MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:MFI • CA5649051078
Current stock price
29.97 CAD
+0.03 (+0.1%)
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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.
1. MFI.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year MFI was profitable.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of MFI (15.29%) is better than 94.44% of its industry peers.
- MFI has a Return On Equity of 41.00%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MFI outperforms 94.44% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.07%, MFI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- MFI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.00%. This is below the industry average of 7.13%.
- 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 Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
- MFI's Profit Margin of 11.76% is amongst the best of the industry. MFI outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- MFI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- MFI has a better Operating Margin (7.88%) than 94.44% of its industry peers.
- MFI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- MFI's Gross Margin of 16.64% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MFI outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
- MFI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for MFI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- MFI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- MFI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.85 indicates that MFI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of MFI (2.85) is better than 61.11% 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.97. This is amongst the best in 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.92 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.85 |
ROIC/WACC1.31
WACC6.92%
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.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.29, MFI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
- MFI has a Quick Ratio of 1.29. This is a bad value and indicates that MFI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- MFI has a Quick ratio of 0.56. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MFI outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.56 |
3. MFI.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 130.77% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.81% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- MFI shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.92%.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.38% on average over the next years.
- MFI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.04% yearly.
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
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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 accelerating.
4. MFI.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.65 indicates a correct valuation of MFI.
- 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.
- MFI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.21, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.05, the valuation of MFI can be described as rather expensive.
- MFI's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.13. MFI is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.05 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 72.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MFI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- MFI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MFI is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.07 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- MFI has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.41
EPS Next 2Y5.32%
EPS Next 3Y7.38%
5. MFI.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MFI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.82%.
- MFI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.88.
- MFI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
5.3 Sustainability
- MFI pays out 32.82% of its income as dividend. This is a 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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:MFI (4/6/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
29.97
+0.03 (+0.1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)03-05 2026-03-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners24.52%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners39.78%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.74B
Revenue(TTM)4.61B
Net Income(TTM)541.63M
Analysts80
Price Target36.47 (21.69%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 2026-03-09 (0.21)
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.05 | ||
| P/S | 0.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.04 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.58 | ||
| P/B | 2.83 | ||
| P/tB | 5.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.07 |
EPS(TTM)1.8
EY6.01%
EPS(NY)1.49
Fwd EY4.99%
FCF(TTM)2.49
FCFY8.3%
OCF(TTM)3.49
OCFY11.66%
SpS36.95
BVpS10.6
TBVpS5.57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.41
Graham Number20.72
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.85 |
F-Score8
WACC6.92%
ROIC/WACC1.31
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 16.65 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.83.
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%.