MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:MFI - CA5649051078 - Common Stock
26.05 CAD
+0.02 (+0.08%)
MFI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 19 industry peers in the Food Products industry. MFI has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on MFI. MFI also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes MFI very considerable for value and dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- MFI had positive earnings in the past year.
- MFI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: MFI reported negative net income in multiple years.
- In the past 5 years MFI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- MFI has a better Return On Assets (4.58%) than 73.68% of its industry peers.
- MFI's Return On Equity of 12.48% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MFI outperforms 78.95% of its industry peers.
- MFI's Return On Invested Capital of 7.30% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MFI outperforms 73.68% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.58% | ||
| ROE | 12.48% | ||
| ROIC | 7.3% |
ROA(3y)-2.52%
ROA(5y)-0.46%
ROE(3y)-6.91%
ROE(5y)-1.96%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of MFI (4.22%) is better than 89.47% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MFI has remained more or less at the same level.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 7.11%, MFI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.47% 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 16.57%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MFI outperforms 52.63% of its industry peers.
- MFI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.11% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.22% | ||
| GM | 16.57% |
OM growth 3Y9.26%
OM growth 5Y9.75%
PM growth 3Y-4.62%
PM growth 5Y0.84%
GM growth 3Y-0.2%
GM growth 5Y-0.48%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MFI is still creating some value.
- MFI has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for MFI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for MFI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.39 indicates that MFI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- MFI has a better Altman-Z score (2.39) than 63.16% of its industry peers.
- MFI has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.41. This is a neutral value as MFI would need 4.41 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.41, MFI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- MFI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.78. This is a neutral value indicating MFI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.78, MFI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.63% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.39 |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC6.91%
2.3 Liquidity
- MFI has a Current Ratio of 1.47. This is a normal value and indicates that MFI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- MFI has a Current ratio of 1.47. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MFI outperforms 42.11% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.04 indicates that MFI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- MFI has a Quick ratio of 1.04. This is in the better half of the industry: MFI outperforms 68.42% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 287.50% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.78% on average over the past years.
- MFI shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.37%.
- Measured over the past years, MFI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.43% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)287.5%
EPS 3Y-7.64%
EPS 5Y2.78%
EPS Q2Q%172.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.37%
Revenue growth 3Y2.68%
Revenue growth 5Y4.43%
Sales Q2Q%7.63%
3.2 Future
- MFI is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 30.01% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -3.17% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y34.67%
EPS Next 2Y38.14%
EPS Next 3Y36.56%
EPS Next 5Y30.01%
Revenue Next Year-19.73%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.42%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.58%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.17%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.01 indicates a correct valuation of MFI.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MFI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- MFI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.38, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.50, the valuation of MFI can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MFI is valued a bit cheaper than 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- MFI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MFI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MFI is cheaper than 78.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 94.74% 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 | 8.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- MFI's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- MFI has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- MFI's earnings are expected to grow with 36.56% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.4
PEG (5Y)5.03
EPS Next 2Y38.14%
EPS Next 3Y36.56%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.16%, MFI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.74, MFI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- MFI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.84.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.16% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MFI has a limited annual growth rate of 3.82%.
- MFI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- MFI has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.82%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years28
5.3 Sustainability
- MFI pays out 50.55% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- MFI's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP50.55%
EPS Next 2Y38.14%
EPS Next 3Y36.56%
TSX:MFI (1/19/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
26.05
+0.02 (+0.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-05 2026-03-05/amc
Inst Owners24.84%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners39.82%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.25B
Revenue(TTM)4.83B
Net Income(TTM)203.93M
Analysts78.33
Price Target34.55 (32.63%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.16% |
Yearly Dividend0.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.82%
DP50.55%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-Date03-09 2026-03-09 (0.21)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)32.27%
Min EPS beat(2)26.49%
Max EPS beat(2)38.05%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)44.34%
Min EPS beat(4)26.49%
Max EPS beat(4)57.68%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)3.17%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-35.18%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-48.88%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)8.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)14.94%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.74%
Max Revenue beat(4)14.94%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.18%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.18%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.56%
PT rev (1m)-0.37%
PT rev (3m)-15.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-34.73%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.73%
EPS NY rev (3m)-46.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-16.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-21.85%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.5 | ||
| P/S | 0.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.75 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.81 | ||
| P/B | 1.99 | ||
| P/tB | 3.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.9 |
EPS(TTM)1.86
EY7.14%
EPS(NY)1.49
Fwd EY5.71%
FCF(TTM)2.98
FCFY11.42%
OCF(TTM)3.83
OCFY14.68%
SpS38.71
BVpS13.08
TBVpS7.38
PEG (NY)0.4
PEG (5Y)5.03
Graham Number23.4
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.58% | ||
| ROE | 12.48% | ||
| ROCE | 10.65% | ||
| ROIC | 7.3% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.75% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.12% | ||
| OM | 7.11% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.22% | ||
| GM | 16.57% | ||
| FCFM | 7.69% |
ROA(3y)-2.52%
ROA(5y)-0.46%
ROE(3y)-6.91%
ROE(5y)-1.96%
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 3Y12.95%
ROICexgc growth 5Y8.33%
ROICexc growth 3Y15.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y11.56%
OM growth 3Y9.26%
OM growth 5Y9.75%
PM growth 3Y-4.62%
PM growth 5Y0.84%
GM growth 3Y-0.2%
GM growth 5Y-0.48%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.09
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.41 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.13 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 42.15% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.19% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.01 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.25% | ||
| Profit Quality | 182.27% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.39 |
F-Score7
WACC6.91%
ROIC/WACC1.06
Cap/Depr(3y)87.03%
Cap/Depr(5y)154.07%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.52%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.29%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)287.5%
EPS 3Y-7.64%
EPS 5Y2.78%
EPS Q2Q%172.22%
EPS Next Y34.67%
EPS Next 2Y38.14%
EPS Next 3Y36.56%
EPS Next 5Y30.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.37%
Revenue growth 3Y2.68%
Revenue growth 5Y4.43%
Sales Q2Q%7.63%
Revenue Next Year-19.73%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.42%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.58%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.17%
EBIT growth 1Y65.97%
EBIT growth 3Y12.19%
EBIT growth 5Y14.61%
EBIT Next Year68.95%
EBIT Next 3Y29.57%
EBIT Next 5Y21.67%
FCF growth 1Y414.59%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y250.8%
OCF growth 3Y15.11%
OCF growth 5Y11.47%
MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC / MFI.CA 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.
What is the valuation status for MFI stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC?
MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for MFI stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) is 14.01 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.99.
What is the earnings growth outlook for MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) is expected to grow by 34.67% in the next year.