B&G FOODS INC (BGS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:BGS • US05508R1068
4.37 USD
+0.08 (+1.86%)
At close: Jan 30, 2026
4.3423 USD
-0.03 (-0.63%)
After Hours: 1/30/2026, 8:04:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to BGS. BGS was compared to 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. BGS has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. BGS has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year BGS was profitable.
- In the past year BGS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: BGS reported negative net income in multiple years.
- BGS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- BGS's Return On Assets of -8.50% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BGS is outperformed by 71.26% of its industry peers.
- BGS has a Return On Equity of -53.12%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BGS underperforms 71.26% of its industry peers.
- BGS has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.37%) than 63.22% of its industry peers.
- BGS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.46%. This is significantly below the industry average of 27.79%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -8.5% | ||
| ROE | -53.12% | ||
| ROIC | 5.37% |
ROA(3y)-3.53%
ROA(5y)-1.07%
ROE(3y)-19.04%
ROE(5y)-6.78%
ROIC(3y)5.46%
ROIC(5y)5.48%
1.3 Margins
- The Operating Margin of BGS (9.93%) is better than 74.71% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BGS has declined.
- BGS has a Gross Margin (21.45%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BGS has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 21.45% |
OM growth 3Y1.19%
OM growth 5Y-2.1%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.91%
GM growth 5Y-1.1%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), BGS is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BGS has more shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for BGS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for BGS is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.37, we must say that BGS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- BGS's Altman-Z score of 1.37 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BGS is outperformed by 64.37% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of BGS is 37.46, which is on the high side as it means it would take BGS, 37.46 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- BGS's Debt to FCF ratio of 37.46 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BGS outperforms 49.43% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 4.29 is on the high side and indicates that BGS has dependencies on debt financing.
- BGS has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (4.29) than 87.36% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 37.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.37 |
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC7.04%
2.3 Liquidity
- BGS has a Current Ratio of 3.20. This indicates that BGS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- BGS's Current ratio of 3.20 is amongst the best of the industry. BGS outperforms 86.21% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.30 indicates that BGS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.30, BGS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.26% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.3 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- BGS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -21.74%.
- Measured over the past years, BGS shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -15.66% on average per year.
- The Revenue has decreased by -6.04% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, BGS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.08% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.74%
EPS 3Y-27.93%
EPS 5Y-15.66%
EPS Q2Q%15.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.04%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.05%
Revenue growth 5Y3.08%
Sales Q2Q%-4.72%
3.2 Future
- BGS is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -1.12% yearly.
- BGS is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -2.22% yearly.
EPS Next Y-24.48%
EPS Next 2Y-14.94%
EPS Next 3Y-1.12%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.29%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.5%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.22%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last 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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.09, the valuation of BGS can be described as very reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BGS indicates a rather cheap valuation: BGS is cheaper than 93.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.32, BGS is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.63 indicates a reasonable valuation of BGS.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BGS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.70% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- BGS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.57.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 63.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BGS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BGS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.10% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.26 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-14.94%
EPS Next 3Y-1.12%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 17.72%, BGS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.30, BGS pays a better dividend. On top of this BGS pays more dividend than 98.85% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, BGS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 17.72% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BGS decreases each year by -16.37%.
- BGS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- BGS has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-16.37%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- The earnings of BGS are negative and hence is the payout ratio. BGS will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
- BGS's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP-24.15%
EPS Next 2Y-14.94%
EPS Next 3Y-1.12%
B&G FOODS INC / BGS FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for BGS stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to BGS.
What is the valuation status for BGS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to B&G FOODS INC (BGS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of BGS stock?
B&G FOODS INC (BGS) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
How financially healthy is B&G FOODS INC?
The financial health rating of B&G FOODS INC (BGS) is 3 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for B&G FOODS INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of B&G FOODS INC (BGS) is expected to decline by -24.48% in the next year.