B&G FOODS INC (BGS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:BGS • US05508R1068

4.46 USD
+0.09 (+2.06%)
At close: Feb 2, 2026
4.47 USD
+0.01 (+0.22%)
After Hours: 2/2/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

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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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
BGS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBGS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M -200M

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.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.37%, BGS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.22% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BGS is significantly below the industry average of 27.79%.
Industry RankSector 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%
BGS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBGS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

  • BGS's Operating Margin of 9.93% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BGS outperforms 74.71% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BGS has declined.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 21.45%, BGS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.72% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BGS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
BGS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBGS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30

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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
  • BGS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • BGS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
BGS Yearly Shares OutstandingBGS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
BGS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBGS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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 has a worse Altman-Z score (1.37) than 64.37% of its industry peers.
  • BGS has a debt to FCF ratio of 37.46. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BGS would need 37.46 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 37.46, BGS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.29
Debt/FCF 37.46
Altman-Z 1.37
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC7.07%
BGS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBGS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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.
  • With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.20, BGS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.30 indicates that BGS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • BGS has a better Quick ratio (1.30) than 71.26% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.2
Quick Ratio 1.3
BGS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBGS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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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.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -6.04% in the past year.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
BGS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBGS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
BGS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBGS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.26, the valuation of BGS can be described as reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BGS is valued cheaper than 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BGS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.41.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.81, which indicates a very decent valuation of BGS.
  • 97.70% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BGS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • BGS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.64, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.26
Fwd PE 8.81
BGS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBGS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

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.
  • 93.10% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BGS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.59
EV/EBITDA 9.26
BGS Per share dataBGS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-14.94%
EPS Next 3Y-1.12%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • BGS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 17.72%, which is a nice return.
  • BGS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.29. 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 1.83.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 17.72%

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.
  • The dividend of BGS decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-16.37%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
BGS Yearly Dividends per shareBGS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

  • BGS has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
  • 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%
BGS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBGS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M -200M

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B&G FOODS INC

NYSE:BGS (2/2/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 4.47 +0.01 (+0.22%)

4.46

+0.09 (+2.06%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)11-05
Earnings (Next)02-23
Inst Owners69.11%
Inst Owner Change-0.58%
Ins Owners3.72%
Ins Owner Change-0.52%
Market Cap356.71M
Revenue(TTM)1.84B
Net Income(TTM)-250.08M
Analysts48.33
Price Target4.59 (2.91%)
Short Float %19.47%
Short Ratio7.82
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 17.72%
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)5.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.74%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.11%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.26
Fwd PE 8.81
P/S 0.19
P/FCF 6.59
P/OCF 4.15
P/B 0.76
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.26
EPS(TTM)0.54
EY12.11%
EPS(NY)0.51
Fwd EY11.35%
FCF(TTM)0.68
FCFY15.16%
OCF(TTM)1.07
OCFY24.1%
SpS23.01
BVpS5.89
TBVpS-16.3
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.46
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC7.07%
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.