MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:MFI - CA5649051078 - Common Stock
24.87 CAD
-0.06 (-0.24%)
Overall MFI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated MFI against 18 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While MFI has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MFI may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth Finally MFI also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, MFI could be worth investigating further 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.
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 better Return On Assets (4.58%) than 81.25% of its industry peers.
MFI has a Return On Equity of 12.48%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MFI outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.30%, MFI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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 better Profit Margin (4.22%) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
MFI's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 7.11%, MFI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
MFI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MFI has a Gross Margin (16.57%) 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 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MFI is still 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 2.36 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 (2.36) than 62.50% 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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.41, MFI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.75% 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 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.78. This is comparable 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
WACC6.75%
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.
The Current ratio of MFI (1.47) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MFI has a Quick Ratio of 1.04. 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 better Quick ratio (1.04) than 75.00% 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 287.50%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.78% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, MFI shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.37% in the last year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 30.01% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, MFI will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -3.17% on average per year.
EPS Next Y34.67%
EPS Next 2Y38.14%
EPS Next 3Y36.56%
EPS Next 5Y30.01%
Revenue Next Year-19.73%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.42%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.58%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.37, MFI is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MFI is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.60, MFI is valued a bit cheaper.
MFI is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.71.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as MFI.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MFI to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.23), we can say MFI is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.71 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MFI is valued cheaper than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MFI is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.66 |
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.
The decent profitability rating of MFI may justify a higher PE ratio.
MFI's earnings are expected to grow with 36.56% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.39
PEG (5Y)4.81
EPS Next 2Y38.14%
EPS Next 3Y36.56%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MFI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.05%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
In the last 3 months the price of MFI has falen by -20.36%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
MFI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.58.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, MFI pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.05% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.82%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years28
5.3 Sustainability
MFI pays out 50.55% of its income as dividend. 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 2Y38.14%
EPS Next 3Y36.56%
TSX:MFI (1/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
24.87
-0.06 (-0.24%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners24.84%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners39.82%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.11B
Revenue(TTM)4.83B
Net Income(TTM)203.93M
Analysts78.33
Price Target34.55 (38.92%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.05% |
Yearly Dividend0.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.82%
DP50.55%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-DateN/A
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)-0.37%
PT rev (3m)-15.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-42.23%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.73%
EPS NY rev (3m)-46.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-24.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-21.85%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.71 | ||
| P/S | 0.64 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.5 | ||
| P/B | 1.9 | ||
| P/tB | 3.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.66 |
EPS(TTM)1.86
EY7.48%
EPS(NY)1.49
Fwd EY5.99%
FCF(TTM)2.98
FCFY11.97%
OCF(TTM)3.83
OCFY15.38%
SpS38.71
BVpS13.08
TBVpS7.38
PEG (NY)0.39
PEG (5Y)4.81
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 | 2.36 |
F-Score7
WACC6.75%
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)287.5%
EPS 3Y-7.64%
EPS 5Y2.78%
EPS Q2Q%172.22%
EPS Next Y34.67%
EPS Next 2Y38.14%
EPS Next 3Y36.56%
EPS Next 5Y30.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.37%
Revenue growth 3Y2.68%
Revenue growth 5Y4.43%
Sales Q2Q%7.63%
Revenue Next Year-19.73%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.42%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.58%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.17%
EBIT growth 1Y65.97%
EBIT growth 3Y12.19%
EBIT growth 5Y14.61%
EBIT Next Year68.95%
EBIT Next 3Y29.57%
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 for MFI stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 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.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for MFI stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) is 13.37 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.9.
What is the earnings growth outlook for MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) is expected to grow by 34.67% in the next year.