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

USA - NASDAQ:IMKTA - US4570301048 - Common Stock

71.95 USD
+0.1 (+0.14%)
Last: 10/28/2025, 8:00:46 PM
71.95 USD
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After Hours: 10/28/2025, 8:00:46 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to IMKTA. IMKTA was compared to 39 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of IMKTA get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. IMKTA does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
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 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

IMKTA's Return On Assets of 2.22% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. IMKTA outperforms 43.59% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of IMKTA (3.54%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of IMKTA (3.80%) is comparable to the rest of the 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 8.71%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.80%) for IMKTA is well below the 3 year average (10.21%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that IMKTA had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector 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%
IMKTA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICIMKTA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 1.05%, IMKTA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.15% of the companies in the same industry.
IMKTA's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 2.10%, IMKTA is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.28% of the companies in the same industry.
IMKTA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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 RankSector 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%
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 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so IMKTA is still creating some value.
IMKTA has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for IMKTA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, IMKTA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

IMKTA has an Altman-Z score of 4.29. This indicates that IMKTA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
IMKTA's Altman-Z score of 4.29 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. IMKTA outperforms 56.41% of its industry peers.
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.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 63.12, IMKTA is not doing good in the industry: 74.36% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that IMKTA is not too dependend on debt financing.
IMKTA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.32 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IMKTA outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 63.12
Altman-Z 4.29
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC7.06%
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 500M 1B 1.5B

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 94.87% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.53 indicates that IMKTA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
IMKTA's Quick ratio of 1.53 is amongst the best of the industry. IMKTA outperforms 89.74% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.14
Quick Ratio 1.53
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

The earnings per share for IMKTA have decreased strongly by -64.71% in the last year.
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.
IMKTA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesIMKTA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 24.31 indicates a rather expensive valuation of IMKTA.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as IMKTA.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.83. IMKTA is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.31
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of IMKTA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: IMKTA is cheaper than 79.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
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 74.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 165.66
EV/EBITDA 6.48
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)3.66
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.91%, IMKTA is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.92, IMKTA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.91, IMKTA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.30.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.91%

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
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 21.75% of its income as dividend. This is a 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
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 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 (10/28/2025, 8:00:46 PM)

After market: 71.95 0 (0%)

71.95

+0.1 (+0.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)12-26 2025-12-26
Inst Owners91.64%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners0.08%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.37B
Revenue(TTM)5.36B
Net Income(TTM)56.42M
Analysts84.44
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %6.04%
Short Ratio8.54
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.91%
Yearly Dividend0.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.12%
DP21.75%
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 24.31
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.25
P/FCF 165.66
P/OCF 8.16
P/B 0.86
P/tB 0.86
EV/EBITDA 6.48
EPS(TTM)2.96
EY4.11%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.43
FCFY0.6%
OCF(TTM)8.82
OCFY12.26%
SpS282.42
BVpS83.93
TBVpS83.93
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.66
Graham Number74.77
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 4.29
F-Score6
WACC7.06%
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%

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%.