INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A (IMKTA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:IMKTA - US4570301048 - Common Stock
74.27 USD
+0.19 (+0.26%)
Overall IMKTA gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated IMKTA against 39 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. IMKTA has an average financial health and profitability rating. IMKTA does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
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.
IMKTA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years IMKTA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 2.22%, IMKTA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.59% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 3.54%, IMKTA is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.03% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of IMKTA (3.80%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for IMKTA is in line with the industry average of 8.72%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.21%) for IMKTA is well above the current ROIC(3.80%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.22% | ||
| ROE | 3.54% | ||
| ROIC | 3.8% |
ROA(3y)8.19%
ROA(5y)9.27%
ROE(3y)14.31%
ROE(5y)18.03%
ROIC(3y)10.21%
ROIC(5y)11.79%
1.3 Margins
IMKTA has a Profit Margin (1.05%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IMKTA has remained more or less at the same level.
The Operating Margin of IMKTA (2.10%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IMKTA has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 23.67%, IMKTA is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.15% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of IMKTA has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.05% | ||
| GM | 23.67% |
OM growth 3Y-23.38%
OM growth 5Y-2.75%
PM growth 3Y-27.97%
PM growth 5Y-0.73%
GM growth 3Y-3.36%
GM growth 5Y-0.61%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
IMKTA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, IMKTA has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, IMKTA has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, IMKTA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
IMKTA has an Altman-Z score of 4.31. This indicates that IMKTA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.31, IMKTA is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.41% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of IMKTA is 63.12, which is on the high side as it means it would take IMKTA, 63.12 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 63.12, IMKTA is doing worse than 74.36% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that IMKTA is not too dependend on debt financing.
IMKTA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.32. This is in the better half of the industry: IMKTA outperforms 64.10% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 63.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.31 |
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC7.18%
2.3 Liquidity
IMKTA has a Current Ratio of 3.14. This indicates that IMKTA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of IMKTA (3.14) is better than 94.87% of its industry peers.
IMKTA has a Quick Ratio of 1.53. This is a normal value and indicates that IMKTA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
IMKTA has a Quick ratio of 1.53. This is amongst the best in the industry. IMKTA outperforms 89.74% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.53 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
IMKTA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -64.71%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.65% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -7.96% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, IMKTA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.06% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-64.71%
EPS 3Y-24.13%
EPS 5Y6.65%
EPS Q2Q%-17.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.96%
Revenue growth 3Y4.18%
Revenue growth 5Y6.06%
Sales Q2Q%-3.4%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 25.09, the valuation of IMKTA can be described as expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as IMKTA.
IMKTA is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of IMKTA indicates a rather cheap valuation: IMKTA is cheaper than 82.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, IMKTA is valued a bit more expensive than 74.36% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 171 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.66 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.77
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.90%, IMKTA is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
IMKTA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.98.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, IMKTA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.9% |
5.2 History
The dividend of IMKTA has a limited annual growth rate of 0.12%.
IMKTA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
5.3 Sustainability
21.75% of the earnings are spent on dividend by IMKTA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
IMKTA's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP21.75%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:IMKTA (11/19/2025, 2:06:06 PM)
74.27
+0.19 (+0.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners91.64%
Inst Owner Change3.55%
Ins Owners0.08%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.41B
Revenue(TTM)5.36B
Net Income(TTM)56.42M
Analysts84.44
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %7.13%
Short Ratio10.31
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.9% |
Yearly Dividend0.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.12%
DP21.75%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
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 | 25.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.26 | ||
| P/FCF | 171 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.42 | ||
| P/B | 0.88 | ||
| P/tB | 0.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.66 |
EPS(TTM)2.96
EY3.99%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.43
FCFY0.58%
OCF(TTM)8.82
OCFY11.87%
SpS282.42
BVpS83.93
TBVpS83.93
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.77
Graham Number74.77
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.22% | ||
| ROE | 3.54% | ||
| ROCE | 5.02% | ||
| ROIC | 3.8% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.47% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.47% | ||
| OM | 2.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.05% | ||
| GM | 23.67% | ||
| FCFM | 0.15% |
ROA(3y)8.19%
ROA(5y)9.27%
ROE(3y)14.31%
ROE(5y)18.03%
ROIC(3y)10.21%
ROIC(5y)11.79%
ROICexc(3y)11.97%
ROICexc(5y)12.99%
ROICexgc(3y)11.97%
ROICexgc(5y)12.99%
ROCE(3y)13.5%
ROCE(5y)15.58%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-23.42%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.13%
ROICexc growth 3Y-23.42%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.13%
OM growth 3Y-23.38%
OM growth 5Y-2.75%
PM growth 3Y-27.97%
PM growth 5Y-0.73%
GM growth 3Y-3.36%
GM growth 5Y-0.61%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover2.11
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 63.12 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.1 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 126.05% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.97% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70.04% | ||
| Profit Quality | 14.62% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.31 |
F-Score6
WACC7.18%
ROIC/WACC0.53
Cap/Depr(3y)141.53%
Cap/Depr(5y)130.04%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.93%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.85%
Profit Quality(3y)57.87%
Profit Quality(5y)73.45%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-64.71%
EPS 3Y-24.13%
EPS 5Y6.65%
EPS Q2Q%-17.37%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.96%
Revenue growth 3Y4.18%
Revenue growth 5Y6.06%
Sales Q2Q%-3.4%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-46.27%
EBIT growth 3Y-20.18%
EBIT growth 5Y3.14%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-88.44%
FCF growth 3Y-32.19%
FCF growth 5Y0.76%
OCF growth 1Y-34.3%
OCF growth 3Y-5.01%
OCF growth 5Y4.42%
INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A / IMKTA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for IMKTA stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to IMKTA.
What is the valuation status of INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A (IMKTA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 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 5 / 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 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 21.75%.