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MGP INGREDIENTS INC (MGPI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:MGPI - US55303J1060 - Common Stock

22.81 USD
-0.07 (-0.31%)
Last: 11/28/2025, 7:46:44 PM
22.9 USD
+0.09 (+0.39%)
After Hours: 11/28/2025, 7:46:44 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Overall MGPI gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated MGPI against 33 industry peers in the Beverages industry. MGPI has an average financial health and profitability rating. MGPI is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MGPI had positive earnings in the past year.
MGPI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
MGPI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years MGPI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
MGPI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMGPI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -1.09%, MGPI is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
MGPI has a Return On Equity of -1.75%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MGPI underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
MGPI's Return On Invested Capital of 4.43% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MGPI is outperformed by 69.70% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MGPI is below the industry average of 11.60%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.09%
ROE -1.75%
ROIC 4.43%
ROA(3y)6.49%
ROA(5y)7.82%
ROE(3y)10.39%
ROE(5y)12.1%
ROIC(3y)8.14%
ROIC(5y)8.63%
MGPI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMGPI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

MGPI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.50%, MGPI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
MGPI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MGPI has a Gross Margin of 38.98%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MGPI underperforms 69.70% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MGPI has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.5%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 38.98%
OM growth 3Y3.57%
OM growth 5Y10.14%
PM growth 3Y-30.4%
PM growth 5Y-14.42%
GM growth 3Y8.62%
GM growth 5Y14.05%
MGPI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMGPI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MGPI is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for MGPI has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MGPI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, MGPI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
MGPI Yearly Shares OutstandingMGPI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M
MGPI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMGPI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

2.2 Solvency

MGPI has an Altman-Z score of 2.06. This is not the best score and indicates that MGPI is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.06, MGPI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
MGPI has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.32. This is a neutral value as MGPI would need 4.32 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MGPI (4.32) is better than 78.79% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.31 indicates that MGPI is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.31, MGPI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.31
Debt/FCF 4.32
Altman-Z 2.06
ROIC/WACC0.72
WACC6.16%
MGPI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMGPI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

MGPI has a Current Ratio of 2.78. This indicates that MGPI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
MGPI's Current ratio of 2.78 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MGPI outperforms 78.79% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.69 indicates that MGPI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MGPI has a Quick ratio (0.69) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.78
Quick Ratio 0.69
MGPI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMGPI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for MGPI have decreased strongly by -32.55% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, MGPI shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 19.96% on average per year.
MGPI shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -21.53%.
Measured over the past years, MGPI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.17% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-32.55%
EPS 3Y9.98%
EPS 5Y19.96%
EPS Q2Q%-34.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.53%
Revenue growth 3Y3.93%
Revenue growth 5Y14.17%
Sales Q2Q%-18.92%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -17.72% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
Based on estimates for the next years, MGPI will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -6.99% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-52.48%
EPS Next 2Y-29.6%
EPS Next 3Y-17.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-23.91%
Revenue Next 2Y-14.01%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.99%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 decreasing.
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.
MGPI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMGPI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M
MGPI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMGPI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.08, the valuation of MGPI can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MGPI is valued cheaper than 93.94% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.31, MGPI is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.16, which indicates a very decent valuation of MGPI.
87.88% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MGPI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
MGPI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.59.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.08
Fwd PE 8.16
MGPI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMGPI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MGPI indicates a rather cheap valuation: MGPI is cheaper than 87.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
96.97% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MGPI, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.81
EV/EBITDA 6.91
MGPI Per share dataMGPI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

MGPI's earnings are expected to decrease with -17.72% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.3
EPS Next 2Y-29.6%
EPS Next 3Y-17.72%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MGPI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.12%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
In the last 3 months the price of MGPI has falen by -22.86%. 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 3.12, MGPI has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, MGPI has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.12%

5.2 History

The dividend of MGPI has a limited annual growth rate of 3.98%.
MGPI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
MGPI has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.98%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
MGPI Yearly Dividends per shareMGPI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4

5.3 Sustainability

MGPI has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-69.03%
EPS Next 2Y-29.6%
EPS Next 3Y-17.72%
MGPI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMGPI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

MGP INGREDIENTS INC

NASDAQ:MGPI (11/28/2025, 7:46:44 PM)

After market: 22.9 +0.09 (+0.39%)

22.81

-0.07 (-0.31%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryBeverages
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst Owners64.12%
Inst Owner Change-9.51%
Ins Owners26.72%
Ins Owner Change0.66%
Market Cap485.62M
Revenue(TTM)578.86M
Net Income(TTM)-15.00M
Analysts80
Price Target38.42 (68.43%)
Short Float %10.36%
Short Ratio6.14
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.12%
Yearly Dividend0.49
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.98%
DP-69.03%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date11-14 2025-11-14 (0.12)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)41.42%
Min EPS beat(2)38.27%
Max EPS beat(2)44.56%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)20.58%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.9%
Max EPS beat(4)44.56%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)13.29%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)8.59%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)15.05%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.31%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.27%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.35%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.7%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.01%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.35%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.06%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.26%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.14%
PT rev (1m)-3.42%
PT rev (3m)-3.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-14.55%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.78%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.36%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.36%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.06%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.08
Fwd PE 8.16
P/S 0.84
P/FCF 7.81
P/OCF 4.01
P/B 0.57
P/tB 1.42
EV/EBITDA 6.91
EPS(TTM)3.75
EY16.44%
EPS(NY)2.79
Fwd EY12.25%
FCF(TTM)2.92
FCFY12.81%
OCF(TTM)5.69
OCFY24.96%
SpS27.19
BVpS40.17
TBVpS16.04
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.3
Graham Number58.22
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.09%
ROE -1.75%
ROCE 7.03%
ROIC 4.43%
ROICexc 4.48%
ROICexgc 7.94%
OM 14.5%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 38.98%
FCFM 10.75%
ROA(3y)6.49%
ROA(5y)7.82%
ROE(3y)10.39%
ROE(5y)12.1%
ROIC(3y)8.14%
ROIC(5y)8.63%
ROICexc(3y)8.36%
ROICexc(5y)8.97%
ROICexgc(3y)14.96%
ROICexgc(5y)14.4%
ROCE(3y)12.92%
ROCE(5y)13.71%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-7.74%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.67%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.39%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.33%
OM growth 3Y3.57%
OM growth 5Y10.14%
PM growth 3Y-30.4%
PM growth 5Y-14.42%
GM growth 3Y8.62%
GM growth 5Y14.05%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.42
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.31
Debt/FCF 4.32
Debt/EBITDA 2.44
Cap/Depr 250.93%
Cap/Sales 10.19%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 112.83%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.78
Quick Ratio 0.69
Altman-Z 2.06
F-Score4
WACC6.16%
ROIC/WACC0.72
Cap/Depr(3y)261.61%
Cap/Depr(5y)237.02%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.01%
Profit Quality(3y)52.55%
Profit Quality(5y)57.29%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-32.55%
EPS 3Y9.98%
EPS 5Y19.96%
EPS Q2Q%-34.11%
EPS Next Y-52.48%
EPS Next 2Y-29.6%
EPS Next 3Y-17.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.53%
Revenue growth 3Y3.93%
Revenue growth 5Y14.17%
Sales Q2Q%-18.92%
Revenue Next Year-23.91%
Revenue Next 2Y-14.01%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.99%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-43.86%
EBIT growth 3Y7.65%
EBIT growth 5Y25.75%
EBIT Next Year-33.47%
EBIT Next 3Y-7.02%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y771.29%
FCF growth 3Y-8.71%
FCF growth 5Y59.74%
OCF growth 1Y85.63%
OCF growth 3Y5.04%
OCF growth 5Y38.99%

MGP INGREDIENTS INC / MGPI FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for MGPI stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to MGPI.


What is the valuation status for MGPI stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to MGP INGREDIENTS INC (MGPI). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for MGP INGREDIENTS INC?

MGP INGREDIENTS INC (MGPI) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for MGP INGREDIENTS INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MGP INGREDIENTS INC (MGPI) is expected to decline by -52.48% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of MGP INGREDIENTS INC (MGPI) stock?

The dividend rating of MGP INGREDIENTS INC (MGPI) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -69.03%.