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

TSX:MFI • CA5649051078

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29.35 CAD
+0.68 (+2.37%)
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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.
  • 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.
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 better Return On Assets (15.29%) than 88.24% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of MFI (41.00%) is better than 88.24% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.07%, MFI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MFI is below the industry average of 7.53%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (9.07%) for MFI is above the 3 year average (4.00%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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 better Profit Margin (11.76%) than 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 94.12% of its industry peers.
  • MFI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 16.64%, MFI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.82% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MFI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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

  • 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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for MFI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • 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

  • MFI has an Altman-Z score of 2.80. 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 (2.80) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • 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 88.24% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.92 indicates that MFI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • MFI has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.92) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.92
Debt/FCF 3.97
Altman-Z 2.8
ROIC/WACC1.3
WACC6.99%
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

  • MFI has a Current Ratio of 1.29. This is a normal value and indicates that MFI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • MFI's Current ratio of 1.29 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MFI is outperformed by 82.35% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.56 indicates that MFI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • MFI has a Quick ratio of 0.56. This is in the lower half of the industry: MFI underperforms 70.59% of its industry peers.
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 766.67%, 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 -5.92%.
  • The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.61% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)766.67%
EPS 3Y-7.64%
EPS 5Y2.78%
EPS Q2Q%634.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.92%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.03%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.61%
Sales Q2Q%-19.87%

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 Y26.03%
EPS Next 2Y38.43%
EPS Next 3Y36.79%
EPS Next 5Y30.01%
Revenue Next Year-19.95%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.4%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.56%
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 37.63, the valuation of MFI can be described as expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MFI is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 70.59% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • MFI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 25.23.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.63, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MFI.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MFI is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.28. MFI is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 37.63
Fwd PE 19.63
MFI.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMFI.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • MFI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MFI is cheaper than 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MFI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.12% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.79
EV/EBITDA 7.8
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 PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • MFI has an outstanding 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 36.79% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.45
PEG (5Y)13.53
EPS Next 2Y38.43%
EPS Next 3Y36.79%

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5. MFI.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • MFI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.93%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • MFI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.85.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, MFI pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.93%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of MFI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 17.43%!
  • 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 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

  • 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 earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP32.82%
EPS Next 2Y38.43%
EPS Next 3Y36.79%
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 (3/20/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

29.35

+0.68 (+2.37%)

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 Cap3.66B
Revenue(TTM)4.61B
Net Income(TTM)541.63M
Analysts78.33
Price Target34.68 (18.16%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.93%
Yearly Dividend1.43
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.43%
DP32.82%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-Date03-09
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.78%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.02%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 37.63
Fwd PE 19.63
P/S 0.79
P/FCF 11.79
P/OCF 8.4
P/B 2.77
P/tB 5.27
EV/EBITDA 7.8
EPS(TTM)0.78
EY2.66%
EPS(NY)1.49
Fwd EY5.09%
FCF(TTM)2.49
FCFY8.48%
OCF(TTM)3.49
OCFY11.91%
SpS36.95
BVpS10.6
TBVpS5.57
PEG (NY)1.45
PEG (5Y)13.53
Graham Number13.64
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 2.8
F-Score8
WACC6.99%
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)766.67%
EPS 3Y-7.64%
EPS 5Y2.78%
EPS Q2Q%634.95%
EPS Next Y26.03%
EPS Next 2Y38.43%
EPS Next 3Y36.79%
EPS Next 5Y30.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.92%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.03%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.61%
Sales Q2Q%-19.87%
Revenue Next Year-19.95%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.4%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.56%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.17%
EBIT growth 1Y39.58%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y8.68%
EBIT Next Year66.33%
EBIT Next 3Y24.77%
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 5 / 10 to MFI.CA.


What is the valuation status for MFI stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC?

MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 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 37.63 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.77.


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 26.03% in the next year.