MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:MFI - CA5649051078 - Common Stock
35.43 CAD
-0.12 (-0.34%)
Taking everything into account, MFI scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MFI was compared to 13 industry peers in the Food Products industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of MFI get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. MFI is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
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.
In the past 5 years MFI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
MFI has a Return On Assets of 4.02%. This is in the better half of the industry: MFI outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
MFI's Return On Equity of 11.24% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MFI outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
MFI's Return On Invested Capital of 7.12% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MFI outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.02% | ||
| ROE | 11.24% | ||
| ROIC | 7.12% |
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
MFI has a Profit Margin of 3.51%. This is in the better half of the industry: MFI outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MFI has remained more or less at the same level.
MFI's Operating Margin of 6.82% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MFI outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MFI has grown nicely.
MFI's Gross Margin of 16.14% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MFI is outperformed by 61.54% of its industry peers.
MFI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.51% | ||
| GM | 16.14% |
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
MFI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
MFI has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
MFI has more shares outstanding than it did 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 2.57 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 (2.57) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MFI is 3.68, which is a good value as it means it would take MFI, 3.68 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.68, MFI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.86 indicates that MFI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of MFI (0.86) is better than 61.54% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.86 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.57 |
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC7.17%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.15 indicates that MFI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MFI has a worse Current ratio (1.15) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.45 indicates that MFI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MFI's Quick ratio of 0.45 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MFI is outperformed by 69.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.45 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MFI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 260.47%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past 5 years, MFI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 2.78% on average per year.
MFI shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.10%.
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)260.47%
EPS 3Y-7.64%
EPS 5Y2.78%
EPS Q2Q%211.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.1%
Revenue growth 3Y2.68%
Revenue growth 5Y4.43%
Sales Q2Q%8.03%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 46.13% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.49% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y151.21%
EPS Next 2Y67.05%
EPS Next 3Y46.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.51%
Revenue Next 2Y5.05%
Revenue Next 3Y4.49%
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 accelerating.
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 22.86, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MFI.
MFI's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.20, MFI is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.28, which indicates a correct valuation of MFI.
MFI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.71, MFI is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.28 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as MFI.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MFI indicates a rather cheap valuation: MFI is cheaper than 84.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.74 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as MFI's earnings are expected to grow with 46.13% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.15
PEG (5Y)8.22
EPS Next 2Y67.05%
EPS Next 3Y46.13%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MFI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.67%.
MFI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.47.
MFI's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.67% |
5.2 History
The dividend of MFI has a limited annual growth rate of 3.82%.
MFI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 54.49% 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.
DP54.49%
EPS Next 2Y67.05%
EPS Next 3Y46.13%
TSX:MFI (9/16/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
35.43
-0.12 (-0.34%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners25.07%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners39.98%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.40B
Analysts78.18
Price Target40.87 (15.35%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.67% |
Yearly Dividend0.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.82%
DP54.49%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)42.09%
Min EPS beat(2)26.49%
Max EPS beat(2)57.68%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)29.63%
Min EPS beat(4)-20.79%
Max EPS beat(4)57.68%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-6.43%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-47.93%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-49.78%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.18%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.01%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.01%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.34%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.22%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.31%
PT rev (1m)16.05%
PT rev (3m)22.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)30.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)35.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)35.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.67%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.8%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.18%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.28 | ||
| P/S | 0.86 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.22 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.56 | ||
| P/B | 2.77 | ||
| P/tB | 5.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.74 |
EPS(TTM)1.55
EY4.37%
EPS(NY)2.18
Fwd EY6.14%
FCF(TTM)3.84
FCFY10.85%
OCF(TTM)4.69
OCFY13.23%
SpS40.98
BVpS12.8
TBVpS6.33
PEG (NY)0.15
PEG (5Y)8.22
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.02% | ||
| ROE | 11.24% | ||
| ROCE | 10.39% | ||
| ROIC | 7.12% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.67% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.34% | ||
| OM | 6.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.51% | ||
| GM | 16.14% | ||
| FCFM | 9.38% |
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
ROICexcg growth 3Y12.95%
ROICexcg 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-Score8
Asset Turnover1.14
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.86 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.68 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.25 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 40.15% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.06% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.65 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 95.75% | ||
| Profit Quality | 267.09% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.57 |
F-Score8
WACC7.17%
ROIC/WACC0.99
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)260.47%
EPS 3Y-7.64%
EPS 5Y2.78%
EPS Q2Q%211.11%
EPS Next Y151.21%
EPS Next 2Y67.05%
EPS Next 3Y46.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.1%
Revenue growth 3Y2.68%
Revenue growth 5Y4.43%
Sales Q2Q%8.03%
Revenue Next Year6.51%
Revenue Next 2Y5.05%
Revenue Next 3Y4.49%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y85.29%
EBIT growth 3Y12.19%
EBIT growth 5Y14.61%
EBIT Next Year133.12%
EBIT Next 3Y37.37%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y357.68%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y502.48%
OCF growth 3Y15.11%
OCF growth 5Y11.47%