FLOWERS FOODS INC (FLO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:FLO • US3434981011
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This FLO fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. FLO Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year FLO was profitable.
- In the past year FLO had a positive cash flow from operations.
- FLO had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- FLO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- FLO has a Return On Assets (2.00%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- FLO has a Return On Equity of 6.43%. This is in the better half of the industry: FLO outperforms 64.37% of its industry peers.
- FLO has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.35%) than 82.76% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FLO is in line with the industry average of 7.13%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2% | ||
| ROE | 6.43% | ||
| ROIC | 8.35% |
ROA(3y)4.3%
ROA(5y)5.23%
ROE(3y)11.05%
ROE(5y)12.72%
ROIC(3y)9.09%
ROIC(5y)9.31%
1.3 Margins
- With a Profit Margin value of 1.59%, FLO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- FLO's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of FLO (6.88%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FLO has declined.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 48.87%, FLO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.85% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FLO has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.59% | ||
| GM | 48.87% |
OM growth 3Y-3.79%
OM growth 5Y-3.89%
PM growth 3Y-30.51%
PM growth 5Y-14.4%
GM growth 3Y0.64%
GM growth 5Y-0.44%
2. FLO Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FLO is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, FLO has more shares outstanding
- FLO has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, FLO has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.14 indicates that FLO is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.14, FLO is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.17% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of FLO is 5.51, which is a neutral value as it means it would take FLO, 5.51 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- FLO's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.51 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FLO outperforms 71.26% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.04 is on the high side and indicates that FLO has dependencies on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.04, FLO is not doing good in the industry: 70.11% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.14 |
ROIC/WACC1.25
WACC6.69%
2.3 Liquidity
- FLO has a Current Ratio of 0.75. This is a bad value and indicates that FLO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.75, FLO is not doing good in the industry: 79.31% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.44 indicates that FLO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.44, FLO is not doing good in the industry: 79.31% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.44 |
3. FLO Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for FLO have decreased strongly by -14.06% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -3.43% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, FLO shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.00% in the last year.
- FLO shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.68% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.06%
EPS 3Y-4.93%
EPS 5Y-3.43%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3%
Revenue growth 3Y3.03%
Revenue growth 5Y3.68%
Sales Q2Q%10.96%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -3.58% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.16% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-23.44%
EPS Next 2Y-12.18%
EPS Next 3Y-8.12%
EPS Next 5Y-3.58%
Revenue Next Year-1.19%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.26%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.14%
Revenue Next 5Y0.16%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
- 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. FLO Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.99, the valuation of FLO can be described as very cheap.
- FLO's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FLO is cheaper than 91.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FLO to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.70), we can say FLO is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.44, which indicates a very decent valuation of FLO.
- FLO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FLO is cheaper than 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.84, FLO is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.44 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FLO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.46% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- FLO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FLO is cheaper than 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.81 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of FLO may justify a higher PE ratio.
- FLO's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.12% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-12.18%
EPS Next 3Y-8.12%
5. FLO Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 11.47%, FLO is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.41, FLO pays a better dividend. On top of this FLO pays more dividend than 96.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, FLO pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 11.47% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of FLO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.46%!
- FLO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- FLO has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.46%
Div Incr Years22
Div Non Decr Years22
5.3 Sustainability
- 249.69% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FLO. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The Dividend Rate of FLO has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP249.69%
EPS Next 2Y-12.18%
EPS Next 3Y-8.12%
FLO Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
8.79
+0.16 (+1.85%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)02-12 2026-02-12/amc
Earnings (Next)05-14 2026-05-14/amc
Inst Owners83.04%
Inst Owner Change3.24%
Ins Owners0.86%
Ins Owner Change5.32%
Market Cap1.86B
Revenue(TTM)5.26B
Net Income(TTM)83.83M
Analysts50.77
Price Target11.56 (31.51%)
Short Float %13.47%
Short Ratio5.67
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 11.47% |
Yearly Dividend0.96
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.46%
DP249.69%
Div Incr Years22
Div Non Decr Years22
Ex-Date03-06 2026-03-06 (0.2475)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)20.86%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.34%
Max EPS beat(2)42.06%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)8.61%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.75%
Max EPS beat(4)42.06%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)5.98%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)5%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)5.43%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.07%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.32%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.82%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.16%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.76%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.82%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.07%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.67%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.37%
PT rev (1m)-20.67%
PT rev (3m)-17.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-15.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)-14.42%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.44 | ||
| P/S | 0.35 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.17 | ||
| P/B | 1.43 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.81 |
EPS(TTM)1.1
EY12.51%
EPS(NY)0.84
Fwd EY9.58%
FCF(TTM)1.51
FCFY17.16%
OCF(TTM)2.11
OCFY24%
SpS24.85
BVpS6.16
TBVpS-3.45
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number12.35
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2% | ||
| ROE | 6.43% | ||
| ROCE | 11.27% | ||
| ROIC | 8.35% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.38% | ||
| ROICexgc | 22.97% | ||
| OM | 6.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.59% | ||
| GM | 48.87% | ||
| FCFM | 6.07% |
ROA(3y)4.3%
ROA(5y)5.23%
ROE(3y)11.05%
ROE(5y)12.72%
ROIC(3y)9.09%
ROIC(5y)9.31%
ROICexc(3y)9.13%
ROICexc(5y)9.6%
ROICexgc(3y)19.55%
ROICexgc(5y)19.56%
ROCE(3y)12.32%
ROCE(5y)12.62%
ROICexgc growth 3Y5.13%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.32%
ROICexc growth 3Y-7.47%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.94%
OM growth 3Y-3.79%
OM growth 5Y-3.89%
PM growth 3Y-30.51%
PM growth 5Y-14.4%
GM growth 3Y0.64%
GM growth 5Y-0.44%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.26
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.51 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.57 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 75.92% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.42% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.99 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 84.36% | ||
| Profit Quality | 380.66% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.14 |
F-Score4
WACC6.69%
ROIC/WACC1.25
Cap/Depr(3y)81.32%
Cap/Depr(5y)94.02%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.89%
Profit Quality(3y)224.08%
Profit Quality(5y)170.49%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.06%
EPS 3Y-4.93%
EPS 5Y-3.43%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y-23.44%
EPS Next 2Y-12.18%
EPS Next 3Y-8.12%
EPS Next 5Y-3.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3%
Revenue growth 3Y3.03%
Revenue growth 5Y3.68%
Sales Q2Q%10.96%
Revenue Next Year-1.19%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.26%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.14%
Revenue Next 5Y0.16%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.82%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.87%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.36%
EBIT Next Year40.23%
EBIT Next 3Y12.2%
EBIT Next 5Y7.56%
FCF growth 1Y13.73%
FCF growth 3Y18.49%
FCF growth 5Y-2.2%
OCF growth 1Y8.13%
OCF growth 3Y7.33%
OCF growth 5Y-0.37%
FLOWERS FOODS INC / FLO Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of FLOWERS FOODS INC (FLO) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to FLO.
What is the valuation status of FLOWERS FOODS INC (FLO) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to FLOWERS FOODS INC (FLO). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for FLOWERS FOODS INC?
FLOWERS FOODS INC (FLO) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the valuation of FLOWERS FOODS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FLOWERS FOODS INC (FLO) is 7.99 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.43.
What is the financial health of FLOWERS FOODS INC (FLO) stock?
The financial health rating of FLOWERS FOODS INC (FLO) is 2 / 10.