B&G FOODS INC (BGS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BGS - US05508R1068 - Common Stock
4.39 USD
-0.1 (-2.23%)
4.4342 USD
+0.04 (+1.01%)
Overall BGS gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated BGS against 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.
- Each year in the past 5 years BGS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -8.50%, BGS is doing worse than 71.26% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of BGS (-53.12%) is worse than 71.26% of its industry peers.
- BGS has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.37%. This is in the better half of the industry: BGS outperforms 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 27.80%.
| 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's Gross Margin of 21.45% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BGS outperforms 51.72% of its industry peers.
- 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
- BGS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BGS has more shares outstanding
- BGS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- BGS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- BGS has an Altman-Z score of 1.37. This is a bad value and indicates that BGS is not financially healthy and even 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 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.
- BGS has a Debt to FCF ratio (37.46) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- BGS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.29. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- BGS's Debt to Equity ratio of 4.29 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BGS is outperformed by 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
WACC7.05%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.20 indicates that BGS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- BGS has a better Current ratio (3.20) than 86.21% of its industry peers.
- 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
- The earnings per share for BGS have decreased strongly by -21.74% in the last year.
- BGS shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -15.66% yearly.
- 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, BGS will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -1.12% on average per year.
- 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
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- 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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.13, which indicates a very decent valuation of BGS.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BGS indicates a rather cheap valuation: BGS is cheaper than 91.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.47, BGS is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.67, the valuation of BGS can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BGS is valued cheaper than 98.85% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.26, BGS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 62.07% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BGS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 93.10% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BGS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.3 |
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 16.93%, BGS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- BGS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.43. BGS pays more dividend than 98.85% of the companies in the same industry.
- BGS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 16.93% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BGS decreases each year by -16.37%.
- BGS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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.
- 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%
4.39
-0.1 (-2.23%)
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 Cap351.11M
Revenue(TTM)1.84B
Net Income(TTM)-250.08M
Analysts48.33
Price Target4.59 (4.56%)
Short Float %18.55%
Short Ratio7.36
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)-2.72%
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 | 8.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.67 | ||
| P/S | 0.19 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.49 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.09 | ||
| P/B | 0.75 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.3 |
EPS(TTM)0.54
EY12.3%
EPS(NY)0.51
Fwd EY11.54%
FCF(TTM)0.68
FCFY15.41%
OCF(TTM)1.07
OCFY24.48%
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 | 1.37 |
F-Score4
WACC7.05%
ROIC/WACC0.76
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 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.