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MEDIFAST INC (MED) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MED - US58470H1014 - Common Stock

11.015 USD
+0.28 (+2.56%)
Last: 12/2/2025, 3:55:55 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, MED scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MED was compared to 36 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. MED has a great financial health rating, but its profitability evaluates not so good. MED is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

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 each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years MED had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of MED (0.09%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MED has a Return On Equity of 0.12%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MED outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.09%
ROE 0.12%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)26.08%
ROA(5y)31.33%
ROE(3y)47.66%
ROE(5y)57.89%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
MED Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMED Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 0.06%, MED perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
MED's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MED has declined.
The Gross Margin of MED (72.44%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MED has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 0.06%
GM 72.44%
OM growth 3Y-38.9%
OM growth 5Y-24.01%
PM growth 3Y-68.15%
PM growth 5Y-49.83%
GM growth 3Y-0.04%
GM growth 5Y-0.38%
MED Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMED Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

MED does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
MED has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
MED Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMED Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.49 indicates that MED is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
MED's Altman-Z score of 4.49 is amongst the best of the industry. MED outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
MED has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 4.49
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.66%
MED Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMED Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

MED has a Current Ratio of 4.45. This indicates that MED is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 4.45, MED belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 3.95 indicates that MED has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of MED (3.95) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.45
Quick Ratio 3.95
MED Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMED Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

MED shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -100.60%.
MED shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -20.59% yearly.
The Revenue for MED has decreased by -36.29% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, MED shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.33% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-100.6%
EPS 3Y-47.33%
EPS 5Y-20.59%
EPS Q2Q%-160%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-36.29%
Revenue growth 3Y-26.64%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.33%
Sales Q2Q%-36.21%

3.2 Future

MED is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -64.21% yearly.
MED is expected to show a very negative growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -23.25% yearly.
EPS Next Y-146.27%
EPS Next 2Y-64.21%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-36.56%
Revenue Next 2Y-23.25%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
MED Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMED Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 500M 1B 1.5B
MED Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMED Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 5 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

MED reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
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 -200 -400 -600 -800 -1K

4.2 Price Multiples

MED's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 187.39
EV/EBITDA -16.15
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 -64.21% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-64.21%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MED has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.97%, which is a nice return.
The stock price of MED dropped by -20.74% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.12, MED pays a better dividend. On top of this MED pays more dividend than 97.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MED's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.97%

5.2 History

The dividend of MED decreases each year by -53.42%.
MED has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-53.42%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
MED Yearly Dividends per shareMED Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

78.63% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MED. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
MED's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP78.63%
EPS Next 2Y-64.21%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
MED Dividend Payout.MED Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MED Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MEDIFAST INC

NYSE:MED (12/2/2025, 3:55:55 PM)

11.015

+0.28 (+2.56%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Earnings (Next)02-16 2026-02-16/amc
Inst Owners79.62%
Inst Owner Change7.25%
Ins Owners3.3%
Ins Owner Change5.24%
Market Cap121.05M
Revenue(TTM)429.69M
Net Income(TTM)248.00K
Analysts46.67
Price Target15.3 (38.9%)
Short Float %19.39%
Short Ratio12.11
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.97%
Yearly Dividend0.07
Dividend Growth(5Y)-53.42%
DP78.63%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)122.85%
Min EPS beat(2)46.69%
Max EPS beat(2)199.01%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)115.44%
Min EPS beat(4)46.69%
Max EPS beat(4)199.01%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)95.11%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)87.15%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)70.51%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)7.01%
Min Revenue beat(2)5.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.75%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.3%
Min Revenue beat(4)3.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.75%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.21%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.67%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.57%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-82.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-82.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.28
P/FCF 187.39
P/OCF 16.83
P/B 0.56
P/tB 0.56
EV/EBITDA -16.15
EPS(TTM)-0.01
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-1.41
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.06
FCFY0.53%
OCF(TTM)0.65
OCFY5.94%
SpS39.1
BVpS19.54
TBVpS19.54
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.09%
ROE 0.12%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 0.06%
GM 72.44%
FCFM 0.15%
ROA(3y)26.08%
ROA(5y)31.33%
ROE(3y)47.66%
ROE(5y)57.89%
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)57.45%
ROCE(5y)70.54%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-38.9%
OM growth 5Y-24.01%
PM growth 3Y-68.15%
PM growth 5Y-49.83%
GM growth 3Y-0.04%
GM growth 5Y-0.38%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.6
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 46.9%
Cap/Sales 1.52%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 89.73%
Profit Quality 260.48%
Current Ratio 4.45
Quick Ratio 3.95
Altman-Z 4.49
F-Score5
WACC8.66%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)86.65%
Cap/Depr(5y)168.74%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.96%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.15%
Profit Quality(3y)359.98%
Profit Quality(5y)250.42%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-100.6%
EPS 3Y-47.33%
EPS 5Y-20.59%
EPS Q2Q%-160%
EPS Next Y-146.27%
EPS Next 2Y-64.21%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-36.29%
Revenue growth 3Y-26.64%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.33%
Sales Q2Q%-36.21%
Revenue Next Year-36.56%
Revenue Next 2Y-23.25%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-120.14%
EBIT growth 3Y-55.18%
EBIT growth 5Y-26.54%
EBIT Next Year-105.07%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-99.63%
FCF growth 3Y-34.4%
FCF growth 5Y-25.51%
OCF growth 1Y-96.19%
OCF growth 3Y-36.26%
OCF growth 5Y-21.91%

MEDIFAST INC / MED FAQ

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

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


What is the valuation status for MED stock?

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


What is the profitability of MED stock?

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


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for MED stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MEDIFAST INC (MED) is expected to decline by -146.27% in the next year.