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

TSX:MFI • CA5649051078

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31.18 CAD
+0.42 (+1.37%)
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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

  • MFI had positive earnings in the past year.
  • MFI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: MFI reported negative net income in multiple 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

  • MFI has a Return On Assets of 15.29%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MFI outperforms 94.44% of its industry peers.
  • MFI's Return On Equity of 41.00% is amongst the best of the industry. MFI outperforms 94.44% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of MFI (9.07%) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MFI is below the industry average of 7.13%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (4.00%) for MFI is below the current ROIC(9.07%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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

  • MFI has a Profit Margin of 11.76%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MFI outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MFI has grown nicely.
  • MFI's Operating Margin of 7.88% is amongst the best of the industry. MFI outperforms 94.44% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MFI has grown nicely.
  • MFI has a Gross Margin of 16.64%. This is in the better half of the industry: MFI outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
  • 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

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MFI is creating some value.
  • MFI has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, MFI has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MFI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.88 indicates that MFI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of MFI (2.88) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • MFI has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.97. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as MFI would need 3.97 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • MFI's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.97 is amongst the best of the industry. MFI outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.92 indicates that MFI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.92, MFI is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.92
Debt/FCF 3.97
Altman-Z 2.88
ROIC/WACC1.3
WACC6.95%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 1.29 indicates that MFI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • MFI has a Current ratio (1.29) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
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.
  • MFI shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.81% yearly.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -5.92% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, MFI shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.89% on average per year.
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 7.38% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, MFI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.04% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-16.96%
EPS Next 2Y5.32%
EPS Next 3Y7.38%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.34%
Revenue Next 2Y5.02%
Revenue Next 3Y5.04%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 decreasing.
  • 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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.32, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MFI.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MFI is valued a bit cheaper than 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MFI to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.78), we can say MFI is valued slightly cheaper.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.86 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MFI.
  • MFI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MFI to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.54), we can say MFI is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.32
Fwd PE 20.86
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 66.67% 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 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.53
EV/EBITDA 8.24
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 has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.47
EPS Next 2Y5.32%
EPS Next 3Y7.38%

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5. MFI.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • MFI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.82%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.88, MFI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, MFI pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.82%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of MFI grows each year by 17.43%, which is quite nice.
  • MFI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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

  • 32.82% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MFI. This is a low number and 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 2Y5.32%
EPS Next 3Y7.38%
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 (4/10/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

31.18

+0.42 (+1.37%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)03-05
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners24.52%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners39.78%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.89B
Revenue(TTM)4.61B
Net Income(TTM)541.63M
Analysts80
Price Target36.47 (16.97%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.82%
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)1.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.9%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.28%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.9%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.86%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.32
Fwd PE 20.86
P/S 0.84
P/FCF 12.53
P/OCF 8.92
P/B 2.94
P/tB 5.6
EV/EBITDA 8.24
EPS(TTM)1.8
EY5.77%
EPS(NY)1.49
Fwd EY4.79%
FCF(TTM)2.49
FCFY7.98%
OCF(TTM)3.49
OCFY11.2%
SpS36.95
BVpS10.6
TBVpS5.57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.47
Graham Number20.72
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 2.88
F-Score8
WACC6.95%
ROIC/WACC1.3
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-16.96%
EPS Next 2Y5.32%
EPS Next 3Y7.38%
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 Year66.25%
EBIT Next 3Y24.74%
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 17.32 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.94.


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%.