FRESH DEL MONTE PRODUCE INC (FDP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:FDP - KYG367381053 - Common Stock
37.11 USD
-0.41 (-1.09%)
FDP gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. FDP has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. FDP is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. These ratings could make FDP a good candidate for value investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FDP had positive earnings in the past year.
FDP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
FDP had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years FDP had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
FDP has a Return On Assets of 2.58%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FDP outperforms 51.72% of its industry peers.
FDP's Return On Equity of 3.93% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FDP outperforms 47.13% of its industry peers.
FDP's Return On Invested Capital of 5.10% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FDP outperforms 58.62% of its industry peers.
FDP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.70%. This is significantly below the industry average of 28.38%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.10%) for FDP is above the 3 year average (4.70%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.58% | ||
| ROE | 3.93% | ||
| ROIC | 5.1% |
ROA(3y)2.36%
ROA(5y)2.18%
ROE(3y)3.91%
ROE(5y)3.8%
ROIC(3y)4.7%
ROIC(5y)3.9%
1.3 Margins
FDP's Profit Margin of 1.84% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FDP outperforms 52.87% of its industry peers.
FDP's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 3.75%, FDP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.32% of the companies in the same industry.
FDP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FDP's Gross Margin of 8.38% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FDP is outperformed by 72.41% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FDP has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.84% | ||
| GM | 8.38% |
OM growth 3Y12.98%
OM growth 5Y9.99%
PM growth 3Y20.87%
PM growth 5Y17.53%
GM growth 3Y5.38%
GM growth 5Y4.54%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), FDP is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, FDP has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for FDP remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for FDP has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
FDP has an Altman-Z score of 3.50. This indicates that FDP is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.50, FDP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
FDP has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.01. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.01 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.01, FDP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.80% of the companies in the same industry.
FDP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.09, FDP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.5 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC8.13%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.09 indicates that FDP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of FDP (2.09) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.07 indicates that FDP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.07, FDP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.07 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.12% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 17.83% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.94% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, FDP shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.95% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.12%
EPS 3Y12.87%
EPS 5Y17.83%
EPS Q2Q%-10.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.94%
Revenue growth 3Y0.22%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.95%
Sales Q2Q%0.24%
3.2 Future
FDP is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.96% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, FDP will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.58% on average per year.
EPS Next Y17.63%
EPS Next 2Y12.96%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.21%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.58%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past 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
FDP is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.21.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FDP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FDP is cheaper than 73.56% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.37, FDP is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.97, which indicates a very decent valuation of FDP.
78.16% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FDP, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
FDP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.20.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FDP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FDP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.36% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.92 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as FDP's earnings are expected to grow with 12.96% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)0.74
EPS Next 2Y12.96%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FDP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.32%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
FDP's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.06.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, FDP pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.32% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of FDP grows each year by 10.71%, which is quite nice.
FDP has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
As FDP did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.71%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
69.44% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FDP. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of FDP is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP69.44%
EPS Next 2Y12.96%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:FDP (12/4/2025, 1:24:24 PM)
37.11
-0.41 (-1.09%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners73.62%
Inst Owner Change-0.08%
Ins Owners17.82%
Ins Owner Change-0.99%
Market Cap1.77B
Revenue(TTM)4.32B
Net Income(TTM)79.20M
Analysts80
Price Target46.92 (26.43%)
Short Float %4.33%
Short Ratio5.73
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.32% |
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.71%
DP69.44%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)32.41%
Min EPS beat(2)28.19%
Max EPS beat(2)36.63%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)6.53%
Min EPS beat(4)-30.43%
Max EPS beat(4)36.63%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)12.29%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)101.88%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)82.01%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.85%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.86%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.15%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.71%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.95%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.15%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.44%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.88%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.98%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-26.32%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-26.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.97 | ||
| P/S | 0.41 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.06 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.72 | ||
| P/B | 0.88 | ||
| P/tB | 1.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.92 |
EPS(TTM)2.81
EY7.57%
EPS(NY)3.1
Fwd EY8.36%
FCF(TTM)3.69
FCFY9.94%
OCF(TTM)4.8
OCFY12.95%
SpS90.35
BVpS42.17
TBVpS33.31
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)0.74
Graham Number51.64
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.58% | ||
| ROE | 3.93% | ||
| ROCE | 6.46% | ||
| ROIC | 5.1% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.31% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.44% | ||
| OM | 3.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.84% | ||
| GM | 8.38% | ||
| FCFM | 4.08% |
ROA(3y)2.36%
ROA(5y)2.18%
ROE(3y)3.91%
ROE(5y)3.8%
ROIC(3y)4.7%
ROIC(5y)3.9%
ROICexc(3y)4.76%
ROICexc(5y)3.94%
ROICexgc(3y)5.78%
ROICexgc(5y)4.83%
ROCE(3y)5.95%
ROCE(5y)4.94%
ROICexgc growth 3Y14.74%
ROICexgc growth 5Y9.67%
ROICexc growth 3Y16.45%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.8%
OM growth 3Y12.98%
OM growth 5Y9.99%
PM growth 3Y20.87%
PM growth 5Y17.53%
GM growth 3Y5.38%
GM growth 5Y4.54%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.41
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.01 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.75 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 71.54% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.23% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.47 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 97.04% | ||
| Profit Quality | 222.48% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.5 |
F-Score7
WACC8.13%
ROIC/WACC0.63
Cap/Depr(3y)61.97%
Cap/Depr(5y)89.11%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.21%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.9%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.12%
EPS 3Y12.87%
EPS 5Y17.83%
EPS Q2Q%-10.39%
EPS Next Y17.63%
EPS Next 2Y12.96%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.94%
Revenue growth 3Y0.22%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.95%
Sales Q2Q%0.24%
Revenue Next Year0.21%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.58%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1.76%
EBIT growth 3Y13.23%
EBIT growth 5Y8.95%
EBIT Next Year45.49%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y111.78%
FCF growth 3Y63.37%
FCF growth 5Y22.82%
OCF growth 1Y68.5%
OCF growth 3Y12.41%
OCF growth 5Y1.54%
FRESH DEL MONTE PRODUCE INC / FDP FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to FDP.
What is the valuation status for FDP stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to FRESH DEL MONTE PRODUCE INC (FDP). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of FDP stock?
FRESH DEL MONTE PRODUCE INC (FDP) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
How financially healthy is FRESH DEL MONTE PRODUCE INC?
The financial health rating of FRESH DEL MONTE PRODUCE INC (FDP) is 7 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for FRESH DEL MONTE PRODUCE INC (FDP) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FRESH DEL MONTE PRODUCE INC (FDP) is expected to grow by 17.63% in the next year.