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Overall IMKTA gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated IMKTA against 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 has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year IMKTA was profitable.
- In the past year IMKTA had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years IMKTA has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years IMKTA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.26%, IMKTA is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.74% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of IMKTA (5.17%) is worse than 63.16% of its industry peers.
- IMKTA has a Return On Invested Capital (3.86%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| 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
- IMKTA has a Profit Margin (1.57%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- IMKTA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- IMKTA has a Operating Margin (2.16%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IMKTA has declined.
- 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.
- IMKTA's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so IMKTA is destroying value.
- There is no outstanding debt for IMKTA. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.27 indicates that IMKTA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- IMKTA has a Altman-Z score of 4.27. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: IMKTA outperforms 57.89% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 13.06, IMKTA is not doing good in the industry: 68.42% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.31 indicates that IMKTA is not too dependend on debt financing.
- 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.27 |
ROIC/WACC0.47
WACC8.3%
2.3 Liquidity
- IMKTA has a Current Ratio of 3.22. This indicates that IMKTA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- IMKTA's Current ratio of 3.22 is amongst the best of the industry. IMKTA outperforms 94.74% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.63 indicates that IMKTA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- IMKTA's Quick ratio of 1.63 is amongst the best of the industry. IMKTA outperforms 86.84% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.63 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for IMKTA have decreased strongly by -20.76% in the last year.
- IMKTA shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -12.98% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, IMKTA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.42% in the last 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.11, the valuation of IMKTA can be described as correct.
- 68.42% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than IMKTA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.54, IMKTA is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, IMKTA is valued cheaper than 81.58% of the companies in the same industry.
- IMKTA's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 33.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.28 |
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 0.94%, which is pretty low.
- IMKTA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.76.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.94, IMKTA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.94% |
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-0.09%
Ins Owners0.08%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.35B
Revenue(TTM)5.33B
Net Income(TTM)83.59M
Analysts84.44
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %7.03%
Short Ratio10.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.94% |
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 | 16.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 33.99 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.73 | ||
| P/B | 0.83 | ||
| P/tB | 0.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.28 |
EPS(TTM)4.4
EY6.21%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.09
FCFY2.94%
OCF(TTM)8.11
OCFY11.45%
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 | 4.27 |
F-Score6
WACC8.3%
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 for IMKTA stock?
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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 16.11 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.83.
How financially healthy is INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A?
The financial health rating of INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A (IMKTA) is 5 / 10.