MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:MFI - CA5649051078 - Common Stock
29 CAD
+0.64 (+2.26%)
MFI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 16 industry peers in the Food Products industry. MFI has an average financial health and profitability rating. MFI may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth Finally 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
In the past year MFI was profitable.
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.
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 4.02%, MFI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
MFI has a better Return On Equity (11.24%) than 81.25% of its industry peers.
MFI has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.12%) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.02% | ||
| ROE | 11.24% | ||
| ROIC | 7.12% |
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's Profit Margin of 3.51% is amongst the best of the industry. MFI outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MFI has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.82%, MFI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
MFI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 16.14%, MFI is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
MFI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.51% | ||
| GM | 16.14% |
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, MFI has more shares outstanding
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 2.40. 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 (2.40) is better than 68.75% of its industry peers.
MFI has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.68. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as MFI would need 3.68 years to pay back of all of its debts.
MFI's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.68 is amongst the best of the industry. MFI outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.86 indicates that MFI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of MFI (0.86) is better than 68.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.86 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.4 |
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC6.88%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.15 indicates that MFI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MFI's Current ratio of 1.15 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MFI outperforms 43.75% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.45 indicates that MFI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MFI has a Quick ratio of 0.45. This is in the lower half of the industry: MFI underperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.45 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 260.47% over the past year.
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.
Looking at the last year, MFI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.10% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, MFI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.43% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)260.47%
EPS 3Y-7.64%
EPS 5Y2.78%
EPS Q2Q%211.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.1%
Revenue growth 3Y2.68%
Revenue growth 5Y4.43%
Sales Q2Q%8.03%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 29.78% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
MFI is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -3.36% yearly.
EPS Next Y153.06%
EPS Next 2Y69%
EPS Next 3Y51.27%
EPS Next 5Y29.78%
Revenue Next Year2.71%
Revenue Next 2Y1.76%
Revenue Next 3Y0.06%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.36%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.71 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MFI.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MFI is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
MFI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.69, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.02, which indicates a correct valuation of MFI.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MFI is valued cheaper than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
MFI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.18.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
MFI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MFI is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MFI indicates a rather cheap valuation: MFI is cheaper than 93.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.45 |
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 51.27% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.12
PEG (5Y)6.73
EPS Next 2Y69%
EPS Next 3Y51.27%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.42%, MFI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
MFI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.55.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, MFI pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.42% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
54.49% 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.
DP54.49%
EPS Next 2Y69%
EPS Next 3Y51.27%
TSX:MFI (10/20/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
29
+0.64 (+2.26%)
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 Cap3.61B
Analysts78.18
Price Target40.87 (40.93%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.42% |
Yearly Dividend0.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.82%
DP54.49%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)42.09%
Min EPS beat(2)26.49%
Max EPS beat(2)57.68%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)29.63%
Min EPS beat(4)-20.79%
Max EPS beat(4)57.68%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-6.43%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-47.93%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-49.78%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.18%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.01%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.01%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.34%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.22%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.31%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)15.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-15.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.74%
EPS NY rev (3m)36.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-8.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.94%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.57%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.71%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.02 | ||
| P/S | 0.71 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.21 | ||
| P/B | 2.27 | ||
| P/tB | 4.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.45 |
EPS(TTM)1.55
EY5.34%
EPS(NY)2.23
Fwd EY7.68%
FCF(TTM)3.83
FCFY13.2%
OCF(TTM)4.67
OCFY16.1%
SpS40.82
BVpS12.75
TBVpS6.31
PEG (NY)0.12
PEG (5Y)6.73
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.02% | ||
| ROE | 11.24% | ||
| ROCE | 10.39% | ||
| ROIC | 7.12% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.67% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.34% | ||
| OM | 6.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.51% | ||
| GM | 16.14% | ||
| FCFM | 9.38% |
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
ROICexcg growth 3Y12.95%
ROICexcg 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-Score8
Asset Turnover1.14
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.86 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.68 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.25 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 40.15% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.06% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.65 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 95.75% | ||
| Profit Quality | 267.09% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.4 |
F-Score8
WACC6.88%
ROIC/WACC1.04
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)260.47%
EPS 3Y-7.64%
EPS 5Y2.78%
EPS Q2Q%211.11%
EPS Next Y153.06%
EPS Next 2Y69%
EPS Next 3Y51.27%
EPS Next 5Y29.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.1%
Revenue growth 3Y2.68%
Revenue growth 5Y4.43%
Sales Q2Q%8.03%
Revenue Next Year2.71%
Revenue Next 2Y1.76%
Revenue Next 3Y0.06%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.36%
EBIT growth 1Y85.29%
EBIT growth 3Y12.19%
EBIT growth 5Y14.61%
EBIT Next Year145.78%
EBIT Next 3Y36.97%
EBIT Next 5Y21.46%
FCF growth 1Y357.68%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y502.48%
OCF growth 3Y15.11%
OCF growth 5Y11.47%