SUNOPTA INC (STKL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:STKL - CA8676EP1086 - Common Stock
5.58 USD
-0.02 (-0.36%)
Overall STKL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated STKL against 86 industry peers in the Food Products industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of STKL get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. STKL is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
STKL had positive earnings in the past year.
STKL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of -0.91%, STKL is not doing good in the industry: 61.63% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
STKL has a worse Return On Equity (-3.67%) than 62.79% 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.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for STKL is significantly below the industry average of 28.75%.
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 Rank | Sector 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%
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.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of STKL has grown nicely.
STKL's Gross Margin of 1036.85% is amongst the best of the industry. STKL outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of STKL has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
STKL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, STKL has more shares outstanding
STKL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
STKL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
STKL has an Altman-Z score of 37.82. This indicates that STKL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
STKL has a Altman-Z score of 37.82. This is amongst the best in the industry. STKL outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
STKL has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.39. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as STKL would need 8.39 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of STKL (8.39) is better than 63.95% of its industry peers.
STKL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.44. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.44, STKL is doing worse than 81.40% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 37.82 |
ROIC/WACC143.55
WACC8.1%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.96 indicates that STKL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.96, STKL is doing worse than 80.23% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.39 indicates that STKL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.39, STKL is not doing good in the industry: 81.40% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.39 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
STKL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 77.78%, which is quite impressive.
STKL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 128.94% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 10.91% in the past year. This is quite good.
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)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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 54.88% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
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 Y70.44%
EPS Next 2Y54.88%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 34.88, which means the current valuation is very expensive for STKL.
STKL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
STKL is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.08, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.39, the valuation of STKL can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, STKL is valued a bit cheaper than 65.12% of the companies in the same industry.
STKL is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.09, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
98.84% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STKL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
69.77% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STKL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.12 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
STKL's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as STKL's earnings are expected to grow with 54.88% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.5
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y54.88%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
STKL does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:STKL (10/28/2025, 11:12:38 AM)
5.58
-0.02 (-0.36%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners84.99%
Inst Owner Change-2.63%
Ins Owners1.54%
Ins Owner Change0.51%
Market Cap659.50M
Revenue(TTM)763.00M
Net Income(TTM)-6423000
Analysts80
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %3.33%
Short Ratio7.13
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-29.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)64.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.39 | ||
| P/S | 0.86 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.68 | ||
| P/B | 3.77 | ||
| P/tB | 4.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.12 |
EPS(TTM)0.16
EY2.87%
EPS(NY)0.29
Fwd EY5.16%
FCF(TTM)0.28
FCFY5.09%
OCF(TTM)0.58
OCFY10.33%
SpS6.46
BVpS1.48
TBVpS1.26
PEG (NY)0.5
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number2.31
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y30.9%
ROICexgc 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 37.82 |
F-Score6
WACC8.1%
ROIC/WACC143.55
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 Y70.44%
EPS Next 2Y54.88%
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 Year147.6%
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%
SUNOPTA INC / STKL FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for SUNOPTA INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to STKL.
Can you provide the valuation status for SUNOPTA INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to SUNOPTA INC (STKL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of STKL stock?
SUNOPTA INC (STKL) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of SUNOPTA INC (STKL) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SUNOPTA INC (STKL) is 34.88 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.77.
Can you provide the financial health for STKL stock?
The financial health rating of SUNOPTA INC (STKL) is 4 / 10.