B&G FOODS INC (BGS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BGS - US05508R1068 - Common Stock
4.1899 USD
-0.06 (-1.41%)
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 may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. BGS is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- BGS had positive earnings in the past year.
- 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 has a Return On Assets of -8.50%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BGS underperforms 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.
- The Return On Invested Capital of BGS (5.37%) is better than 63.22% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BGS 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.
- The Gross Margin of BGS (21.45%) 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for BGS has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, BGS has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, BGS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- BGS has an Altman-Z score of 1.36. This is a bad value and indicates that BGS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of BGS (1.36) is worse than 63.22% 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of BGS (37.46) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 4.29 is on the high side and indicates that BGS has dependencies on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 4.29, BGS is doing worse than 87.36% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 37.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.36 |
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC7.01%
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.20, BGS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- BGS has a Quick Ratio of 1.30. This is a normal value and indicates that BGS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- BGS's Quick ratio of 1.30 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BGS outperforms 71.26% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- BGS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.04%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.08% on average over the past years.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -1.12% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -2.22% on average over the next years.
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
- BGS is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.76.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BGS is valued cheaper than 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- BGS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.94, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.27, the valuation of BGS can be described as reasonable.
- BGS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BGS is cheaper than 98.85% of the companies in the same industry.
- BGS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.94, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.27 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BGS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.22% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- BGS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BGS is cheaper than 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.22 |
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
- BGS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 16.93%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.28, BGS pays a better dividend. On top of this BGS pays more dividend than 98.85% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- BGS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 16.93% |
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.
- The dividend of BGS decreased 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.
- The Dividend Rate of BGS has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP-24.15%
EPS Next 2Y-14.94%
EPS Next 3Y-1.12%
NYSE:BGS (1/21/2026, 10:03:47 AM)
4.1899
-0.06 (-1.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Inst Owners69.11%
Inst Owner Change0.51%
Ins Owners3.72%
Ins Owner Change-0.52%
Market Cap335.11M
Revenue(TTM)1.84B
Net Income(TTM)-250.08M
Analysts48.33
Price Target4.59 (9.55%)
Short Float %19.47%
Short Ratio7.82
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 16.93% |
Yearly Dividend0.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)-16.37%
DP-24.15%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.34%
Min EPS beat(2)-32.87%
Max EPS beat(2)33.56%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-18.12%
Min EPS beat(4)-74.14%
Max EPS beat(4)33.56%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-17.19%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.88%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-4.69%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.88%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.25%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.7%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.34%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.25%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.91%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.27%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.26%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.74%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.11%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.27 | ||
| P/S | 0.18 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.2 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.9 | ||
| P/B | 0.71 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.22 |
EPS(TTM)0.54
EY12.89%
EPS(NY)0.51
Fwd EY12.09%
FCF(TTM)0.68
FCFY16.14%
OCF(TTM)1.07
OCFY25.65%
SpS23.01
BVpS5.89
TBVpS-16.3
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.46
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -8.5% | ||
| ROE | -53.12% | ||
| ROCE | 6.8% | ||
| ROIC | 5.37% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.5% | ||
| ROICexgc | 16.94% | ||
| OM | 9.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 21.45% | ||
| FCFM | 2.94% |
ROA(3y)-3.53%
ROA(5y)-1.07%
ROE(3y)-19.04%
ROE(5y)-6.78%
ROIC(3y)5.46%
ROIC(5y)5.48%
ROICexc(3y)5.54%
ROICexc(5y)5.56%
ROICexgc(3y)18%
ROICexgc(5y)19.45%
ROCE(3y)6.91%
ROCE(5y)6.94%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.98%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.12%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.5%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.01%
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%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.63
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 37.46 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 8.08 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 47.46% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.73% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.19 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 34.39% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.36 |
F-Score4
WACC7.01%
ROIC/WACC0.77
Cap/Depr(3y)34.98%
Cap/Depr(5y)39.89%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.24%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.44%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.74%
EPS 3Y-27.93%
EPS 5Y-15.66%
EPS Q2Q%15.38%
EPS Next Y-24.48%
EPS Next 2Y-14.94%
EPS Next 3Y-1.12%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.04%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.05%
Revenue growth 5Y3.08%
Sales Q2Q%-4.72%
Revenue Next Year-5.29%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.5%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.22%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-44.47%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.88%
EBIT growth 5Y0.92%
EBIT Next Year21.95%
EBIT Next 3Y7.65%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-71.27%
FCF growth 3Y27.08%
FCF growth 5Y90.64%
OCF growth 1Y-59.09%
OCF growth 3Y11.71%
OCF growth 5Y23%
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 7 / 10 to B&G FOODS INC (BGS). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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.