MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:MFI - CA5649051078 - Common Stock
25 CAD
+0.5 (+2.04%)
Taking everything into account, MFI scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MFI was compared to 16 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While MFI belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MFI has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. MFI also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make MFI a good candidate for dividend investing.
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.
MFI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
MFI has a Return On Assets of 4.58%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MFI outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
MFI's Return On Equity of 12.48% is amongst the best of the industry. MFI outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
MFI's Return On Invested Capital of 7.30% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MFI outperforms 68.75% 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
MFI has a Profit Margin of 4.22%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MFI outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
MFI's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.11%, MFI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MFI has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 16.57%, MFI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MFI has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MFI is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for MFI has been increased compared to 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.
2.2 Solvency
MFI has an Altman-Z score of 2.36. 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.
The Altman-Z score of MFI (2.36) is better than 68.75% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.41, MFI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.25% 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.
MFI's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.78 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MFI outperforms 56.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.36 |
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC6.78%
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.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.47, MFI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.04 indicates that MFI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of MFI (1.04) is better than 81.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MFI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 766.67%, 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 decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.37%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.43% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)766.67%
EPS 3Y-7.64%
EPS 5Y2.78%
EPS Q2Q%138.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.37%
Revenue growth 3Y2.68%
Revenue growth 5Y4.43%
Sales Q2Q%-19.81%
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.
MFI is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -3.17% yearly.
EPS Next Y111.5%
EPS Next 2Y45.17%
EPS Next 3Y39.22%
EPS Next 5Y30.01%
Revenue Next Year-7.22%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.47%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.91%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 32.05, which means the current valuation is very expensive for MFI.
MFI's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
MFI is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.21, the valuation of MFI can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MFI is valued a bit cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
MFI is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.21 |
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 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MFI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MFI is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.67 |
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 39.22% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)11.52
EPS Next 2Y45.17%
EPS Next 3Y39.22%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.18%, MFI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
The stock price of MFI dropped by -29.87% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.94, MFI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, MFI pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.18% |
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
50.55% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MFI. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of MFI is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP50.55%
EPS Next 2Y45.17%
EPS Next 3Y39.22%
TSX:MFI (11/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25
+0.5 (+2.04%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners24.04%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners39.79%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.11B
Revenue(TTM)4.83B
Net Income(TTM)203.93M
Analysts78.33
Price Target37.87 (51.48%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.18% |
Yearly Dividend0.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.82%
DP50.55%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)-14.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.35%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)-14.36%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.01%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.48%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.27%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.39%
PT rev (1m)-7.34%
PT rev (3m)7.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.97%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)-16.42%
EPS NY rev (3m)14.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-10.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-18.79%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-9.66%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-12.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.21 | ||
| P/S | 0.64 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.52 | ||
| P/B | 1.91 | ||
| P/tB | 3.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.67 |
EPS(TTM)0.78
EY3.12%
EPS(NY)1.64
Fwd EY6.58%
FCF(TTM)2.98
FCFY11.94%
OCF(TTM)3.84
OCFY15.34%
SpS38.81
BVpS13.11
TBVpS7.4
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)11.52
Graham Number15.17
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 | 2.36 |
F-Score7
WACC6.78%
ROIC/WACC1.08
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)766.67%
EPS 3Y-7.64%
EPS 5Y2.78%
EPS Q2Q%138.93%
EPS Next Y111.5%
EPS Next 2Y45.17%
EPS Next 3Y39.22%
EPS Next 5Y30.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.37%
Revenue growth 3Y2.68%
Revenue growth 5Y4.43%
Sales Q2Q%-19.81%
Revenue Next Year-7.22%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.47%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.91%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.17%
EBIT growth 1Y65.97%
EBIT growth 3Y12.19%
EBIT growth 5Y14.61%
EBIT Next Year145.78%
EBIT Next 3Y36.97%
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 of MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC?
MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) is expected to grow by 111.5% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for MFI stock?
The dividend rating of MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 50.55%.