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

  • CAG has a Return On Assets (-0.50%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of CAG (-1.21%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of CAG (6.94%) is better than 73.56% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CAG is in line with the industry average of 7.17%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.5%
ROE -1.21%
ROIC 6.94%
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.
  • CAG has a Operating Margin of 12.86%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CAG outperforms 87.36% of its industry peers.
  • CAG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • CAG has a Gross Margin (24.57%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • CAG's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.86%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 24.57%
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

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CAG is creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CAG remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CAG has less shares outstanding
  • 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

  • CAG has an Altman-Z score of 1.60. 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 1.60 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CAG outperforms 43.68% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CAG is 8.70, which is on the high side as it means it would take CAG, 8.70 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • CAG's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.70 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CAG outperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
  • CAG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.85. This is a neutral value indicating CAG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.85, CAG is doing worse than 64.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.85
Debt/FCF 8.7
Altman-Z 1.6
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC7.34%
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 0.89 indicates that CAG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CAG's Current ratio of 0.89 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CAG is outperformed by 77.01% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.28 indicates that CAG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.28, CAG is doing worse than 88.51% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.89
Quick Ratio 0.28
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

  • The earnings per share for CAG have decreased strongly by -24.51% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, CAG shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 0.17% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, CAG shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.82% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.99% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-24.51%
EPS 3Y-0.99%
EPS 5Y0.17%
EPS Q2Q%-35.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.82%
Revenue growth 3Y0.22%
Revenue growth 5Y0.99%
Sales Q2Q%-6.76%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -1.00% on average over the next years.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, CAG will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.05% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-24.31%
EPS Next 2Y-10.95%
EPS Next 3Y-5.24%
EPS Next 5Y-1%
Revenue Next Year-3.81%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.37%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.2%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.05%

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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.18, the valuation of CAG can be described as reasonable.
  • 90.80% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CAG, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CAG to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.88), we can say CAG is valued rather cheaply.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.56, which indicates a very decent valuation of CAG.
  • CAG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CAG is cheaper than 95.40% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.19, CAG is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.18
Fwd PE 8.56
CAG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCAG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CAG is valued a bit cheaper than 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 87.36% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CAG, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.53
EV/EBITDA 7.9
CAG Per share dataCAG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • A cheap valuation may be justified as CAG's earnings are expected to decrease with -5.24% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)46.78
EPS Next 2Y-10.95%
EPS Next 3Y-5.24%

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5. CAG Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.09%, CAG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • CAG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.47. CAG pays more dividend than 95.40% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.90, CAG pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.09%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of CAG grows each year by 10.50%, which is quite nice.
  • CAG has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 Years5
Div Non Decr Years17
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

  • The earnings of CAG are negative and hence is the payout ratio. CAG will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-682.55%
EPS Next 2Y-10.95%
EPS Next 3Y-5.24%
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 (3/27/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 15.64 +0.02 (+0.13%)

15.62

+0.42 (+2.76%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)12-19
Earnings (Next)04-01
Inst Owners87%
Inst Owner Change-2.56%
Ins Owners0.64%
Ins Owner Change0.05%
Market Cap7.47B
Revenue(TTM)11.23B
Net Income(TTM)-98.00M
Analysts55.2
Price Target19.98 (27.91%)
Short Float %6.72%
Short Ratio2.38
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.09%
Yearly Dividend1.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.5%
DP-682.55%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years17
Ex-Date01-27
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.92%
Min EPS beat(2)2.06%
Max EPS beat(2)15.78%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.26%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.48%
Max EPS beat(4)15.78%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.24%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)3.66%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)4.63%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.72%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.32%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.85%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.1%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.32%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.52%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.59%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.15%
PT rev (1m)0.57%
PT rev (3m)-5.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.54%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.01%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.18
Fwd PE 8.56
P/S 0.67
P/FCF 8.53
P/OCF 5.89
P/B 0.92
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.9
EPS(TTM)1.91
EY12.23%
EPS(NY)1.82
Fwd EY11.68%
FCF(TTM)1.83
FCFY11.73%
OCF(TTM)2.65
OCFY16.98%
SpS23.48
BVpS16.91
TBVpS-8.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)46.78
Graham Number26.96
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.5%
ROE -1.21%
ROCE 9.08%
ROIC 6.94%
ROICexc 6.96%
ROICexgc 26.13%
OM 12.86%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 24.57%
FCFM 7.8%
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 Turnover0.57
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.85
Debt/FCF 8.7
Debt/EBITDA 3.74
Cap/Depr 101.71%
Cap/Sales 3.49%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 69.31%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.89
Quick Ratio 0.28
Altman-Z 1.6
F-Score5
WACC7.34%
ROIC/WACC0.95
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)-24.51%
EPS 3Y-0.99%
EPS 5Y0.17%
EPS Q2Q%-35.71%
EPS Next Y-24.31%
EPS Next 2Y-10.95%
EPS Next 3Y-5.24%
EPS Next 5Y-1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.82%
Revenue growth 3Y0.22%
Revenue growth 5Y0.99%
Sales Q2Q%-6.76%
Revenue Next Year-3.81%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.37%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.2%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.05%
EBIT growth 1Y-22.26%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.31%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.04%
EBIT Next Year4.75%
EBIT Next 3Y3.39%
EBIT Next 5Y4.56%
FCF growth 1Y-24.69%
FCF growth 3Y22.29%
FCF growth 5Y-2.41%
OCF growth 1Y-18.21%
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.


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CONAGRA BRANDS INC (CAG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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


What is the valuation of CONAGRA BRANDS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CONAGRA BRANDS INC (CAG) is 8.18 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.92.


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The financial health rating of CONAGRA BRANDS INC (CAG) is 3 / 10.