CONAGRA BRANDS INC (CAG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:CAG • US2058871029

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This CAG fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. CAG Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CAG was profitable.
  • In the past year CAG had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • CAG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CAG had a positive operating cash flow.
CAG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCAG 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 2025 0 500M -500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of CAG (-0.23%) is worse than 60.92% of its industry peers.
  • CAG has a Return On Equity (-0.53%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • CAG's Return On Invested Capital of 6.60% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CAG outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
  • CAG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.92%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.69%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.23%
ROE -0.53%
ROIC 6.6%
ROA(3y)3.42%
ROA(5y)4.02%
ROE(3y)8.28%
ROE(5y)10.03%
ROIC(3y)7.92%
ROIC(5y)7.78%
CAG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCAG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20

1.3 Margins

  • CAG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 12.13%, CAG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CAG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • CAG has a Gross Margin of 24.18%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CAG outperforms 58.62% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CAG has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.13%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 24.18%
OM growth 3Y-1.53%
OM growth 5Y-3%
PM growth 3Y8.84%
PM growth 5Y5.48%
GM growth 3Y1.42%
GM growth 5Y-1.64%
CAG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCAG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

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2. CAG Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • CAG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • CAG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • CAG has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CAG has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CAG Yearly Shares OutstandingCAG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M
CAG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCAG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.60, we must say that CAG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of CAG (1.60) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CAG is 8.71, which is on the high side as it means it would take CAG, 8.71 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • CAG has a better Debt to FCF ratio (8.71) than 62.07% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.80 indicates that CAG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • CAG has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.80) than 60.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.8
Debt/FCF 8.71
Altman-Z 1.6
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC7.05%
CAG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCAG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.90 indicates that CAG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CAG's Current ratio of 0.90 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CAG is outperformed by 79.31% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.30 indicates that CAG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CAG has a worse Quick ratio (0.30) than 91.95% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.9
Quick Ratio 0.3
CAG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCAG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. CAG Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • CAG shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -23.83%.
  • CAG shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.17% yearly.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -4.73% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, CAG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.99% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-23.83%
EPS 3Y-0.99%
EPS 5Y0.17%
EPS Q2Q%-23.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.73%
Revenue growth 3Y0.22%
Revenue growth 5Y0.99%
Sales Q2Q%-1.87%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -1.54% on average over the next years.
  • CAG is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.11% yearly.
EPS Next Y-25.23%
EPS Next 2Y-13.13%
EPS Next 3Y-7.01%
EPS Next 5Y-1.54%
Revenue Next Year-3.37%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.28%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.16%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.11%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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.
CAG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCAG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5B 10B 15B
CAG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCAG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. CAG Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.89, the valuation of CAG can be described as very cheap.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CAG indicates a rather cheap valuation: CAG is cheaper than 90.80% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • CAG is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.14 indicates a reasonable valuation of CAG.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CAG indicates a rather cheap valuation: CAG is cheaper than 96.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.29, CAG is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.89
Fwd PE 8.14
CAG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCAG 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, CAG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.11% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CAG is valued cheaper than 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.02
EV/EBITDA 8
CAG Per share dataCAG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • CAG's earnings are expected to decrease with -7.01% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)45.12
EPS Next 2Y-13.13%
EPS Next 3Y-7.01%

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5. CAG Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • CAG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.72%, which is a nice return.
  • In the last 3 months the price of CAG has falen by -23.72%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.23, CAG pays a better dividend. On top of this CAG pays more dividend than 96.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • CAG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.72%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of CAG grows each year by 10.50%, which is quite nice.
  • CAG has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • CAG has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.5%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years18
CAG Yearly Dividends per shareCAG Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • CAG has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-1545.5%
EPS Next 2Y-13.13%
EPS Next 3Y-7.01%
CAG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCAG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M 1B 1.5B

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CAG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CONAGRA BRANDS INC

NYSE:CAG (4/27/2026, 5:07:16 PM)

After market: 14.18 +0.06 (+0.42%)

14.12

-0.05 (-0.35%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)04-01
Earnings (Next)07-08
Inst Owners86.99%
Inst Owner Change-0.05%
Ins Owners0.64%
Ins Owner Change-0.02%
Market Cap6.76B
Revenue(TTM)11.18B
Net Income(TTM)-43.30M
Analysts54.4
Price Target17.06 (20.82%)
Short Float %9.05%
Short Ratio2.87
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.72%
Yearly Dividend1.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.5%
DP-1545.5%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years18
Ex-Date04-30
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.76%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.57%
Max EPS beat(2)2.06%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.45%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.48%
Max EPS beat(4)15.78%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.23%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.89%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)4.44%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.6%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.08%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.84%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.08%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.45%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.52%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.25%
PT rev (1m)-14.62%
PT rev (3m)-14.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.97%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.46%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.53%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.89
Fwd PE 8.14
P/S 0.6
P/FCF 8.02
P/OCF 5.44
P/B 0.83
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 8
EPS(TTM)1.79
EY12.68%
EPS(NY)1.74
Fwd EY12.29%
FCF(TTM)1.76
FCFY12.46%
OCF(TTM)2.59
OCFY18.37%
SpS23.37
BVpS17.06
TBVpS-7.86
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)45.12
Graham Number26.2155 (85.66%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.23%
ROE -0.53%
ROCE 8.48%
ROIC 6.6%
ROICexc 6.62%
ROICexgc 25.77%
OM 12.13%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 24.18%
FCFM 7.53%
ROA(3y)3.42%
ROA(5y)4.02%
ROE(3y)8.28%
ROE(5y)10.03%
ROIC(3y)7.92%
ROIC(5y)7.78%
ROICexc(3y)7.95%
ROICexc(5y)7.81%
ROICexgc(3y)32.64%
ROICexgc(5y)34.56%
ROCE(3y)10.57%
ROCE(5y)10.3%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-5.95%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-11.19%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.74%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.82%
OM growth 3Y-1.53%
OM growth 5Y-3%
PM growth 3Y8.84%
PM growth 5Y5.48%
GM growth 3Y1.42%
GM growth 5Y-1.64%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.58
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.8
Debt/FCF 8.71
Debt/EBITDA 3.75
Cap/Depr 102.65%
Cap/Sales 3.57%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 71.1%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.9
Quick Ratio 0.3
Altman-Z 1.6
F-Score5
WACC7.05%
ROIC/WACC0.94
Cap/Depr(3y)98.17%
Cap/Depr(5y)109.76%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.17%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.62%
Profit Quality(3y)224.76%
Profit Quality(5y)165.72%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-23.83%
EPS 3Y-0.99%
EPS 5Y0.17%
EPS Q2Q%-23.53%
EPS Next Y-25.23%
EPS Next 2Y-13.13%
EPS Next 3Y-7.01%
EPS Next 5Y-1.54%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.73%
Revenue growth 3Y0.22%
Revenue growth 5Y0.99%
Sales Q2Q%-1.87%
Revenue Next Year-3.37%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.28%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.16%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.11%
EBIT growth 1Y-22.38%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.31%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.04%
EBIT Next Year4.99%
EBIT Next 3Y2.64%
EBIT Next 5Y4.31%
FCF growth 1Y-40.65%
FCF growth 3Y22.29%
FCF growth 5Y-2.41%
OCF growth 1Y-31.91%
OCF growth 3Y12.88%
OCF growth 5Y-1.68%

CONAGRA BRANDS INC / CAG Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CAG.


What is the valuation status of CONAGRA BRANDS INC (CAG) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to CONAGRA BRANDS INC (CAG). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is CONAGRA BRANDS INC (CAG) stock?

CONAGRA BRANDS INC (CAG) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for CONAGRA BRANDS INC (CAG) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CONAGRA BRANDS INC (CAG) is expected to decline by -25.23% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CAG stock?

The dividend rating of CONAGRA BRANDS INC (CAG) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -1545.5%.