MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:MFI - CA5649051078 - Common Stock
26.03 CAD
-0.57 (-2.14%)
Taking everything into account, MFI scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MFI was compared to 18 industry peers in the Food Products industry. MFI has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. 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
- MFI had positive earnings in the past year.
- MFI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In multiple years MFI reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years MFI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- MFI has a better Return On Assets (4.58%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
- MFI has a better Return On Equity (12.48%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.30%, MFI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.22% 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 88.89% 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 has a Operating Margin of 7.11%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MFI outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
- MFI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- MFI has a Gross Margin (16.57%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- 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
- 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.
- 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 2.41. 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 (2.41) is better than 61.11% 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.
- MFI has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.41. This is amongst the best in the industry. MFI outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
- MFI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.78. This is a neutral value indicating 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 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.41 |
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC6.78%
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 of 1.47. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MFI outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- The Quick ratio of MFI (1.04) is better than 72.22% 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.
- 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.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -3.17% on average over the next years.
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.
- 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
- MFI is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.99.
- MFI's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MFI is 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 (27.47), we can say MFI is valued slightly cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.49 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MFI.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MFI is valued a bit cheaper than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.26. MFI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.49 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MFI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MFI is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies listed 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 94.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.02 |
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.
- MFI's earnings are expected to grow with 36.56% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.4
PEG (5Y)5.03
EPS Next 2Y38.14%
EPS Next 3Y36.56%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.16%, MFI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- MFI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.86.
- MFI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.16% |
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 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 2Y38.14%
EPS Next 3Y36.56%
TSX:MFI (1/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
26.03
-0.57 (-2.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-05 2026-03-05/amc
Inst Owners24.84%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners39.82%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.25B
Revenue(TTM)4.83B
Net Income(TTM)203.93M
Analysts78.33
Price Target34.55 (32.73%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.16% |
Yearly Dividend0.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.82%
DP50.55%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-Date03-09 2026-03-09 (0.21)
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 | 13.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.49 | ||
| P/S | 0.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.75 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.81 | ||
| P/B | 1.99 | ||
| P/tB | 3.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.02 |
EPS(TTM)1.86
EY7.15%
EPS(NY)1.49
Fwd EY5.72%
FCF(TTM)2.98
FCFY11.43%
OCF(TTM)3.83
OCFY14.69%
SpS38.71
BVpS13.08
TBVpS7.38
PEG (NY)0.4
PEG (5Y)5.03
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 | 2.41 |
F-Score7
WACC6.78%
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 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 13.99 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.99.
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.