MEDIFAST INC (MED) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:MED • US58470H1014

Current stock price

10.63 USD
+0.57 (+5.67%)
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10.59 USD
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This MED fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. MED Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year MED has reported negative net income.
  • MED had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • MED had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years MED always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
MED Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMED Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -7.53%, MED is doing worse than 67.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MED's Return On Equity of -9.39% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MED outperforms 45.95% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -7.53%
ROE -9.39%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)8.43%
ROA(5y)22.37%
ROE(3y)13.65%
ROE(5y)42.92%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
MED Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMED Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60 80

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 71.33%, MED is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.97% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MED's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • MED does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 71.33%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0%
GM growth 5Y-0.9%
MED Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMED Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60

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2. MED Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • MED does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MED has more shares outstanding
  • MED has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • MED has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
MED Yearly Shares OutstandingMED Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
MED Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMED Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

2.2 Solvency

  • MED has an Altman-Z score of 4.45. This indicates that MED is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • MED has a better Altman-Z score (4.45) than 83.78% of its industry peers.
  • There is no outstanding debt for MED. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 4.45
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.95%
MED Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMED Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 4.69 indicates that MED has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • MED has a Current ratio of 4.69. This is amongst the best in the industry. MED outperforms 89.19% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 4.22 indicates that MED has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • MED has a Quick ratio of 4.22. This is amongst the best in the industry. MED outperforms 94.59% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.69
Quick Ratio 4.22
MED Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMED Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

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3. MED Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for MED have decreased strongly by -186.21% in the last year.
  • MED shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -35.96%.
  • Measured over the past years, MED shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -16.22% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-186.21%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-1750%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-35.96%
Revenue growth 3Y-37.74%
Revenue growth 5Y-16.22%
Sales Q2Q%-36.9%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, MED will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -26.21% on average per year.
  • MED is expected to show a very negative growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -19.23% yearly.
EPS Next Y81.82%
EPS Next 2Y-26.21%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-27.82%
Revenue Next 2Y-19.23%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
MED Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMED Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B
MED Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMED Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 5 10

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4. MED Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for MED. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
  • Also next year MED is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
MED Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMED Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MED is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 93.53
EV/EBITDA N/A
MED Per share dataMED EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • MED's earnings are expected to decrease with -26.21% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-26.21%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. MED Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • MED has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.97%, which is a nice return.
  • MED's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.74. MED pays more dividend than 97.30% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, MED pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.97%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of MED decreases each year by -66.94%.
  • MED has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-66.94%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
MED Yearly Dividends per shareMED Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

  • MED has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
  • MED's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP-1.04%
EPS Next 2Y-26.21%
EPS Next 3YN/A
MED Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMED Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M

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MED Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

MEDIFAST INC

NYSE:MED (4/13/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 10.59 -0.04 (-0.38%)

10.63

+0.57 (+5.67%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)02-17
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners77.7%
Inst Owner Change0.11%
Ins Owners3.03%
Ins Owner Change4.32%
Market Cap116.82M
Revenue(TTM)385.79M
Net Income(TTM)-18.67M
Analysts46.67
Price Target12.24 (15.15%)
Short Float %19.16%
Short Ratio7.67
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.97%
Yearly Dividend0.02
Dividend Growth(5Y)-66.94%
DP-1.04%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-26.27%
Min EPS beat(2)-99.23%
Max EPS beat(2)46.69%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)51.53%
Min EPS beat(4)-99.23%
Max EPS beat(4)199.01%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)88.81%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)75.52%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)64.12%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.26%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.71%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.75%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.75%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.97%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.64%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.64%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-20%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-44.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)84.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)-142.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-24.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-22.27%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.3
P/FCF 93.53
P/OCF 17.02
P/B 0.59
P/tB 0.59
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-1.75
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.32
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.11
FCFY1.07%
OCF(TTM)0.62
OCFY5.87%
SpS35.1
BVpS18.1
TBVpS18.1
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -7.53%
ROE -9.39%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 71.33%
FCFM 0.32%
ROA(3y)8.43%
ROA(5y)22.37%
ROE(3y)13.65%
ROE(5y)42.92%
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 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0%
GM growth 5Y-0.9%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.56
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 39.42%
Cap/Sales 1.46%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 4.69
Quick Ratio 4.22
Altman-Z 4.45
F-Score4
WACC8.95%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)49.18%
Cap/Depr(5y)160.46%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.1%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.32%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-186.21%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-1750%
EPS Next Y81.82%
EPS Next 2Y-26.21%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-35.96%
Revenue growth 3Y-37.74%
Revenue growth 5Y-16.22%
Sales Q2Q%-36.9%
Revenue Next Year-27.82%
Revenue Next 2Y-19.23%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-167.61%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year73.05%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-92.66%
FCF growth 3Y-80.85%
FCF growth 5Y-61.05%
OCF growth 1Y-71.96%
OCF growth 3Y-67.21%
OCF growth 5Y-45.69%

MEDIFAST INC / MED Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of MEDIFAST INC (MED) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to MED.


Can you provide the valuation status for MEDIFAST INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to MEDIFAST INC (MED). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is MEDIFAST INC (MED) stock?

MEDIFAST INC (MED) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for MEDIFAST INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MEDIFAST INC (MED) is expected to grow by 81.82% in the next year.


Is the dividend of MEDIFAST INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of MEDIFAST INC (MED) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -1.04%.