CONAGRA BRANDS INC (CAG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:CAG • US2058871029

16.655 USD
+0.48 (+3%)
Last: Mar 13, 2026, 10:05 AM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, CAG scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CAG was compared to 88 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 valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally CAG also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. CAG Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CAG had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year CAG had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CAG has 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

  • The Return On Assets of CAG (-0.50%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -1.21%, CAG is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.94%, CAG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 7.13%.
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.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 12.86%, CAG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CAG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With a decent Gross Margin value of 24.57%, CAG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.23% of the companies in the same 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

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CAG is still creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CAG remains at a similar level compared to 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

  • CAG has an Altman-Z score of 1.62. This is a bad value and indicates that CAG is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • CAG has a Altman-Z score of 1.62. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CAG outperforms 45.45% 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 61.36% 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.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.85, CAG is not doing good in the industry: 64.77% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.85
Debt/FCF 8.7
Altman-Z 1.62
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC7%
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: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • CAG has a Quick Ratio of 0.89. This is a bad value and indicates that CAG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.28, CAG is not doing good in the industry: 87.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
  • CAG shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.17% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, CAG shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.82% in the last 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)-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.
  • The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.05% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-24.31%
EPS Next 2Y-10.95%
EPS Next 3Y-5.24%
EPS Next 5Y-1%
Revenue Next Year-3.82%
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.
  • 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. CAG Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.72, which indicates a very decent valuation of CAG.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CAG indicates a rather cheap valuation: CAG is cheaper than 88.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • CAG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.71.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.13, the valuation of CAG can be described as very reasonable.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CAG indicates a rather cheap valuation: CAG is cheaper than 93.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • CAG is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.82, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.72
Fwd PE 9.13
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

  • 69.32% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CAG, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CAG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.36% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.09
EV/EBITDA 8.15
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 -5.24% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)49.88
EPS Next 2Y-10.95%
EPS Next 3Y-5.24%

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5. CAG Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • CAG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.52%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.30, CAG pays a better dividend. On top of this CAG pays more dividend than 95.45% 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 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.52%

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-10.95%
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 (3/13/2026, 10:05:08 AM)

16.655

+0.48 (+3%)

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 Cap7.97B
Revenue(TTM)11.23B
Net Income(TTM)-98.00M
Analysts55.2
Price Target19.98 (19.96%)
Short Float %6.76%
Short Ratio2.53
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.52%
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)-0.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.72
Fwd PE 9.13
P/S 0.71
P/FCF 9.09
P/OCF 6.28
P/B 0.98
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.15
EPS(TTM)1.91
EY11.47%
EPS(NY)1.82
Fwd EY10.95%
FCF(TTM)1.83
FCFY11%
OCF(TTM)2.65
OCFY15.93%
SpS23.48
BVpS16.91
TBVpS-8.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)49.88
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 1.62
F-Score5
WACC7%
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-24.31%
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-3.82%
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 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 8.72 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.98.


Can you provide the financial health for CAG stock?

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