MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:MFI • CA5649051078

Current stock price

29.19 CAD
-0.61 (-2.05%)
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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.

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1. MFI.CA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year MFI was profitable.
  • In the past year MFI had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: MFI reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years MFI had a positive operating cash flow.
MFI.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMFI.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • MFI's Return On Assets of 15.29% is amongst the best of the industry. MFI outperforms 94.74% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 41.00%, MFI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.74% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MFI has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.07%) than 84.21% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MFI is below the industry average of 7.13%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (4.00%) for MFI is below the current ROIC(9.07%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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
MFI.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMFI.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 11.76%, MFI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 94.74% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MFI has grown nicely.
  • MFI has a Gross Margin of 16.64%. This is in the better half of the industry: MFI outperforms 63.16% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MFI has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector 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%
MFI.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMFI.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 -5 10 15

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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.
  • MFI has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, MFI has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MFI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
MFI.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingMFI.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
MFI.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMFI.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

  • MFI has an Altman-Z score of 2.82. 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's Altman-Z score of 2.82 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MFI outperforms 63.16% of its industry peers.
  • MFI has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.97. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as MFI would need 3.97 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • MFI has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.97) than 84.21% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.92 indicates that MFI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • MFI's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.92 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MFI outperforms 57.89% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.92
Debt/FCF 3.97
Altman-Z 2.82
ROIC/WACC1.31
WACC6.9%
MFI.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMFI.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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.
  • The Current ratio of MFI (1.29) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • MFI has a Quick Ratio of 1.29. This is a bad value and indicates that MFI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • MFI has a Quick ratio of 0.56. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MFI outperforms 47.37% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.29
Quick Ratio 0.56
MFI.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMFI.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. MFI.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 130.77% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.81% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • MFI shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.92%.
  • 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

  • MFI is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.38% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, MFI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.17% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-16.96%
EPS Next 2Y5.32%
EPS Next 3Y7.38%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.44%
Revenue Next 2Y7.51%
Revenue Next 3Y3.17%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
MFI.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMFI.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B 4B
MFI.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMFI.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. MFI.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.22, MFI is valued correctly.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MFI is valued a bit cheaper than 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MFI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • MFI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.53.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MFI is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.61. MFI is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.22
Fwd PE 19.53
MFI.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMFI.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • MFI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MFI is cheaper than 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MFI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.21% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.73
EV/EBITDA 7.91
MFI.CA Per share dataMFI.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The excellent profitability rating of MFI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.37
EPS Next 2Y5.32%
EPS Next 3Y7.38%

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5. MFI.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • MFI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.85%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.78, MFI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, MFI pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.85%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of MFI grows each year by 17.43%, which is quite nice.
  • 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 Years10
Div Non Decr Years28
MFI.CA Yearly Dividends per shareMFI.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 32.82% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MFI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • MFI's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP32.82%
EPS Next 2Y5.32%
EPS Next 3Y7.38%
MFI.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMFI.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M
MFI.CA Dividend Payout.MFI.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MFI.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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MFI.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC

TSX:MFI (3/30/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

29.19

-0.61 (-2.05%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)03-05
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners24.52%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners39.78%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.64B
Revenue(TTM)4.61B
Net Income(TTM)541.63M
Analysts78.33
Price Target36.47 (24.94%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.85%
Yearly Dividend1.43
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.43%
DP32.82%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-Date03-09
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)1.85%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.9%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.28%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.05%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.22
Fwd PE 19.53
P/S 0.79
P/FCF 11.73
P/OCF 8.36
P/B 2.75
P/tB 5.24
EV/EBITDA 7.91
EPS(TTM)1.8
EY6.17%
EPS(NY)1.49
Fwd EY5.12%
FCF(TTM)2.49
FCFY8.52%
OCF(TTM)3.49
OCFY11.97%
SpS36.95
BVpS10.6
TBVpS5.57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.37
Graham Number20.72
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.82
F-Score8
WACC6.9%
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-16.96%
EPS Next 2Y5.32%
EPS Next 3Y7.38%
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 Year9.44%
Revenue Next 2Y7.51%
Revenue Next 3Y3.17%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y39.58%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y8.68%
EBIT Next Year66.25%
EBIT Next 3Y24.74%
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 16.22 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.75.


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%.