MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

TSX:MFI • CA5649051078

27.94 CAD
+0.03 (+0.11%)
Last: Feb 18, 2026, 07:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

Overall MFI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated MFI against 18 industry peers in the Food Products industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of MFI get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. MFI is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! MFI also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make MFI suitable for value and dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
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 0 200M -200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • MFI has a Return On Assets of 4.58%. This is in the better half of the industry: MFI outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • MFI has a Return On Equity of 12.48%. This is in the better half of the industry: MFI outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of MFI (7.30%) is better than 72.22% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector 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
MFI.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMFI.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 -10 -15

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of MFI (4.22%) is better than 88.89% 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 88.89% 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 16.57%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MFI outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
  • MFI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
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 0 5 -5 10 15

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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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for MFI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • MFI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
MFI.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingMFI.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.44 indicates that MFI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 2.44, MFI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.41, MFI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.78 indicates that 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 50.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.78
Debt/FCF 4.41
Altman-Z 2.44
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC6.96%
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 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.47, MFI is doing worse than 61.11% 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 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.47
Quick Ratio 1.04
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 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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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.
  • 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.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -0.37% in the past 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

  • 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 Y25.17%
EPS Next 2Y37.73%
EPS Next 3Y36.33%
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.
  • 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.
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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.02, which indicates a correct valuation of MFI.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MFI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MFI is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.27, MFI is valued a bit cheaper.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.88, MFI is valued on the expensive side.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as MFI.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.16. MFI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.02
Fwd PE 18.88
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MFI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.22% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • 94.44% 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 9.37
EV/EBITDA 8.28
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

  • 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 36.33% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.6
PEG (5Y)5.4
EPS Next 2Y37.73%
EPS Next 3Y36.33%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.04%, MFI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.76, 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 1.84.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.04%

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 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
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

  • 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 2Y37.73%
EPS Next 3Y36.33%
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 0 200M -200M
MFI.CA Dividend Payout.MFI.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MFI.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC

TSX:MFI (2/18/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

27.94

+0.03 (+0.11%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)11-05
Earnings (Next)03-05
Inst Owners24.84%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners39.82%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.48B
Revenue(TTM)4.83B
Net Income(TTM)203.93M
Analysts78.33
Price Target34.68 (24.12%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.04%
Yearly Dividend0.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.82%
DP50.55%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-Date03-09
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)-8.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-10.34%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-35%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-40.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.5%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-13.49%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.02
Fwd PE 18.88
P/S 0.72
P/FCF 9.37
P/OCF 7.29
P/B 2.13
P/tB 3.78
EV/EBITDA 8.28
EPS(TTM)1.86
EY6.66%
EPS(NY)1.48
Fwd EY5.3%
FCF(TTM)2.98
FCFY10.68%
OCF(TTM)3.83
OCFY13.72%
SpS38.8
BVpS13.11
TBVpS7.4
PEG (NY)0.6
PEG (5Y)5.4
Graham Number23.42
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.44
F-Score7
WACC6.96%
ROIC/WACC1.05
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 Y25.17%
EPS Next 2Y37.73%
EPS Next 3Y36.33%
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 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 6 / 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 15.02 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.13.


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 25.17% in the next year.