FLOWERS FOODS INC (FLO) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:FLO - US3434981011 - Common Stock
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-0.12 (-1.08%)
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FLO gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While FLO has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. FLO is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally FLO also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year FLO was profitable.
- FLO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years FLO has always been profitable.
- FLO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- FLO's Return On Assets of 4.46% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FLO outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of FLO (13.66%) is better than 86.21% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.07%, FLO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- FLO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.98%. This is significantly below the industry average of 27.80%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.46% | ||
| ROE | 13.66% | ||
| ROIC | 8.07% |
ROA(3y)5.93%
ROA(5y)5.74%
ROE(3y)14.18%
ROE(5y)13.65%
ROIC(3y)9.98%
ROIC(5y)9.92%
1.3 Margins
- FLO has a Profit Margin of 3.78%. This is in the better half of the industry: FLO outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
- FLO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of FLO (6.94%) is better than 68.97% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FLO has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 48.94%, FLO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.70% of the companies in the same industry.
- FLO's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.78% | ||
| GM | 48.94% |
OM growth 3Y-3.43%
OM growth 5Y4.23%
PM growth 3Y0.7%
PM growth 5Y4.04%
GM growth 3Y-0.18%
GM growth 5Y0.73%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- FLO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- FLO has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- FLO has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for FLO has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.18 indicates that FLO is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- FLO has a Altman-Z score (2.18) which is in line with its industry peers.
- FLO has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.50. This is a neutral value as FLO would need 5.50 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- FLO's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.50 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FLO outperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.98 indicates that FLO is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- FLO has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.98) than 70.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.98 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.18 |
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC6.93%
2.3 Liquidity
- FLO has a Current Ratio of 0.79. 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 0.79, FLO is not doing good in the industry: 82.76% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- FLO has a Quick Ratio of 0.79. This is a bad value and indicates that FLO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- FLO has a worse Quick ratio (0.47) than 75.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- FLO shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -12.70%.
- FLO shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.70% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.26% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.35% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.7%
EPS 3Y1.34%
EPS 5Y5.7%
EPS Q2Q%-30.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.26%
Revenue growth 3Y5.63%
Revenue growth 5Y4.35%
Sales Q2Q%3.02%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, FLO will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -3.39% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, FLO will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.93% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-18.39%
EPS Next 2Y-11.7%
EPS Next 3Y-6.83%
EPS Next 5Y-3.39%
Revenue Next Year2.59%
Revenue Next 2Y0.8%
Revenue Next 3Y0.67%
Revenue Next 5Y0.93%
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 decreasing.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.98 indicates a reasonable valuation of FLO.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FLO is valued cheaper than 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FLO to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.38), we can say FLO is valued rather cheaply.
- FLO is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.00.
- FLO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FLO is cheaper than 83.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.29, FLO is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- FLO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FLO is cheaper than 71.26% of the companies in the same industry.
- FLO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FLO is cheaper than 90.80% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.82 |
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 -6.83% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.75
EPS Next 2Y-11.7%
EPS Next 3Y-6.83%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- FLO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.92%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.28, 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 1.85, FLO pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.92% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of FLO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.46%!
- FLO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- FLO has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.46%
Div Incr Years22
Div Non Decr Years22
5.3 Sustainability
- 106.99% 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.
DP106.99%
EPS Next 2Y-11.7%
EPS Next 3Y-6.83%
10.98
-0.12 (-1.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)02-05 2026-02-05/amc
Inst Owners84.57%
Inst Owner Change-0.35%
Ins Owners2.08%
Ins Owner Change4.34%
Market Cap2.32B
Revenue(TTM)5.13B
Net Income(TTM)194.02M
Analysts51.43
Price Target14.03 (27.78%)
Short Float %9.91%
Short Ratio4.7
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.92% |
Yearly Dividend0.96
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.46%
DP106.99%
Div Incr Years22
Div Non Decr Years22
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.05%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.34%
Max EPS beat(2)0.45%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.67%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.75%
Max EPS beat(4)4.97%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.01%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.28%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)2.31%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.32%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.76%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.32%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.09%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.85%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.43%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-16.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.88%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.23%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11 | ||
| P/S | 0.45 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.13 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.14 | ||
| P/B | 1.63 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.82 |
EPS(TTM)1.1
EY10.02%
EPS(NY)1
Fwd EY9.09%
FCF(TTM)1.54
FCFY14.03%
OCF(TTM)2.14
OCFY19.46%
SpS24.31
BVpS6.73
TBVpS-3.58
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.75
Graham Number12.9
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.46% | ||
| ROE | 13.66% | ||
| ROCE | 10.51% | ||
| ROIC | 8.07% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.11% | ||
| ROICexgc | 22.75% | ||
| OM | 6.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.78% | ||
| GM | 48.94% | ||
| FCFM | 6.34% |
ROA(3y)5.93%
ROA(5y)5.74%
ROE(3y)14.18%
ROE(5y)13.65%
ROIC(3y)9.98%
ROIC(5y)9.92%
ROICexc(3y)10.22%
ROICexc(5y)10.45%
ROICexgc(3y)19.22%
ROICexgc(5y)20.02%
ROCE(3y)13.04%
ROCE(5y)12.97%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.32%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.84%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.65%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.13%
OM growth 3Y-3.43%
OM growth 5Y4.23%
PM growth 3Y0.7%
PM growth 5Y4.04%
GM growth 3Y-0.18%
GM growth 5Y0.73%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.18
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.98 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.5 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.66 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 75.86% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.45% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 86.37% | ||
| Profit Quality | 167.69% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.18 |
F-Score4
WACC6.93%
ROIC/WACC1.16
Cap/Depr(3y)95.72%
Cap/Depr(5y)92.68%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.88%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.85%
Profit Quality(3y)125.18%
Profit Quality(5y)141.19%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.7%
EPS 3Y1.34%
EPS 5Y5.7%
EPS Q2Q%-30.3%
EPS Next Y-18.39%
EPS Next 2Y-11.7%
EPS Next 3Y-6.83%
EPS Next 5Y-3.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.26%
Revenue growth 3Y5.63%
Revenue growth 5Y4.35%
Sales Q2Q%3.02%
Revenue Next Year2.59%
Revenue Next 2Y0.8%
Revenue Next 3Y0.67%
Revenue Next 5Y0.93%
EBIT growth 1Y-3.26%
EBIT growth 3Y2%
EBIT growth 5Y8.76%
EBIT Next Year39.33%
EBIT Next 3Y11.61%
EBIT Next 5Y7.56%
FCF growth 1Y72.17%
FCF growth 3Y12.24%
FCF growth 5Y1.28%
OCF growth 1Y38.09%
OCF growth 3Y6.19%
OCF growth 5Y2.37%
FLOWERS FOODS INC / FLO FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of FLOWERS FOODS INC (FLO) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to FLO.
What is the valuation status of FLOWERS FOODS INC (FLO) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 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 7 / 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 9.98 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.63.
What is the financial health of FLOWERS FOODS INC (FLO) stock?
The financial health rating of FLOWERS FOODS INC (FLO) is 3 / 10.