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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. IMKTA scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. IMKTA is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- IMKTA had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year IMKTA had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years IMKTA has always been profitable.
- IMKTA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of IMKTA (3.26%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 5.17%, IMKTA is doing worse than 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- IMKTA has a Return On Invested Capital (3.86%) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.57%, IMKTA is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- IMKTA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of IMKTA (2.16%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- IMKTA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- IMKTA has a Gross Margin of 23.89%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: IMKTA outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of IMKTA has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.35 indicates that IMKTA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of IMKTA (4.35) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of IMKTA is 13.06, which is on the high side as it means it would take IMKTA, 13.06 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of IMKTA (13.06) is worse than 65.79% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.31 indicates that IMKTA is not too dependend on debt financing.
- IMKTA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.31 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IMKTA outperforms 65.79% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.35 |
ROIC/WACC0.46
WACC8.4%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.22 indicates that IMKTA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of IMKTA (3.22) is better than 94.74% of its industry peers.
- 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.63 |
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%.
- Measured over the past years, IMKTA shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -12.98% on average per year.
- IMKTA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.42%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.96% on average over the past years.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- IMKTA is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.36.
- 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.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.41, IMKTA is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 78.95% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than IMKTA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of IMKTA indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: IMKTA is more expensive than 60.53% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 38.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.81 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- IMKTA has a yearly dividend return of 0.91%, which is pretty low.
- IMKTA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.74.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, IMKTA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.91% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
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
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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)02-05 2026-02-05
Inst Owners95.58%
Inst Owner Change-0.6%
Ins Owners0.08%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.53B
Revenue(TTM)5.33B
Net Income(TTM)83.59M
Analysts84.44
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.91% |
Yearly Dividend0.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.12%
DP14.68%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date01-08 2026-01-08 (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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 38.74 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.95 | ||
| P/B | 0.95 | ||
| P/tB | 0.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.81 |
EPS(TTM)4.4
EY5.45%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.09
FCFY2.58%
OCF(TTM)8.11
OCFY10.05%
SpS280.89
BVpS85.09
TBVpS85.09
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number91.78
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 4.35 |
F-Score6
WACC8.4%
ROIC/WACC0.46
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 for IMKTA stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 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.
What is the valuation of INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A (IMKTA) is 18.36 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.95.
How financially healthy is INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A?
The financial health rating of INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A (IMKTA) is 5 / 10.