FLOWERS FOODS INC (FLO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:FLO • US3434981011

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8.56 USD
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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.

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1. FLO Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • FLO had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year FLO had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • FLO had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years FLO had a positive operating cash flow.
FLO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFLO 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 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • FLO's Return On Assets of 2.00% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FLO outperforms 50.57% of its industry peers.
  • FLO's Return On Equity of 6.43% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FLO outperforms 64.37% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.35%, FLO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FLO is in line with the industry average of 7.17%.
Industry RankSector 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%
FLO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFLO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • FLO's Profit Margin of 1.59% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FLO outperforms 50.57% of its industry peers.
  • FLO's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • FLO has a Operating Margin of 6.88%. This is in the better half of the industry: FLO outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FLO has declined.
  • FLO has a Gross Margin of 48.87%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FLO outperforms 98.85% of its industry peers.
  • FLO's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
FLO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFLO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

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2. FLO Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FLO is still creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for FLO has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, FLO has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • The debt/assets ratio for FLO is higher compared to a year ago.
FLO Yearly Shares OutstandingFLO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M
FLO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFLO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

  • FLO has an Altman-Z score of 2.14. This is not the best score and indicates that FLO is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of FLO (2.14) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • FLO has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.51. This is a neutral value as FLO would need 5.51 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.51, FLO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.26% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FLO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.04. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • FLO's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.04 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FLO is outperformed by 70.11% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.04
Debt/FCF 5.51
Altman-Z 2.14
ROIC/WACC1.24
WACC6.71%
FLO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFLO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B

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.
  • FLO's Current ratio of 0.75 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FLO is outperformed by 79.31% of its industry peers.
  • FLO has a Quick 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.
  • The Quick ratio of FLO (0.44) is worse than 79.31% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.75
Quick Ratio 0.44
FLO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFLO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. FLO Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • FLO shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -14.06%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -3.43% on average over the past years.
  • FLO shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.00%.
  • 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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, FLO will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -3.58% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, FLO will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.16% on average per year.
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

  • The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
FLO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFLO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
FLO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFLO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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4. FLO Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • FLO is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.78.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FLO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.10% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FLO to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.11), we can say FLO is valued rather cheaply.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.16, the valuation of FLO can be described as reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FLO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.06% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.12, FLO is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.78
Fwd PE 10.16
FLO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFLO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FLO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.61% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • 91.95% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FLO, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.68
EV/EBITDA 6.79
FLO Per share dataFLO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of FLO may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A cheap valuation may be justified as FLO's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.12% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-12.18%
EPS Next 3Y-8.12%

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5. FLO Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • FLO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 11.47%, which is a nice return.
  • The stock price of FLO dropped by -20.13% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.46, FLO pays a better dividend. On top of this FLO pays more dividend than 96.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • FLO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
Industry RankSector 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 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
FLO Yearly Dividends per shareFLO 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

5.3 Sustainability

  • FLO pays out 249.69% of its income as dividend. 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 Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFLO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M
FLO Dividend Payout.FLO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FLO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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FLO Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

FLOWERS FOODS INC

NYSE:FLO (3/18/2026, 12:52:05 PM)

8.56

-0.17 (-1.95%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)02-12
Earnings (Next)05-14
Inst Owners83.04%
Inst Owner Change3.24%
Ins Owners0.86%
Ins Owner Change5.32%
Market Cap1.81B
Revenue(TTM)5.26B
Net Income(TTM)83.83M
Analysts50.77
Price Target11.56 (35.05%)
Short Float %14.56%
Short Ratio5.48
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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
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 RankSector Rank
PE 7.78
Fwd PE 10.16
P/S 0.34
P/FCF 5.68
P/OCF 4.06
P/B 1.39
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.79
EPS(TTM)1.1
EY12.85%
EPS(NY)0.84
Fwd EY9.84%
FCF(TTM)1.51
FCFY17.62%
OCF(TTM)2.11
OCFY24.64%
SpS24.85
BVpS6.16
TBVpS-3.45
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number12.35
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC6.71%
ROIC/WACC1.24
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 7.78 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.39.


What is the financial health of FLOWERS FOODS INC (FLO) stock?

The financial health rating of FLOWERS FOODS INC (FLO) is 2 / 10.