MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:MFI - CA5649051078 - Common Stock
26.6 CAD
+0.38 (+1.45%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to MFI. MFI was compared to 18 industry peers in the Food Products industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of MFI get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. MFI scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. 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.
- MFI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- MFI has a better Return On Assets (4.58%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 12.48%, MFI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- MFI has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.30%) than 72.22% 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 Profit Margin of 4.22%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MFI outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
- MFI's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- MFI's Operating Margin of 7.11% is amongst the best of the industry. MFI outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MFI has grown nicely.
- MFI has a Gross Margin (16.57%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- 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
- The number of shares outstanding for MFI has been increased compared to 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 2.41. 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.41 is amongst the best of the industry. MFI outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.78 indicates that MFI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of MFI (0.78) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.41 |
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC6.79%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.47 indicates that MFI should not have too much problems paying 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.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.04 indicates that MFI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- MFI has a better Quick ratio (1.04) than 72.22% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- MFI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.78% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, MFI shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.37% in the last year.
- 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
- MFI is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 30.01% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, MFI will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -3.17% on average per year.
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.
- 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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.30 indicates a correct valuation of MFI.
- 72.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MFI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.54, MFI is valued a bit cheaper.
- MFI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.87.
- MFI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MFI is cheaper than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MFI to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.31), we can say MFI is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.87 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 77.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MFI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 94.44% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MFI, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.02 |
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)5.14
EPS Next 2Y38.14%
EPS Next 3Y36.56%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- MFI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.08%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.86, MFI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- MFI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.08% |
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.
- 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 (1/15/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
26.6
+0.38 (+1.45%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Inst Owners24.84%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners39.82%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.32B
Revenue(TTM)4.83B
Net Income(TTM)203.93M
Analysts78.33
Price Target34.55 (29.89%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.08% |
Yearly Dividend0.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.82%
DP50.55%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-DateN/A
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 | 14.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.87 | ||
| P/S | 0.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.94 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.95 | ||
| P/B | 2.03 | ||
| P/tB | 3.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.02 |
EPS(TTM)1.86
EY6.99%
EPS(NY)1.49
Fwd EY5.6%
FCF(TTM)2.98
FCFY11.19%
OCF(TTM)3.83
OCFY14.38%
SpS38.71
BVpS13.08
TBVpS7.38
PEG (NY)0.41
PEG (5Y)5.14
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
WACC6.79%
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 14.3 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.03.
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.