MEDIFAST INC (MED) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:MED • US58470H1014
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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.
1. MED Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- MED had negative earnings in the past year.
- In the past year MED had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years MED 4 years were profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years MED had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- MED has a Return On Assets of -7.53%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MED underperforms 70.27% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -9.39%, MED is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.65% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
- The Gross Margin of MED (71.33%) is better than 70.27% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MED has remained more or less at the same level.
- MED does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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
- Compared to 5 years ago, MED has less shares outstanding
- MED has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.39 indicates that MED is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- MED has a better Altman-Z score (4.39) 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.39 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.93%
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 86.49% 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 better Quick ratio (4.22) than 91.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.69 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.22 |
3. MED Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- MED shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -186.21%.
- 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 Y-14.27%
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
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. MED Valuation Analysis
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 89.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
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
5. MED Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MED has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.97%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.76, MED pays a better dividend. On top of this MED pays more dividend than 97.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, MED pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
5.3 Sustainability
- The earnings of MED are negative and hence is the payout ratio. MED will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
- The Dividend Rate of MED has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP-1.04%
EPS Next 2Y-26.21%
EPS Next 3YN/A
MED Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
10.21
-0.01 (-0.1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Earnings (Next)04-27 2026-04-27
Inst Owners74.16%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners3.18%
Ins Owner Change4.25%
Market Cap112.21M
Revenue(TTM)385.79M
Net Income(TTM)-18.67M
Analysts46.67
Price Target12.24 (19.88%)
Short Float %19.16%
Short Ratio7.67
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1423.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-24.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-22.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 89.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.35 | ||
| P/B | 0.56 | ||
| P/tB | 0.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)-1.75
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-2
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.11
FCFY1.11%
OCF(TTM)0.62
OCFY6.12%
SpS35.1
BVpS18.1
TBVpS18.1
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 4.39 |
F-Score4
WACC8.93%
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 Y-14.27%
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 decline by -14.27% 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%.