B&G FOODS INC (BGS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:BGS - US05508R1068 - Common Stock
4.41 USD
+0.16 (+3.76%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to BGS. BGS was compared to 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. Both the profitability and financial health of BGS have multiple concerns. BGS is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
In multiple years BGS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years BGS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BGS (-7.61%) is worse than 71.26% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -44.60%, BGS is doing worse than 73.56% of the companies in the same industry.
BGS's Return On Invested Capital of 5.46% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BGS outperforms 63.22% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BGS is significantly below the industry average of 28.38%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -7.61% | ||
| ROE | -44.6% | ||
| ROIC | 5.46% |
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 9.93%, BGS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.71% of the companies in the same industry.
BGS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of BGS (21.37%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BGS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 21.37% |
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
BGS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
BGS has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BGS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
BGS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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.
The Altman-Z score of BGS (1.37) is worse than 62.07% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BGS is 15.93, which is on the high side as it means it would take BGS, 15.93 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BGS's Debt to FCF ratio of 15.93 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BGS outperforms 55.17% of its industry peers.
BGS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.96. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 3.96, BGS is doing worse than 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.37 |
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC6.98%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.93 indicates that BGS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.93, BGS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.89 indicates that BGS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.89, BGS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.87% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BGS have decreased strongly by -21.74% in the last year.
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 -6.30% in the past year.
BGS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.08% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.74%
EPS 3Y-27.93%
EPS 5Y-15.66%
EPS Q2Q%15.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.3%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.05%
Revenue growth 5Y3.08%
Sales Q2Q%-4.72%
3.2 Future
BGS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.86% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, BGS will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.92% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-28.15%
EPS Next 2Y-14.59%
EPS Next 3Y1.86%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.19%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.18%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.92%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.17, the valuation of BGS can be described as reasonable.
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.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.07. BGS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.64, which indicates a very decent valuation of BGS.
BGS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BGS is cheaper than 96.55% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BGS to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.08), we can say BGS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BGS is valued a bit cheaper than 67.82% of the companies in the same industry.
BGS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BGS is cheaper than 97.70% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-14.59%
EPS Next 3Y1.86%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BGS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 16.70%, which is a nice return.
BGS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.15. 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 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 16.7% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BGS decreases each year by -16.36%.
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)-16.36%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
BGS has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-26.85%
EPS Next 2Y-14.59%
EPS Next 3Y1.86%
NYSE:BGS (11/21/2025, 1:48:25 PM)
4.41
+0.16 (+3.76%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners80.57%
Inst Owner Change-13.72%
Ins Owners3.75%
Ins Owner Change7.18%
Market Cap352.80M
Revenue(TTM)1.93B
Net Income(TTM)-223.47M
Analysts48.33
Price Target4.59 (4.08%)
Short Float %19.39%
Short Ratio5.52
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 16.7% |
Yearly Dividend0.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)-16.36%
DP-26.85%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-53.51%
Min EPS beat(2)-74.14%
Max EPS beat(2)-32.87%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-35.28%
Min EPS beat(4)-74.14%
Max EPS beat(4)0.96%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-19.64%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.04%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-6.9%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.88%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.51%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.34%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.33%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.07%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.4%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.99%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-14.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.8%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.86%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.64 | ||
| P/S | 0.19 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.26 | ||
| P/B | 0.7 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9 |
EPS(TTM)0.54
EY12.24%
EPS(NY)0.51
Fwd EY11.58%
FCF(TTM)1.56
FCFY35.43%
OCF(TTM)1.95
OCFY44.22%
SpS23.28
BVpS6.26
TBVpS-16.49
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.72
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -7.61% | ||
| ROE | -44.6% | ||
| ROCE | 6.91% | ||
| ROIC | 5.46% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.57% | ||
| ROICexgc | 18.2% | ||
| OM | 9.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 21.37% | ||
| FCFM | 6.71% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.07%
ROICexgc 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 Turnover0.63
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.93 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 7.85 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 45.59% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.66% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.28 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 61.66% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.37 |
F-Score4
WACC6.98%
ROIC/WACC0.78
Cap/Depr(3y)32.45%
Cap/Depr(5y)38.37%
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-28.15%
EPS Next 2Y-14.59%
EPS Next 3Y1.86%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.3%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.05%
Revenue growth 5Y3.08%
Sales Q2Q%-4.72%
Revenue Next Year-5.19%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.18%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.92%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-45.37%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.8%
EBIT growth 5Y0.97%
EBIT Next Year21.31%
EBIT Next 3Y8.53%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y28.07%
FCF growth 3Y26.99%
FCF growth 5Y90.55%
OCF growth 1Y32.99%
OCF growth 3Y11.74%
OCF growth 5Y23.02%
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 of B&G FOODS INC (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.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for BGS stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for B&G FOODS INC (BGS) is 8.17 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.7.
What is the financial health of B&G FOODS INC (BGS) stock?
The financial health rating of B&G FOODS INC (BGS) is 2 / 10.