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MGP INGREDIENTS INC (MGPI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

24.26 USD
+0.41 (+1.72%)
Last: 12/4/2025, 12:30:31 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, MGPI scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MGPI was compared to 33 industry peers in the Beverages industry. MGPI has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. MGPI has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year MGPI was profitable.
In the past year MGPI had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 worse Return On Equity (-1.75%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of MGPI (4.43%) is worse than 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.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 14.50%, MGPI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MGPI has grown nicely.
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.
MGPI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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.
MGPI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for MGPI is higher compared to a year ago.
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

An Altman-Z score of 2.08 indicates that MGPI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
MGPI has a Altman-Z score (2.08) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MGPI is 4.32, which is a neutral value as it means it would take MGPI, 4.32 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
MGPI's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.32 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MGPI outperforms 78.79% of its industry peers.
MGPI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.31. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.31, MGPI is in the better half of 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 2.08
ROIC/WACC0.71
WACC6.27%
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 has a Current ratio of 2.78. This is in the better half 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.69, MGPI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.42% of the companies in the same industry.
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

MGPI shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -32.55%.
MGPI shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 19.96% yearly.
The Revenue for MGPI has decreased by -21.53% in the past year. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing by 14.17% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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

MGPI is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -17.72% yearly.
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

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 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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.47, the valuation of MGPI can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MGPI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.94% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.37, MGPI is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.68, the valuation of MGPI can be described as reasonable.
MGPI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MGPI is cheaper than 87.88% of the companies in the same industry.
MGPI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.20.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.47
Fwd PE 8.68
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MGPI is valued cheaper than 87.88% of the companies in the same industry.
93.94% 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 8.3
EV/EBITDA 7.1
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)0.32
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 2.10%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
MGPI's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.06.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, MGPI has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.1%

5.2 History

The dividend of MGPI has a limited annual growth rate of 3.98%.
MGPI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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)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 (12/4/2025, 12:30:31 PM)

24.26

+0.41 (+1.72%)

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 Cap516.50M
Revenue(TTM)578.86M
Net Income(TTM)-15.00M
Analysts80
Price Target38.42 (58.37%)
Short Float %10.98%
Short Ratio6.13
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.1%
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)-1.31%
PT rev (3m)-3.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-14.55%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.78%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.78%
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 6.47
Fwd PE 8.68
P/S 0.89
P/FCF 8.3
P/OCF 4.26
P/B 0.6
P/tB 1.51
EV/EBITDA 7.1
EPS(TTM)3.75
EY15.46%
EPS(NY)2.79
Fwd EY11.52%
FCF(TTM)2.92
FCFY12.04%
OCF(TTM)5.69
OCFY23.47%
SpS27.19
BVpS40.17
TBVpS16.04
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.32
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 2.08
F-Score4
WACC6.27%
ROIC/WACC0.71
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%.