MGP INGREDIENTS INC (MGPI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:MGPI • US55303J1060

20.34 USD
-5.47 (-21.19%)
At close: Feb 25, 2026
20.52 USD
+0.18 (+0.88%)
After Hours: 2/25/2026, 5:20:01 PM
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Fundamental Rating

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MGPI gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 33 industry peers in the Beverages industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of MGPI get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. 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

  • 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 each of the past 5 years.
  • MGPI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

  • MGPI has a worse Return On Assets (-1.09%) than 69.70% of its industry peers.
  • 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 has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.43%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MGPI underperforms 69.70% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MGPI is below the industry average of 11.72%.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MGPI has declined.
  • MGPI has a better Operating Margin (14.50%) than 60.61% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MGPI has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of MGPI (38.98%) is worse than 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

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.
  • MGPI has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • MGPI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • MGPI has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
MGPI Yearly Shares OutstandingMGPI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

2.2 Solvency

  • MGPI has an Altman-Z score of 2.13. 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.
  • MGPI has a Altman-Z score (2.13) which is comparable to the rest of the 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.32, MGPI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.31 indicates that MGPI is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • MGPI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.31. This is in the better half of the industry: MGPI outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.31
Debt/FCF 4.32
Altman-Z 2.13
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC5.99%
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 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.
  • The Current ratio of MGPI (2.78) is better than 78.79% of its industry peers.
  • MGPI has a Quick Ratio of 2.78. 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 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 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.
  • Looking at the last year, MGPI shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -21.53% in the last year.
  • MGPI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.17% yearly.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, MGPI will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -16.15% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to decrease by -8.51% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-51.42%
EPS Next 2Y-33.77%
EPS Next 3Y-16.15%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-24.21%
Revenue Next 2Y-14.35%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.51%
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 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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 5.42, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of MGPI.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MGPI indicates a rather cheap valuation: MGPI is cheaper than 87.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • MGPI is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.22, the valuation of MGPI can be described as very reasonable.
  • 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.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.01. MGPI is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.42
Fwd PE 8.22
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MGPI is valued cheaper than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MGPI indicates a rather cheap valuation: MGPI is cheaper than 96.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.96
EV/EBITDA 7.49
MGPI Per share dataMGPI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • A cheap valuation may be justified as MGPI's earnings are expected to decrease with -16.15% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.27
EPS Next 2Y-33.77%
EPS Next 3Y-16.15%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • MGPI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.86%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.74, MGPI has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, MGPI has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.86%

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 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 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-33.77%
EPS Next 3Y-16.15%
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 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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MGP INGREDIENTS INC

NASDAQ:MGPI (2/25/2026, 5:20:01 PM)

After market: 20.52 +0.18 (+0.88%)

20.34

-5.47 (-21.19%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryBeverages
Earnings (Last)10-29
Earnings (Next)02-25
Inst Owners61.72%
Inst Owner Change23.48%
Ins Owners24.83%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap433.04M
Revenue(TTM)578.86M
Net Income(TTM)-15.00M
Analysts80
Price Target35.5 (74.53%)
Short Float %9.29%
Short Ratio3.81
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.86%
Yearly Dividend0.49
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.98%
DP-69.03%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-DateN/A
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)-2.25%
PT rev (3m)-8.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.42%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.39%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.42
Fwd PE 8.22
P/S 0.75
P/FCF 6.96
P/OCF 3.57
P/B 0.51
P/tB 1.27
EV/EBITDA 7.49
EPS(TTM)3.75
EY18.44%
EPS(NY)2.47
Fwd EY12.16%
FCF(TTM)2.92
FCFY14.37%
OCF(TTM)5.69
OCFY27.99%
SpS27.19
BVpS40.17
TBVpS16.04
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.27
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 2.13
F-Score4
WACC5.99%
ROIC/WACC0.74
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-51.42%
EPS Next 2Y-33.77%
EPS Next 3Y-16.15%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.53%
Revenue growth 3Y3.93%
Revenue growth 5Y14.17%
Sales Q2Q%-18.92%
Revenue Next Year-24.21%
Revenue Next 2Y-14.35%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.51%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-43.86%
EBIT growth 3Y7.65%
EBIT growth 5Y25.75%
EBIT Next Year-31.9%
EBIT Next 3Y-7.25%
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 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 4 / 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 5.42 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.51.


How financially healthy is MGP INGREDIENTS INC?

The financial health rating of MGP INGREDIENTS INC (MGPI) is 5 / 10.