MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:MFI - CA5649051078 - Common Stock
25.68 CAD
+0.18 (+0.71%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to MFI. MFI was compared to 17 industry peers in the Food Products industry. MFI has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MFI is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! Finally MFI also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes MFI very considerable 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.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: MFI reported negative net income in multiple years.
MFI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
MFI has a Return On Assets of 4.58%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MFI outperforms 82.35% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 12.48%, MFI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
MFI has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.30%) than 70.59% of its industry peers.
| 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 88.24% 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 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MFI has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of MFI (16.57%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MFI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, MFI has more shares outstanding
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
MFI has an Altman-Z score of 2.38. 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.
MFI has a Altman-Z score (2.38) which is in line with 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.41, MFI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.78 indicates that 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 58.82% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.38 |
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC6.75%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.47 indicates that MFI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.47, MFI is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.06% of the companies in the same 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.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.04, MFI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 287.50% 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.
MFI shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.37%.
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)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 Y33.7%
EPS Next 2Y38.14%
EPS Next 3Y36.56%
EPS Next 5Y30.01%
Revenue Next Year-19.73%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.41%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.64%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.17%
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.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.81, which indicates a correct valuation of MFI.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MFI is valued a bit cheaper than 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
MFI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.25, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MFI.
MFI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
MFI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.78, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
MFI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MFI is cheaper than 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
MFI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MFI is cheaper than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.8 |
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.
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 36.56% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.41
PEG (5Y)4.96
EPS Next 2Y38.14%
EPS Next 3Y36.56%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MFI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.01%.
In the last 3 months the price of MFI has falen by -27.78%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.83, MFI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
MFI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.27.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.01% |
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
50.55% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MFI. 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 (12/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.68
+0.18 (+0.71%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners25.5%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners39.69%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.21B
Revenue(TTM)4.83B
Net Income(TTM)203.93M
Analysts78.33
Price Target34.68 (35.05%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.01% |
Yearly Dividend0.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.82%
DP50.55%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-Date
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)-8.43%
PT rev (3m)-12.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-27.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-41.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)-36.79%
EPS NY rev (3m)-46.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-6.5%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-23.89%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-13.49%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-24.56%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.25 | ||
| P/S | 0.66 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.71 | ||
| P/B | 1.96 | ||
| P/tB | 3.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.8 |
EPS(TTM)1.86
EY7.24%
EPS(NY)1.49
Fwd EY5.8%
FCF(TTM)2.98
FCFY11.59%
OCF(TTM)3.83
OCFY14.9%
SpS38.71
BVpS13.08
TBVpS7.38
PEG (NY)0.41
PEG (5Y)4.96
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 | 2.38 |
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 Y33.7%
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-6.41%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.64%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.17%
EBIT growth 1Y65.97%
EBIT growth 3Y12.19%
EBIT growth 5Y14.61%
EBIT Next Year68.59%
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 of MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) 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 7 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) is expected to grow by 33.7% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for MFI stock?
The dividend rating of MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 50.55%.