FRESH DEL MONTE PRODUCE INC (FDP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:FDP - KYG367381053 - Common Stock
34.9538 USD
-0.51 (-1.43%)
FDP gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While FDP has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. FDP scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. FDP also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, FDP could be worth investigating further for value and dividend investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FDP was profitable.
FDP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years FDP 4 years were profitable.
FDP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of FDP (4.75%) is better than 71.26% of its industry peers.
FDP has a better Return On Equity (7.30%) than 63.22% of its industry peers.
FDP has a Return On Invested Capital (5.45%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FDP is significantly below the industry average of 28.34%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.70%) for FDP is below the current ROIC(5.45%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.75% | ||
| ROE | 7.3% | ||
| ROIC | 5.45% |
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
The Profit Margin of FDP (3.49%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
FDP's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FDP has a Operating Margin (4.15%) which is in line with its industry peers.
FDP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of FDP (8.69%) is worse than 71.26% of its industry peers.
FDP's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.49% | ||
| GM | 8.69% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FDP is destroying value.
FDP has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for FDP remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, FDP has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
FDP has an Altman-Z score of 3.37. This indicates that FDP is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.37, FDP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FDP is 1.42, which is an excellent value as it means it would take FDP, only 1.42 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.42, FDP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.36% of the companies in the same industry.
FDP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
FDP has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.10. This is in the better half of the industry: FDP outperforms 73.56% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.37 |
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC8.05%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.08 indicates that FDP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.08, FDP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.11 indicates that FDP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.11, FDP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.37% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FDP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 44.50%, which is quite impressive.
FDP shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 17.83% yearly.
FDP shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.27%.
FDP shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.95% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)44.5%
EPS 3Y12.87%
EPS 5Y17.83%
EPS Q2Q%16.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.27%
Revenue growth 3Y0.22%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.95%
Sales Q2Q%3.76%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.96% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, FDP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.08% on average per year.
EPS Next Y13.47%
EPS Next 2Y12.96%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.43%
Revenue Next 2Y2.08%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
FDP is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.09.
77.01% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FDP, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
FDP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.69.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.27 indicates a reasonable valuation of FDP.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FDP indicates a rather cheap valuation: FDP is cheaper than 85.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FDP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.18.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.27 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FDP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FDP is cheaper than 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FDP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.31% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.15 |
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.
The decent profitability rating of FDP may justify a higher PE ratio.
FDP's earnings are expected to grow with 12.96% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.9
PEG (5Y)0.68
EPS Next 2Y12.96%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.48%, FDP has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.09, FDP pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
FDP's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.48% |
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.
FDP has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.71%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
35.04% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FDP. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
FDP's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP35.04%
EPS Next 2Y12.96%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:FDP (10/21/2025, 12:29:06 PM)
34.9538
-0.51 (-1.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners73.62%
Inst Owner Change-0.32%
Ins Owners17.82%
Ins Owner Change-0.4%
Market Cap1.68B
Analysts80
Price Target46.92 (34.23%)
Short Float %3.71%
Short Ratio4.1
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.48% |
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.71%
DP35.04%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)9.96%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.27%
Max EPS beat(2)28.19%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)12.5%
Min EPS beat(4)-30.43%
Max EPS beat(4)60.5%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)5.41%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)137.4%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)73.65%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.19%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.15%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.95%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.15%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.01%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.61%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.1%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)17.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-24.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.52%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.27 | ||
| P/S | 0.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.53 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.47 | ||
| P/B | 0.81 | ||
| P/tB | 1.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.15 |
EPS(TTM)2.89
EY8.27%
EPS(NY)3.1
Fwd EY8.87%
FCF(TTM)3.03
FCFY8.67%
OCF(TTM)4.13
OCFY11.81%
SpS89.92
BVpS42.95
TBVpS33.98
PEG (NY)0.9
PEG (5Y)0.68
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.75% | ||
| ROE | 7.3% | ||
| ROCE | 6.9% | ||
| ROIC | 5.45% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.64% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.8% | ||
| OM | 4.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.49% | ||
| GM | 8.69% | ||
| FCFM | 3.37% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y14.74%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover1.36
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.42 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.81 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 69.48% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.22% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.69 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77.68% | ||
| Profit Quality | 96.68% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.37 |
F-Score7
WACC8.05%
ROIC/WACC0.68
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)44.5%
EPS 3Y12.87%
EPS 5Y17.83%
EPS Q2Q%16.04%
EPS Next Y13.47%
EPS Next 2Y12.96%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.27%
Revenue growth 3Y0.22%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.95%
Sales Q2Q%3.76%
Revenue Next Year1.43%
Revenue Next 2Y2.08%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y28.37%
EBIT growth 3Y13.23%
EBIT growth 5Y8.95%
EBIT Next Year45.49%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y161.51%
FCF growth 3Y63.37%
FCF growth 5Y22.82%
OCF growth 1Y99.2%
OCF growth 3Y12.41%
OCF growth 5Y1.54%