/EBITDA 0.13
STKL Per share dataSTKL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
STKL's earnings are expected to grow with 56.23% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y56.23%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for STKL!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

SUNOPTA INC

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

After market: 6.23 0 (0%)

6.23

-0.19 (-2.96%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/amc
Earnings (Next)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Inst Owners87.19%
Inst Owner Change-4.18%
Ins Owners1.58%
Ins Owner Change0.84%
Market Cap736.32M
Analysts80
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %3.54%
Short Ratio5.05
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)127.76%
Min EPS beat(2)58.42%
Max EPS beat(2)197.1%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)64.17%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.99%
Max EPS beat(4)197.1%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)167.6%
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)2.24%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.87%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.61%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.31%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.19%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.61%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.77%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.73%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-8.74%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.69%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-57.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)68.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)68.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.68%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.82%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 38.94
Fwd PE 21.27
P/S 0.97
P/FCF 21.93
P/OCF 10.81
P/B 4.21
P/tB 4.94
EV/EBITDA 0.13
EPS(TTM)0.16
EY2.57%
EPS(NY)0.29
Fwd EY4.7%
FCF(TTM)0.28
FCFY4.56%
OCF(TTM)0.58
OCFY9.25%
SpS6.46
BVpS1.48
TBVpS1.26
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.91%
ROE -3.67%
ROCE 1524.26%
ROIC 1162.72%
ROICexc 1167.46%
ROICexgc 1227.74%
OM 1027.08%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 1036.85%
FCFM 4.4%
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 1.44
Debt/FCF 8.39
Debt/EBITDA 0.03
Cap/Depr 89.68%
Cap/Sales 4.53%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 0.86%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.96
Quick Ratio 0.39
Altman-Z 37.93
F-Score6
WACC8.23%
ROIC/WACC141.28
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)77.78%
EPS 3Y128.94%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%100%
EPS Next Y74.65%
EPS Next 2Y56.23%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.91%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.71%
Revenue growth 5Y0.11%
Sales Q2Q%11.99%
Revenue Next Year12%
Revenue Next 2Y9.94%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y14537.2%
EBIT growth 3Y33.28%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year147.23%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y203.22%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y1.28%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y37.39%