MGP INGREDIENTS INC (MGPI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:MGPI • US55303J1060

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After Hours: 3/4/2026, 4:30:00 PM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

4

MGPI gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 33 industry peers in the Beverages industry. MGPI scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. MGPI is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. MGPI Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • MGPI had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year MGPI had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • MGPI had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years MGPI had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M -50M 100M -100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

  • MGPI has a worse Return On Assets (-8.62%) than 78.79% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of MGPI (-14.83%) is worse than 75.76% of its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.42%, MGPI is not doing good in the industry: 69.70% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MGPI is below the industry average of 11.66%.
Industry RankSector 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%
MGPI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMGPI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20

1.3 Margins

  • MGPI's Operating Margin of 10.81% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MGPI is outperformed by 60.61% of its industry peers.
  • MGPI's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of MGPI (37.18%) is worse than 78.79% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MGPI has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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%
MGPI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMGPI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40

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2. MGPI Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MGPI is still creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for MGPI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, MGPI has more shares outstanding
  • MGPI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
MGPI Yearly Shares OutstandingMGPI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M
MGPI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMGPI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B

2.2 Solvency

  • MGPI has an Altman-Z score of 1.87. 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 1.87, MGPI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.48% of the companies in the same 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.
  • With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.32, MGPI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MGPI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • MGPI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.34. This is in the better half of the industry: MGPI outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.34
Debt/FCF 3.32
Altman-Z 1.87
ROIC/WACC0.72
WACC6.14%
MGPI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMGPI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.61 indicates that MGPI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of MGPI (2.61) is better than 78.79% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.70 indicates that MGPI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • MGPI has a Quick ratio (0.70) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.61
Quick Ratio 0.7
MGPI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMGPI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. MGPI Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • MGPI shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -50.18%.
  • MGPI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.28% yearly.
  • The Revenue for MGPI has decreased by -23.77% in the past year. This is quite bad
  • 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

  • MGPI is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -3.31% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, MGPI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.57% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-36.11%
EPS Next 2Y-13.6%
EPS Next 3Y-3.31%
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.
  • 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 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 2028 1 2 3 4 5

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4. MGPI Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • MGPI is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.65.
  • 90.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MGPI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MGPI to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.83), we can say MGPI is valued rather cheaply.
  • MGPI is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.41.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MGPI indicates a rather cheap valuation: MGPI is cheaper than 84.85% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MGPI to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.95), we can say MGPI is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.65
Fwd PE 10.41
MGPI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMGPI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 87.88% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MGPI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • MGPI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MGPI is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.25
EV/EBITDA 7.66
MGPI Per share dataMGPI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • MGPI's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.31% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.91
EPS Next 2Y-13.6%
EPS Next 3Y-3.31%

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5. MGPI Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.59%, MGPI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • The stock price of MGPI dropped by -27.22% 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.
  • MGPI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.72.
  • MGPI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.59%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of MGPI has a limited annual growth rate of 0.12%.
  • 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)0.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
MGPI Yearly Dividends per shareMGPI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 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-9.69%
EPS Next 2Y-13.6%
EPS Next 3Y-3.31%
MGPI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMGPI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M -50M 100M -100M

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MGPI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

MGP INGREDIENTS INC

NASDAQ:MGPI (3/4/2026, 4:30:00 PM)

After market: 18.69 0 (0%)

18.69

+0.18 (+0.97%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryBeverages
Earnings (Last)02-25
Earnings (Next)04-29
Inst Owners61.72%
Inst Owner Change24.25%
Ins Owners24.83%
Ins Owner Change2.36%
Market Cap399.22M
Revenue(TTM)536.38M
Net Income(TTM)-106.51M
Analysts80
Price Target35.5 (89.94%)
Short Float %9.78%
Short Ratio4
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.59%
Yearly Dividend0.49
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.12%
DP-9.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date03-13
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)-2.25%
PT rev (3m)-7.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.73%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.58%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.79%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.65
Fwd PE 10.41
P/S 0.74
P/FCF 5.25
P/OCF 3.28
P/B 0.56
P/tB 1.11
EV/EBITDA 7.66
EPS(TTM)2.81
EY15.03%
EPS(NY)1.8
Fwd EY9.61%
FCF(TTM)3.56
FCFY19.05%
OCF(TTM)5.69
OCFY30.44%
SpS25.11
BVpS33.63
TBVpS16.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.91
Graham Number46.11
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.87
F-Score4
WACC6.14%
ROIC/WACC0.72
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-36.11%
EPS Next 2Y-13.6%
EPS Next 3Y-3.31%
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 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.


Can you provide the profitability details for MGP INGREDIENTS INC?

MGP INGREDIENTS INC (MGPI) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


What is the valuation of MGP INGREDIENTS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MGP INGREDIENTS INC (MGPI) is 6.65 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.56.


How financially healthy is MGP INGREDIENTS INC?

The financial health rating of MGP INGREDIENTS INC (MGPI) is 6 / 10.