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

TSX:MFI • CA5649051078

Current stock price

29.93 CAD
+0.31 (+1.05%)
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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.
  • MFI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In multiple years MFI reported negative net income over the last 5 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

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 15.29%, MFI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MFI has a better Return On Equity (41.00%) than 94.12% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of MFI (9.07%) is better than 82.35% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MFI is below the industry average of 7.32%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (9.07%) for MFI is above the 3 year average (4.00%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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.
  • MFI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • MFI has a better Operating Margin (7.88%) than 94.12% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MFI has grown nicely.
  • MFI has a Gross Margin (16.64%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • 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

  • MFI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for MFI has been increased compared to 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.
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 2.84. 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 (2.84) is better than 64.71% 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.
  • MFI has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.97) than 88.24% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.92 indicates that MFI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • MFI has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.92) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.92
Debt/FCF 3.97
Altman-Z 2.84
ROIC/WACC1.29
WACC7.03%
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.
  • MFI has a Current ratio of 1.29. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MFI outperforms 47.06% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.56 indicates that MFI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • MFI has a Quick ratio (0.56) which is in line with 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

  • MFI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 130.77%, which is quite impressive.
  • 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.
  • MFI shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.92%.
  • MFI shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.89% yearly.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, MFI will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.78% on average per year.
  • 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

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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 accelerating.
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

  • MFI is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.63.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MFI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.59% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.54. MFI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.14, the valuation of MFI can be described as rather expensive.
  • MFI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • MFI is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.68, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.63
Fwd PE 19.14
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 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 82.35% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MFI, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.02
EV/EBITDA 8
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)1.41
EPS Next 2Y0.66%
EPS Next 3Y6.78%

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5. MFI.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.76%, MFI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.03, 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 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.76%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of MFI grows each year by 17.43%, which is quite nice.
  • 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)17.43%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years29
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

  • MFI pays out 32.82% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of MFI is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP32.82%
EPS Next 2Y0.66%
EPS Next 3Y6.78%
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 (4/28/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

29.93

+0.31 (+1.05%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Industry Strength55.91
Industry Growth77.61
Earnings (Last)03-05
Earnings (Next)05-07
Inst Owners25.48%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners39.77%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.73B
Revenue(TTM)4.61B
Net Income(TTM)541.63M
Analysts80
Price Target36.47 (21.85%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.76%
Yearly Dividend1.43
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.43%
DP32.82%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years29
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.63%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.9%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.86%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.63
Fwd PE 19.14
P/S 0.81
P/FCF 12.02
P/OCF 8.56
P/B 2.82
P/tB 5.38
EV/EBITDA 8
EPS(TTM)1.8
EY6.01%
EPS(NY)1.56
Fwd EY5.23%
FCF(TTM)2.49
FCFY8.32%
OCF(TTM)3.49
OCFY11.68%
SpS36.96
BVpS10.6
TBVpS5.57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.41
Graham Number20.7206 (-30.77%)
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 2.84
F-Score8
WACC7.03%
ROIC/WACC1.29
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 16.63 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.82.


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%.