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INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A (IMKTA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:IMKTA - US4570301048 - Common Stock

70.26 USD
-0.87 (-1.22%)
Last: 12/26/2025, 8:00:02 PM
70.26 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/26/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to IMKTA. IMKTA was compared to 38 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. While IMKTA seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. IMKTA is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year IMKTA was profitable.
IMKTA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years IMKTA has always been profitable.
IMKTA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
IMKTA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFIMKTA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

IMKTA has a Return On Assets of 3.26%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: IMKTA outperforms 44.74% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of IMKTA (5.17%) is worse than 63.16% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of IMKTA (3.86%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.26%
ROE 5.17%
ROIC 3.86%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
IMKTA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICIMKTA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of IMKTA (1.57%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IMKTA has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 2.16%, IMKTA is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IMKTA has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 23.89%, IMKTA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of IMKTA has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.16%
PM (TTM) 1.57%
GM 23.89%
OM growth 3Y-31.14%
OM growth 5Y-18.48%
PM growth 3Y-31.16%
PM growth 5Y-16.56%
GM growth 3Y-1.42%
GM growth 5Y-1.67%
IMKTA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsIMKTA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), IMKTA is destroying value.
IMKTA has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
IMKTA Yearly Shares OutstandingIMKTA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M
IMKTA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsIMKTA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.26 indicates that IMKTA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of IMKTA (4.26) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
IMKTA has a debt to FCF ratio of 13.06. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as IMKTA would need 13.06 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of IMKTA (13.06) is worse than 71.05% of its industry peers.
IMKTA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.31. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.31, IMKTA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.31
Debt/FCF 13.06
Altman-Z 4.26
ROIC/WACC0.47
WACC8.26%
IMKTA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFIMKTA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.22 indicates that IMKTA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.22, IMKTA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.74% of the companies in the same industry.
IMKTA has a Quick Ratio of 1.63. This is a normal value and indicates that IMKTA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.63, IMKTA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.84% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.22
Quick Ratio 1.63
IMKTA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesIMKTA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

IMKTA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -20.76%.
IMKTA shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -12.98% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -5.42% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, IMKTA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.96% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20.76%
EPS 3Y-32.58%
EPS 5Y-12.98%
EPS Q2Q%1791.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.42%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.07%
Revenue growth 5Y2.96%
Sales Q2Q%-2.08%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
IMKTA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesIMKTA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
IMKTA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesIMKTA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2019 2022 5 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.97, IMKTA is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of IMKTA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: IMKTA is cheaper than 68.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
IMKTA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.97
Fwd PE N/A
IMKTA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsIMKTA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, IMKTA is valued a bit cheaper than 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
IMKTA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 33.7
EV/EBITDA 6.24
IMKTA Per share dataIMKTA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150 200 250

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.93%, IMKTA is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
IMKTA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.78.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, IMKTA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.93%

5.2 History

The dividend of IMKTA has a limited annual growth rate of 0.12%.
IMKTA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
IMKTA has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
IMKTA Yearly Dividends per shareIMKTA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

IMKTA pays out 14.68% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP14.68%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
IMKTA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendIMKTA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
IMKTA Dividend Payout.IMKTA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.IMKTA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A

NASDAQ:IMKTA (12/26/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 70.26 0 (0%)

70.26

-0.87 (-1.22%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)12-16 2025-12-16
Earnings (Next)02-04 2026-02-04
Inst Owners95.33%
Inst Owner Change3.56%
Ins Owners0.08%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.33B
Revenue(TTM)5.33B
Net Income(TTM)83.59M
Analysts84.44
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %7.16%
Short Ratio10.45
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.93%
Yearly Dividend0.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.12%
DP14.68%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date10-09 2025-10-09 (0.165)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.97
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.25
P/FCF 33.7
P/OCF 8.66
P/B 0.83
P/tB 0.83
EV/EBITDA 6.24
EPS(TTM)4.4
EY6.26%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.09
FCFY2.97%
OCF(TTM)8.11
OCFY11.55%
SpS280.89
BVpS85.09
TBVpS85.09
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number91.78
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.26%
ROE 5.17%
ROCE 5.09%
ROIC 3.86%
ROICexc 4.61%
ROICexgc 4.61%
OM 2.16%
PM (TTM) 1.57%
GM 23.89%
FCFM 0.74%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-31.14%
OM growth 5Y-18.48%
PM growth 3Y-31.16%
PM growth 5Y-16.56%
GM growth 3Y-1.42%
GM growth 5Y-1.67%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover2.08
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.31
Debt/FCF 13.06
Debt/EBITDA 2.1
Cap/Depr 93.17%
Cap/Sales 2.15%
Interest Coverage 5.78
Cash Conversion 64.72%
Profit Quality 47.37%
Current Ratio 3.22
Quick Ratio 1.63
Altman-Z 4.26
F-Score6
WACC8.26%
ROIC/WACC0.47
Cap/Depr(3y)138.74%
Cap/Depr(5y)127.56%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.94%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.75%
Profit Quality(3y)46.78%
Profit Quality(5y)57.46%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20.76%
EPS 3Y-32.58%
EPS 5Y-12.98%
EPS Q2Q%1791.25%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.42%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.07%
Revenue growth 5Y2.96%
Sales Q2Q%-2.08%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-33.39%
EBIT growth 3Y-32.56%
EBIT growth 5Y-16.06%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-23.35%
FCF growth 3Y-43.53%
FCF growth 5Y-29.5%
OCF growth 1Y-41.3%
OCF growth 3Y-23.15%
OCF growth 5Y-15.14%

INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A / IMKTA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for IMKTA stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to IMKTA.


What is the valuation status of INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A (IMKTA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A (IMKTA). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A (IMKTA) stock?

INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A (IMKTA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A (IMKTA) stock?

The dividend rating of INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A (IMKTA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 14.68%.