MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:MFI • CA5649051078
Current stock price
29.68 CAD
+0.17 (+0.58%)
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This MFI.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MFI.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- MFI had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year MFI had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In multiple years MFI reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- MFI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- MFI has a Return On Assets of 15.29%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MFI outperforms 94.44% of its industry peers.
- MFI has a Return On Equity of 41.00%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MFI outperforms 94.44% of its industry peers.
- MFI has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.07%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MFI is below the industry average of 7.82%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (4.00%) for MFI is below the current ROIC(9.07%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 15.29% | ||
| ROE | 41% | ||
| ROIC | 9.07% |
ROA(3y)4.92%
ROA(5y)2.02%
ROE(3y)13.01%
ROE(5y)5.07%
ROIC(3y)4%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of MFI (11.76%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MFI has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.88%, MFI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
- MFI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- MFI has a Gross Margin of 16.64%. This is in the better half of the industry: MFI outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
- MFI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.76% | ||
| GM | 16.64% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y10.77%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y39.37%
GM growth 3Y22.26%
GM growth 5Y0.75%
2. MFI.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MFI is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MFI has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, MFI has more shares outstanding
- MFI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- MFI has an Altman-Z score of 2.83. This is not the best score and indicates that MFI is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- MFI has a better Altman-Z score (2.83) than 61.11% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of MFI is 3.97, which is a good value as it means it would take MFI, 3.97 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of MFI (3.97) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
- MFI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.92. This is a neutral value indicating MFI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- MFI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.92. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MFI outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.92 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.83 |
ROIC/WACC1.31
WACC6.92%
2.3 Liquidity
- MFI has a Current Ratio of 1.29. This is a normal value and indicates that MFI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- MFI's Current ratio of 1.29 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MFI outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.56 indicates that MFI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.56, MFI is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.56 |
3. MFI.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 130.77% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, MFI shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 11.81% on average per year.
- The Revenue has decreased by -5.92% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.89% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)130.77%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y11.81%
EPS Q2Q%-15.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.92%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.19%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.89%
Sales Q2Q%-19.87%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.78% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.04% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-13.11%
EPS Next 2Y0.66%
EPS Next 3Y6.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.34%
Revenue Next 2Y5.02%
Revenue Next 3Y5.04%
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 accelerating.
4. MFI.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.49 indicates a correct valuation of MFI.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MFI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- MFI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.53, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.98, the valuation of MFI can be described as rather expensive.
- MFI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- MFI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 37.95.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 72.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MFI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 88.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MFI, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.98 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of MFI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.4
EPS Next 2Y0.66%
EPS Next 3Y6.78%
5. MFI.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MFI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.73%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- MFI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.86.
- MFI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.73% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MFI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 17.43%!
- MFI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- MFI has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.43%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years29
5.3 Sustainability
- MFI pays out 32.82% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- MFI's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP32.82%
EPS Next 2Y0.66%
EPS Next 3Y6.78%
MFI.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:MFI (4/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
29.68
+0.17 (+0.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)03-05 2026-03-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-07 2026-05-07
Inst Owners25.48%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners39.77%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.70B
Revenue(TTM)4.61B
Net Income(TTM)541.63M
Analysts80
Price Target36.47 (22.88%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.73% |
Yearly Dividend1.43
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.43%
DP32.82%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years29
Ex-Date03-09 2026-03-09 (0.21)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)29.95%
Min EPS beat(2)21.86%
Max EPS beat(2)38.05%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)36.02%
Min EPS beat(4)21.86%
Max EPS beat(4)57.68%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)12.84%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-8.81%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-42.95%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)7.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.71%
Max Revenue beat(2)14.94%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.65%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.71%
Max Revenue beat(4)14.94%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.47%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.34%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.4%
PT rev (1m)5.15%
PT rev (3m)5.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.9%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.9%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.63%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.69%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.9%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.86%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.98 | ||
| P/S | 0.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.93 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.5 | ||
| P/B | 2.8 | ||
| P/tB | 5.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.98 |
EPS(TTM)1.8
EY6.06%
EPS(NY)1.56
Fwd EY5.27%
FCF(TTM)2.49
FCFY8.38%
OCF(TTM)3.49
OCFY11.77%
SpS36.95
BVpS10.6
TBVpS5.57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.4
Graham Number20.7181 (-30.2%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 15.29% | ||
| ROE | 41% | ||
| ROCE | 12.59% | ||
| ROIC | 9.07% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.54% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.38% | ||
| OM | 7.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.76% | ||
| GM | 16.64% | ||
| FCFM | 6.73% |
ROA(3y)4.92%
ROA(5y)2.02%
ROE(3y)13.01%
ROE(5y)5.07%
ROIC(3y)4%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)4.21%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)5.51%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)5.55%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y8.56%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y11.36%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y10.77%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y39.37%
GM growth 3Y22.26%
GM growth 5Y0.75%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.3
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.92 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.97 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.03 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 53.33% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.72% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.73 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.86% | ||
| Profit Quality | 57.26% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.83 |
F-Score8
WACC6.92%
ROIC/WACC1.31
Cap/Depr(3y)54.12%
Cap/Depr(5y)120.67%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.31%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.05%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)130.77%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y11.81%
EPS Q2Q%-15.79%
EPS Next Y-13.11%
EPS Next 2Y0.66%
EPS Next 3Y6.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.92%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.19%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.89%
Sales Q2Q%-19.87%
Revenue Next Year5.34%
Revenue Next 2Y5.02%
Revenue Next 3Y5.04%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y39.58%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y8.68%
EBIT Next Year66.16%
EBIT Next 3Y24.45%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-16.04%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-6.34%
OCF growth 3Y106.69%
OCF growth 5Y6.26%
MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC / MFI.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to MFI.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of MFI stock?
MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) is 16.49 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.8.
Is the dividend of MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 32.82%.