B&G FOODS INC (BGS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:BGS - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US05508R1068 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, BGS scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BGS was compared to 91 industry peers in the Food Products industry. BGS has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. 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.
Each year in the past 5 years BGS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BGS has a worse Return On Assets (-7.10%) than 73.63% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -40.89%, BGS is doing worse than 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of BGS (5.62%) is better than 60.44% of its industry peers.
BGS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.47%. This is significantly below the industry average of 28.10%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.62%) for BGS is above the 3 year average (5.47%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -7.1% | ||
| ROE | -40.89% | ||
| ROIC | 5.62% |
ROA(3y)-3.53%
ROA(5y)-1.07%
ROE(3y)-19.02%
ROE(5y)-6.77%
ROIC(3y)5.47%
ROIC(5y)5.49%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Operating Margin value of 10.30%, BGS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.82% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BGS has declined.
BGS has a Gross Margin (21.41%) which is in line with its industry peers.
BGS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 21.41% |
OM growth 3Y1.28%
OM growth 5Y-2.05%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.91%
GM growth 5Y-1.1%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BGS is destroying value.
BGS has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
BGS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BGS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.39, we must say that BGS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
BGS has a worse Altman-Z score (1.39) than 62.64% of its industry peers.
BGS has a debt to FCF ratio of 16.85. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BGS would need 16.85 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BGS's Debt to FCF ratio of 16.85 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BGS outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
BGS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.90. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 3.90, BGS is not doing good in the industry: 90.11% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.9 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 16.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.39 |
ROIC/WACC0.81
WACC6.97%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.31 indicates that BGS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.31, BGS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.42% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.07 indicates that BGS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BGS has a Quick ratio of 1.07. This is in the better half of the industry: BGS outperforms 65.93% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.31 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.07 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BGS have decreased strongly by -37.78% in the last year.
The earnings per share for BGS have been decreasing by -15.66% on average. This is quite bad
BGS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -7.06%.
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)-37.78%
EPS 3Y-27.93%
EPS 5Y-15.66%
EPS Q2Q%-77.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.06%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.05%
Revenue growth 5Y3.08%
Sales Q2Q%-10.48%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, BGS will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.88% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, BGS will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.81% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-18.07%
EPS Next 2Y-5.31%
EPS Next 3Y4.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.39%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.58%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.81%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.39, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of BGS.
91.21% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BGS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BGS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.18), we can say BGS is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.59 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BGS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BGS indicates a rather cheap valuation: BGS is cheaper than 98.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.34, BGS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BGS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BGS is cheaper than 70.33% of the companies in the same industry.
97.80% 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 | 2.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.05 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.31%
EPS Next 3Y4.88%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 17.59%, BGS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
The stock price of BGS dropped by -38.37% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.72, BGS pays a better dividend. On top of this BGS pays more dividend than 100.00% 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 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 17.59% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BGS decreases each year by -16.36%.
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)-16.36%
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.
DP-28.6%
EPS Next 2Y-5.31%
EPS Next 3Y4.88%
NYSE:BGS (7/16/2025, 9:40:10 AM)
4.1391
+0.06 (+1.45%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners76.66%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners3.87%
Ins Owner Change17.47%
Market Cap330.30M
Analysts47.69
Price Target5.69 (37.47%)
Short Float %23.81%
Short Ratio5.56
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 17.59% |
Yearly Dividend0.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)-16.36%
DP-28.6%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-36.59%
Min EPS beat(2)-74.14%
Max EPS beat(2)0.96%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-31.92%
Min EPS beat(4)-74.14%
Max EPS beat(4)0.96%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-8.07%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.5%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-5.82%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.33%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.33%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.8%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.34%
Max Revenue beat(4)1%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.85%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.38%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.65%
PT rev (1m)1.51%
PT rev (3m)-23.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-28.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.42%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.64%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.59 | ||
| P/S | 0.18 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.77 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.22 | ||
| P/B | 0.64 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.05 |
EPS(TTM)0.56
EY13.53%
EPS(NY)0.63
Fwd EY15.16%
FCF(TTM)1.49
FCFY36.05%
OCF(TTM)1.87
OCFY45.11%
SpS23.59
BVpS6.43
TBVpS-16.49
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -7.1% | ||
| ROE | -40.89% | ||
| ROCE | 7.12% | ||
| ROIC | 5.62% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.75% | ||
| ROICexgc | 18.36% | ||
| OM | 10.3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 21.41% | ||
| FCFM | 6.32% |
ROA(3y)-3.53%
ROA(5y)-1.07%
ROE(3y)-19.02%
ROE(5y)-6.77%
ROIC(3y)5.47%
ROIC(5y)5.49%
ROICexc(3y)5.55%
ROICexc(5y)5.56%
ROICexgc(3y)18.01%
ROICexgc(5y)19.46%
ROCE(3y)6.92%
ROCE(5y)6.95%
ROICexcg growth 3Y3.07%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-1.07%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.6%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.07%
OM growth 3Y1.28%
OM growth 5Y-2.05%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.91%
GM growth 5Y-1.1%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.64
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.9 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 16.85 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 7.09 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 34.02% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.59% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.28 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 52.84% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.31 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.39 |
F-Score4
WACC6.97%
ROIC/WACC0.81
Cap/Depr(3y)29.53%
Cap/Depr(5y)36.62%
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)-37.78%
EPS 3Y-27.93%
EPS 5Y-15.66%
EPS Q2Q%-77.78%
EPS Next Y-18.07%
EPS Next 2Y-5.31%
EPS Next 3Y4.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.06%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.05%
Revenue growth 5Y3.08%
Sales Q2Q%-10.48%
Revenue Next Year-3.39%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.58%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.81%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-43.58%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.8%
EBIT growth 5Y0.97%
EBIT Next Year24%
EBIT Next 3Y9.52%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y281.6%
FCF growth 3Y26.99%
FCF growth 5Y90.55%
OCF growth 1Y196.22%
OCF growth 3Y11.74%
OCF growth 5Y23.02%