CONAGRA BRANDS INC (CAG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:CAG • US2058871029

19.8 USD
+0.69 (+3.61%)
At close: Feb 4, 2026
19.84 USD
+0.04 (+0.2%)
Pre-Market: 2/5/2026, 7:47:22 AM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, CAG scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CAG was compared to 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While CAG is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. CAG is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. CAG also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CAG was profitable.
  • CAG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years CAG has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years CAG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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's Return On Assets of -0.50% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CAG outperforms 40.23% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -1.21%, CAG is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.23% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.94%, CAG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CAG is significantly below the industry average of 27.78%.
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

  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CAG has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 12.86%, 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.
  • The Gross Margin of CAG (24.57%) 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. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CAG 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
  • 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 1.72, we must say that CAG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • CAG has a Altman-Z score of 1.72. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CAG outperforms 44.83% of its industry peers.
  • CAG has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.70. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CAG would need 8.70 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • CAG has a better Debt to FCF ratio (8.70) than 62.07% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.85 indicates that CAG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • CAG's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.85 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CAG is outperformed by 63.22% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.85
Debt/FCF 8.7
Altman-Z 1.72
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC6.98%
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.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.89, CAG is not doing good in the industry: 78.16% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.28 indicates that CAG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of CAG (0.28) is worse than 90.80% of its industry peers.
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. Growth

3.1 Past

  • CAG shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -24.51%.
  • 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.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -5.82% in the past year.
  • CAG shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.99% yearly.
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

  • CAG is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -1.00% yearly.
  • 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-24.3%
EPS Next 2Y-10.81%
EPS Next 3Y-5.2%
EPS Next 5Y-1%
Revenue Next Year-3.88%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.4%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.21%
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.
  • 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.
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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.37 indicates a reasonable valuation of CAG.
  • CAG's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CAG is cheaper than 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.25. CAG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.82, the valuation of CAG can be described as reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CAG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.51% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CAG to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.50), we can say CAG is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.37
Fwd PE 10.82
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 63.22% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CAG indicates a rather cheap valuation: CAG is cheaper than 85.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.81
EV/EBITDA 9.1
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 -5.20% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)59.3
EPS Next 2Y-10.81%
EPS Next 3Y-5.2%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.85%, CAG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • CAG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.33. CAG pays more dividend than 95.40% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, CAG pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.85%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CAG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.50%!
  • 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 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-10.81%
EPS Next 3Y-5.2%
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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CONAGRA BRANDS INC

NYSE:CAG (2/4/2026, 8:06:48 PM)

Premarket: 19.84 +0.04 (+0.2%)

19.8

+0.69 (+3.61%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)12-19
Earnings (Next)04-01
Inst Owners90.39%
Inst Owner Change-2.27%
Ins Owners0.64%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap9.47B
Revenue(TTM)11.23B
Net Income(TTM)-98.00M
Analysts55.2
Price Target19.92 (0.61%)
Short Float %6.43%
Short Ratio2.75
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.85%
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)-3.57%
PT rev (3m)-6.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.71%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.05%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.37
Fwd PE 10.82
P/S 0.84
P/FCF 10.81
P/OCF 7.46
P/B 1.17
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.1
EPS(TTM)1.91
EY9.65%
EPS(NY)1.83
Fwd EY9.24%
FCF(TTM)1.83
FCFY9.25%
OCF(TTM)2.65
OCFY13.4%
SpS23.49
BVpS16.91
TBVpS-8.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)59.3
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 1.72
F-Score5
WACC6.98%
ROIC/WACC0.99
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-24.3%
EPS Next 2Y-10.81%
EPS Next 3Y-5.2%
EPS Next 5Y-1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.82%
Revenue growth 3Y0.22%
Revenue growth 5Y0.99%
Sales Q2Q%-6.76%
Revenue Next Year-3.88%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.4%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.21%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.05%
EBIT growth 1Y-22.26%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.31%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.04%
EBIT Next Year3.86%
EBIT Next 3Y3.35%
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 FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CONAGRA BRANDS INC?

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 6 / 10 to CONAGRA BRANDS INC (CAG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of CAG stock?

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 10.37 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.17.


Can you provide the financial health for CAG stock?

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