CONAGRA BRANDS INC (CAG) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CAG - US2058871029 - Common Stock
17.875 USD
+0.14 (+0.76%)
CAG gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. There are concerns on the financial health of CAG while its profitability can be described as average. CAG is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. CAG also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CAG had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CAG had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years CAG has always been profitable.
CAG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
CAG's Return On Assets of 4.02% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CAG outperforms 63.22% of its industry peers.
CAG has a Return On Equity of 9.53%. This is in the better half of the industry: CAG outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.02%, CAG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CAG is significantly below the industry average of 28.38%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.02% | ||
| ROE | 9.53% | ||
| ROIC | 7.02% |
ROA(3y)3.42%
ROA(5y)4.02%
ROE(3y)8.28%
ROE(5y)10.03%
ROIC(3y)7.92%
ROIC(5y)7.78%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.42%, CAG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.46% of the companies in the same industry.
CAG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CAG has a better Operating Margin (13.76%) than 81.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CAG has declined.
CAG's Gross Margin of 25.43% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CAG outperforms 60.92% of its industry peers.
CAG's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.42% | ||
| GM | 25.43% |
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%
2. Health
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, CAG has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CAG has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
CAG has an Altman-Z score of 1.66. This is a bad value and indicates that CAG is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CAG's Altman-Z score of 1.66 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CAG outperforms 41.38% of its industry peers.
CAG has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.26. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CAG would need 7.26 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 7.26, CAG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.26% of the companies in the same industry.
CAG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.81. This is a neutral value indicating CAG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CAG's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.81 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CAG is outperformed by 65.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.66 |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC6.64%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.06 indicates that CAG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.06, CAG is not doing good in the industry: 77.01% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.44 indicates that CAG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CAG's Quick ratio of 0.44 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CAG is outperformed by 77.01% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.44 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CAG have decreased strongly by -14.96% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.17% on average over the past years.
CAG shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.11%.
CAG shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.99% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.96%
EPS 3Y-0.99%
EPS 5Y0.17%
EPS Q2Q%-26.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.11%
Revenue growth 3Y0.22%
Revenue growth 5Y0.99%
Sales Q2Q%-5.81%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, CAG will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 0.48% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.37% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-23.01%
EPS Next 2Y-9.5%
EPS Next 3Y-3.79%
EPS Next 5Y0.48%
Revenue Next Year-3.82%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.34%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.03%
Revenue Next 5Y0.37%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
CAG is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.28.
91.95% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CAG, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.98. CAG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.49, the valuation of CAG can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CAG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.80% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.79. CAG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.49 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CAG is valued a bit cheaper than 70.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CAG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.66% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CAG has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
CAG's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.79% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)47.34
EPS Next 2Y-9.5%
EPS Next 3Y-3.79%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CAG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.06%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.20, CAG pays a better dividend. On top of this CAG pays more dividend than 95.40% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, CAG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.06% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.5%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years17
5.3 Sustainability
78.70% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CAG. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CAG is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP78.7%
EPS Next 2Y-9.5%
EPS Next 3Y-3.79%
NYSE:CAG (11/26/2025, 12:39:09 PM)
17.875
+0.14 (+0.76%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners93.39%
Inst Owner Change-2.73%
Ins Owners0.64%
Ins Owner Change4.6%
Market Cap8.55B
Revenue(TTM)11.45B
Net Income(TTM)850.10M
Analysts55.38
Price Target21.21 (18.66%)
Short Float %6.49%
Short Ratio2.72
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.06% |
Yearly Dividend1.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.5%
DP78.7%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years17
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)5.65%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.48%
Max EPS beat(2)15.78%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.44%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.48%
Max EPS beat(4)15.78%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.42%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)5.22%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)4.09%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.58%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.84%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.32%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.1%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.44%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.61%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.5%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.05%
PT rev (1m)-1.15%
PT rev (3m)-2.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.72%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.52%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.49 | ||
| P/S | 0.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.54 | ||
| P/B | 0.96 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.17 |
EPS(TTM)2.16
EY12.08%
EPS(NY)1.88
Fwd EY10.54%
FCF(TTM)2.38
FCFY13.34%
OCF(TTM)3.23
OCFY18.06%
SpS23.94
BVpS18.64
TBVpS-8.35
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)47.34
Graham Number30.1
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.02% | ||
| ROE | 9.53% | ||
| ROCE | 8.98% | ||
| ROIC | 7.02% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.31% | ||
| ROICexgc | 31.04% | ||
| OM | 13.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.42% | ||
| GM | 25.43% | ||
| FCFM | 9.96% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.54
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.26 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.7 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 104.32% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.52% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.71% | ||
| Profit Quality | 134.2% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.66 |
F-Score7
WACC6.64%
ROIC/WACC1.06
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)-14.96%
EPS 3Y-0.99%
EPS 5Y0.17%
EPS Q2Q%-26.42%
EPS Next Y-23.01%
EPS Next 2Y-9.5%
EPS Next 3Y-3.79%
EPS Next 5Y0.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.11%
Revenue growth 3Y0.22%
Revenue growth 5Y0.99%
Sales Q2Q%-5.81%
Revenue Next Year-3.82%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.34%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.03%
Revenue Next 5Y0.37%
EBIT growth 1Y-15.14%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.31%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.04%
EBIT Next Year4.99%
EBIT Next 3Y4.34%
EBIT Next 5Y6.04%
FCF growth 1Y43.53%
FCF growth 3Y22.29%
FCF growth 5Y-2.41%
OCF growth 1Y31.37%
OCF growth 3Y12.88%
OCF growth 5Y-1.68%
CONAGRA BRANDS INC / CAG FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CONAGRA BRANDS INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CAG.
Can you provide the valuation status for CONAGRA BRANDS INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to CONAGRA BRANDS INC (CAG). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of CAG stock?
CONAGRA BRANDS INC (CAG) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for CAG stock?
The financial health rating of CONAGRA BRANDS INC (CAG) is 3 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of CONAGRA BRANDS INC (CAG) stock?
The dividend rating of CONAGRA BRANDS INC (CAG) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 78.7%.