MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:MFI - CA5649051078 - Common Stock
25.3 CAD
+0.09 (+0.36%)
Taking everything into account, MFI scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MFI was compared to 17 industry peers in the Food Products industry. MFI scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on MFI. MFI also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make MFI a good candidate for value and 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.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.58%, MFI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 12.48%, MFI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
MFI has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.30%. This is in the better half of the industry: MFI outperforms 70.59% 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 88.24% 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 7.11% is amongst the best of the industry. MFI outperforms 88.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MFI has grown nicely.
MFI has a Gross Margin (16.57%) which is in line with 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
MFI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some 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 2.37 indicates that MFI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
MFI's Altman-Z score of 2.37 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MFI outperforms 58.82% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MFI is 4.41, which is a neutral value as it means it would take MFI, 4.41 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MFI (4.41) is better than 82.35% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.78 indicates that MFI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.78, MFI is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.06% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.37 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC6.83%
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 (1.47) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.04 indicates that MFI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.04, MFI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
MFI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.78% yearly.
MFI shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.37%.
MFI shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.43% yearly.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, MFI will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 30.01% on average per year.
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
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.60, MFI is valued correctly.
76.47% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MFI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
MFI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.39, which indicates a correct valuation of MFI.
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 36.10. MFI is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MFI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.59% of the companies are valued more expensively.
88.24% 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 | 8.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.73 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as MFI's earnings are expected to grow with 39.22% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.12
PEG (5Y)4.89
EPS Next 2Y45.17%
EPS Next 3Y39.22%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MFI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.04%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
In the last 3 months the price of MFI has falen by -28.04%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.81, MFI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, MFI pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.04% |
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
50.55% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MFI. 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 2Y45.17%
EPS Next 3Y39.22%
TSX:MFI (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.3
+0.09 (+0.36%)
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 Cap3.16B
Revenue(TTM)4.83B
Net Income(TTM)203.93M
Analysts78.33
Price Target34.68 (37.08%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.04% |
Yearly Dividend0.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.82%
DP50.55%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-Date
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)-15.15%
PT rev (3m)-12.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-27.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-41.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)-16.42%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-6.5%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-23.89%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-9.66%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-12.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.39 | ||
| P/S | 0.65 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.61 | ||
| P/B | 1.93 | ||
| P/tB | 3.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.73 |
EPS(TTM)1.86
EY7.35%
EPS(NY)1.64
Fwd EY6.5%
FCF(TTM)2.98
FCFY11.76%
OCF(TTM)3.83
OCFY15.12%
SpS38.71
BVpS13.08
TBVpS7.38
PEG (NY)0.12
PEG (5Y)4.89
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 | 2.37 |
F-Score7
WACC6.83%
ROIC/WACC1.07
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 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%7.63%
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 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 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%.