MGP INGREDIENTS INC (MGPI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:MGPI • US55303J1060
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This MGPI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MGPI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year MGPI was profitable.
- MGPI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years MGPI 4 years were profitable.
- In the past 5 years MGPI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- MGPI's Return On Assets of -8.62% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MGPI is outperformed by 75.76% of its industry peers.
- MGPI has a worse Return On Equity (-14.83%) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
- MGPI has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.42%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MGPI underperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MGPI is below the industry average of 11.83%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -8.62% | ||
| ROE | -14.83% | ||
| ROIC | 4.42% |
ROA(3y)0.49%
ROA(5y)3.91%
ROE(3y)0.6%
ROE(5y)6.08%
ROIC(3y)7.95%
ROIC(5y)8.98%
1.3 Margins
- MGPI has a Operating Margin (10.81%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MGPI has declined.
- MGPI has a Gross Margin of 37.18%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MGPI underperforms 75.76% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MGPI has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 37.18% |
OM growth 3Y-17.19%
OM growth 5Y-4.63%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.72%
GM growth 5Y8.28%
2. MGPI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MGPI is creating some value.
- MGPI has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, MGPI has more shares outstanding
- MGPI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- MGPI has an Altman-Z score of 1.91. 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.
- The Altman-Z score of MGPI (1.91) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- MGPI has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.32. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as MGPI would need 3.32 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- MGPI has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.32. This is amongst the best in the industry. MGPI outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
- MGPI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- MGPI's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.34 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MGPI outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.91 |
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC6.78%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.61 indicates that MGPI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- MGPI has a Current ratio of 2.61. This is in the better half of the industry: MGPI outperforms 78.79% of its industry peers.
- MGPI has a Quick Ratio of 2.61. This is a bad value and indicates that MGPI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- MGPI's Quick ratio of 0.70 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MGPI is outperformed by 60.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 |
3. MGPI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for MGPI have decreased strongly by -50.18% in the last year.
- Measured over the past 5 years, MGPI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 2.28% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, MGPI shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -23.77% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, MGPI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.28% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-50.18%
EPS 3Y-16.98%
EPS 5Y2.28%
EPS Q2Q%-59.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-23.77%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.28%
Sales Q2Q%-23.5%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, MGPI will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -2.99% on average per year.
- MGPI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.57% yearly.
EPS Next Y-42.36%
EPS Next 2Y-13.9%
EPS Next 3Y-2.99%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-8.32%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.83%
Revenue Next 3Y0.57%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. MGPI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.82, the valuation of MGPI can be described as very cheap.
- MGPI's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MGPI is cheaper than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MGPI to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.54), we can say MGPI is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.83, the valuation of MGPI can be described as reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MGPI indicates a rather cheap valuation: MGPI is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- MGPI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 21.68.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.83 |
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 84.85% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MGPI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.11 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- MGPI's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.99% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.99
EPS Next 2Y-13.9%
EPS Next 3Y-2.99%
5. MGPI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MGPI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.38%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- The stock price of MGPI dropped by -23.08% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.69, MGPI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- MGPI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.38% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MGPI has a limited annual growth rate of 0.12%.
- MGPI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- MGPI has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years15
5.3 Sustainability
- The earnings of MGPI are negative and hence is the payout ratio. MGPI will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-9.69%
EPS Next 2Y-13.9%
EPS Next 3Y-2.99%
MGPI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
19.16
-1.05 (-5.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryBeverages
Industry Strength1.86
Industry Growth3.73
Earnings (Last)04-29 2026-04-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners72.53%
Inst Owner Change-0.06%
Ins Owners15.75%
Ins Owner Change4.38%
Market Cap409.45M
Revenue(TTM)536.38M
Net Income(TTM)-106.51M
Analysts80
Price Target29.38 (53.34%)
Short Float %6.5%
Short Ratio3
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.38% |
Yearly Dividend0.49
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.12%
DP-9.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-Date03-13 2026-03-13 (0.12)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)30.56%
Min EPS beat(2)22.85%
Max EPS beat(2)38.27%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)25.7%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.9%
Max EPS beat(4)44.56%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)15.2%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)9.14%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)14.31%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.39%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.27%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.52%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.01%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.52%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.06%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.31%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.86%
PT rev (1m)-17.24%
PT rev (3m)-19.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-18.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-91.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)-9.77%
EPS NY rev (3m)-37.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.4%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-13.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.28%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.83 | ||
| P/S | 0.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.37 | ||
| P/B | 0.57 | ||
| P/tB | 1.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.11 |
EPS(TTM)2.81
EY14.67%
EPS(NY)1.62
Fwd EY8.45%
FCF(TTM)3.56
FCFY18.57%
OCF(TTM)5.69
OCFY29.68%
SpS25.1
BVpS33.62
TBVpS16.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.99
Graham Number46.1037 (140.62%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -8.62% | ||
| ROE | -14.83% | ||
| ROCE | 5.6% | ||
| ROIC | 4.42% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.5% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.98% | ||
| OM | 10.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 37.18% | ||
| FCFM | 14.18% |
ROA(3y)0.49%
ROA(5y)3.91%
ROE(3y)0.6%
ROE(5y)6.08%
ROIC(3y)7.95%
ROIC(5y)8.98%
ROICexc(3y)8.09%
ROICexc(5y)9.22%
ROICexgc(3y)14.11%
ROICexgc(5y)16.52%
ROCE(3y)10.07%
ROCE(5y)11.37%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-30.69%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-13.83%
ROICexc growth 3Y-27.28%
ROICexc growth 5Y-21.05%
OM growth 3Y-17.19%
OM growth 5Y-4.63%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.72%
GM growth 5Y8.28%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.43
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.32 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 188.86% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.48% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.16 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 148.04% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.91 |
F-Score4
WACC6.78%
ROIC/WACC0.65
Cap/Depr(3y)254.17%
Cap/Depr(5y)244.39%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.71%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-50.18%
EPS 3Y-16.98%
EPS 5Y2.28%
EPS Q2Q%-59.87%
EPS Next Y-42.36%
EPS Next 2Y-13.9%
EPS Next 3Y-2.99%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-23.77%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.28%
Sales Q2Q%-23.5%
Revenue Next Year-8.32%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.83%
Revenue Next 3Y0.57%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-60.92%
EBIT growth 3Y-26.98%
EBIT growth 5Y1.37%
EBIT Next Year8.94%
EBIT Next 3Y13.54%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y144.53%
FCF growth 3Y20.35%
FCF growth 5Y17.77%
OCF growth 1Y18.82%
OCF growth 3Y10.97%
OCF growth 5Y17.94%
MGP INGREDIENTS INC / MGPI Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for MGPI stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to MGPI.
What is the valuation status of MGP INGREDIENTS INC (MGPI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to MGP INGREDIENTS INC (MGPI). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of MGPI stock?
MGP INGREDIENTS INC (MGPI) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for MGPI stock?
The financial health rating of MGP INGREDIENTS INC (MGPI) is 5 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for MGP INGREDIENTS INC (MGPI) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MGP INGREDIENTS INC (MGPI) is expected to decline by -42.36% in the next year.