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

NASDAQ:IMKTA - Nasdaq - US4570301048 - Common Stock

64.43  +1.36 (+2.16%)

After market: 64.43 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to IMKTA. IMKTA was compared to 41 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. IMKTA has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. IMKTA is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year IMKTA was profitable.
IMKTA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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 has a Return On Assets of 4.18%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: IMKTA outperforms 57.50% of its industry peers.
IMKTA has a Return On Equity of 6.83%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: IMKTA outperforms 47.50% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of IMKTA (5.93%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.18%
ROE 6.83%
ROIC 5.93%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
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 decent Profit Margin value of 1.87%, IMKTA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
IMKTA's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of IMKTA (3.07%) is better than 65.00% of its industry peers.
IMKTA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
IMKTA has a Gross Margin (23.59%) which is comparable to the rest of the 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 3.07%
PM (TTM) 1.87%
GM 23.59%
OM growth 3Y-23.38%
OM growth 5Y-2.75%
PM growth 3Y-27.96%
PM growth 5Y-0.74%
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 below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 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.
IMKTA Yearly Shares OutstandingIMKTA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 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 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.34 indicates that IMKTA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
IMKTA has a Altman-Z score (4.34) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of IMKTA is 10.37, which is on the high side as it means it would take IMKTA, 10.37 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
IMKTA's Debt to FCF ratio of 10.37 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. IMKTA outperforms 42.50% of its industry peers.
IMKTA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.33, IMKTA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 10.37
Altman-Z 4.34
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC8.65%
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

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.89 indicates that IMKTA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
IMKTA has a better Current ratio (2.89) than 92.50% of its industry peers.
IMKTA has a Quick Ratio of 1.45. 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 1.45. This is amongst the best in the industry. IMKTA outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.89
Quick Ratio 1.45
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 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for IMKTA have decreased strongly by -49.90% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.63% on average over the past years.
IMKTA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.30%.
IMKTA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.06% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-49.9%
EPS 3Y-24.14%
EPS 5Y6.63%
EPS Q2Q%-102.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.3%
Revenue growth 3Y4.18%
Revenue growth 5Y6.06%
Sales Q2Q%-11.83%

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 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.59, the valuation of IMKTA can be described as very reasonable.
IMKTA's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. IMKTA is cheaper than 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of IMKTA to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.29), we can say IMKTA is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.59
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, IMKTA is valued cheaper than 92.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of IMKTA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: IMKTA is cheaper than 65.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.68
EV/EBITDA 4.77
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)1.75
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.03%, IMKTA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
IMKTA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.47.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.03, IMKTA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.28.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.03%

5.2 History

The dividend of IMKTA has a limited annual growth rate of 0.16%.
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)0.16%
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 11.62% 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.
DP11.62%
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

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INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A

NASDAQ:IMKTA (1/21/2025, 8:07:25 PM)

After market: 64.43 0 (0%)

64.43

+1.36 (+2.16%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)12-10 2024-12-10/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-06 2025-02-06
Inst Owners86.52%
Inst Owner Change-0.3%
Ins Owners0.08%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.22B
Analysts84.44
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %5.04%
Short Ratio5.45
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.03%
Yearly Dividend0.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.16%
DP11.62%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date01-10 2025-01-10 (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 11.59
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.22
P/FCF 23.68
P/OCF 4.66
P/B 0.79
P/tB 0.79
EV/EBITDA 4.77
EPS(TTM)5.56
EY8.63%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.72
FCFY4.22%
OCF(TTM)13.82
OCFY21.46%
SpS296.98
BVpS81.4
TBVpS81.4
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.75
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.18%
ROE 6.83%
ROCE 7.83%
ROIC 5.93%
ROICexc 7.06%
ROICexgc 7.06%
OM 3.07%
PM (TTM) 1.87%
GM 23.59%
FCFM 0.92%
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-23.38%
OM growth 5Y-2.75%
PM growth 3Y-27.96%
PM growth 5Y-0.74%
GM growth 3Y-3.36%
GM growth 5Y-0.61%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover2.23
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 10.37
Debt/EBITDA 1.76
Cap/Depr 173.37%
Cap/Sales 3.74%
Interest Coverage 7.87
Cash Conversion 89.12%
Profit Quality 48.95%
Current Ratio 2.89
Quick Ratio 1.45
Altman-Z 4.34
F-Score5
WACC8.65%
ROIC/WACC0.69
Cap/Depr(3y)141.52%
Cap/Depr(5y)130.05%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.93%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.85%
Profit Quality(3y)57.86%
Profit Quality(5y)73.44%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-49.9%
EPS 3Y-24.14%
EPS 5Y6.63%
EPS Q2Q%-102.8%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.3%
Revenue growth 3Y4.18%
Revenue growth 5Y6.06%
Sales Q2Q%-11.83%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-40.27%
EBIT growth 3Y-20.18%
EBIT growth 5Y3.15%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-44.34%
FCF growth 3Y-32.19%
FCF growth 5Y0.78%
OCF growth 1Y-1.46%
OCF growth 3Y-5.01%
OCF growth 5Y4.42%