INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A (IMKTA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:IMKTA - US4570301048 - Common Stock
70.51 USD
+0.31 (+0.44%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to IMKTA. IMKTA was compared to 40 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. IMKTA has an average financial health and profitability rating. IMKTA has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
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
With a Return On Assets value of 2.22%, IMKTA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 3.54%, IMKTA is doing worse than 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.80%, IMKTA is doing worse than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
IMKTA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.21%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.47%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.05%, IMKTA is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.50% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IMKTA has remained more or less at the same level.
With a Operating Margin value of 2.10%, IMKTA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.50% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IMKTA has declined.
IMKTA's Gross Margin of 23.67% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. IMKTA outperforms 47.50% of its industry peers.
IMKTA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), IMKTA is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for IMKTA remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, IMKTA has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for IMKTA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
IMKTA has an Altman-Z score of 4.27. This indicates that IMKTA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
IMKTA has a Altman-Z score (4.27) which is comparable to the rest of the 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of IMKTA (63.12) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that IMKTA is not too dependend on debt financing.
IMKTA has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.32) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 63.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.27 |
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC7.05%
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.
IMKTA has a Current ratio of 3.14. This is amongst the best in the industry. IMKTA outperforms 95.00% 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.
The Quick ratio of IMKTA (1.53) is better than 92.50% 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%.
IMKTA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.65% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -7.96% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.06% on average over the past years.
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 23.82, the valuation of IMKTA can be described as rather expensive.
IMKTA's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.20, IMKTA is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
IMKTA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. IMKTA is cheaper than 77.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, IMKTA is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 162.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.35 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.58
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
IMKTA has a yearly dividend return of 0.95%, which is pretty low.
IMKTA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.01.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, IMKTA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.95% |
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 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 21.75% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of IMKTA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP21.75%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:IMKTA (9/18/2025, 12:58:45 PM)
70.51
+0.31 (+0.44%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners93.65%
Inst Owner Change-0.86%
Ins Owners0.08%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.34B
Analysts84.44
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %6.92%
Short Ratio8.67
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.95% |
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 | 23.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 162.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 8 | ||
| P/B | 0.84 | ||
| P/tB | 0.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.35 |
EPS(TTM)2.96
EY4.2%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.43
FCFY0.62%
OCF(TTM)8.82
OCFY12.51%
SpS282.42
BVpS83.93
TBVpS83.93
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.58
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-23.42%
ROICexcg 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 | 4.27 |
F-Score6
WACC7.05%
ROIC/WACC0.54
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%