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MIDDLEBY CORP (MIDD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:MIDD - US5962781010 - Common Stock

148.06 USD
+1.69 (+1.15%)
Last: 1/26/2026, 1:12:05 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall MIDD gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated MIDD against 132 industry peers in the Machinery industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of MIDD get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. MIDD has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year MIDD was profitable.
  • In the past year MIDD had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years MIDD has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years MIDD had a positive operating cash flow.
MIDD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMIDD 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 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • MIDD has a worse Return On Assets (-3.18%) than 77.27% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of MIDD (-6.89%) is worse than 73.48% of its industry peers.
  • MIDD's Return On Invested Capital of 9.38% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MIDD outperforms 68.94% of its industry peers.
  • MIDD had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.58%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.24%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (8.58%) for MIDD is below the current ROIC(9.38%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.18%
ROE -6.89%
ROIC 9.38%
ROA(3y)6.01%
ROA(5y)5.93%
ROE(3y)13.24%
ROE(5y)13.96%
ROIC(3y)8.58%
ROIC(5y)7.78%
MIDD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMIDD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • MIDD's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • MIDD has a Operating Margin of 17.25%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MIDD outperforms 81.06% of its industry peers.
  • MIDD's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 37.82%, MIDD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.97% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MIDD has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 17.25%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 37.82%
OM growth 3Y4.07%
OM growth 5Y0.8%
PM growth 3Y-9.72%
PM growth 5Y-1.46%
GM growth 3Y1.06%
GM growth 5Y0.35%
MIDD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMIDD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • MIDD has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for MIDD remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, MIDD has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MIDD has an improved debt to assets ratio.
MIDD Yearly Shares OutstandingMIDD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
MIDD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMIDD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.33 indicates that MIDD is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • MIDD has a Altman-Z score (3.33) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of MIDD is 3.50, which is a good value as it means it would take MIDD, 3.50 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.50, MIDD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.39% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MIDD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.69. This is a neutral value indicating MIDD is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • MIDD's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.69 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MIDD is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.69
Debt/FCF 3.5
Altman-Z 3.33
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC9.03%
MIDD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMIDD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

  • MIDD has a Current Ratio of 2.07. This indicates that MIDD is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.07, MIDD is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.24% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MIDD has a Quick Ratio of 1.10. This is a normal value and indicates that MIDD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • MIDD's Quick ratio of 1.10 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MIDD outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.07
Quick Ratio 1.1
MIDD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMIDD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.54% over the past year.
  • MIDD shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.89% yearly.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.27% in the past year.
  • MIDD shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.54% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.54%
EPS 3Y6.17%
EPS 5Y6.89%
EPS Q2Q%1.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.27%
Revenue growth 3Y6.03%
Revenue growth 5Y5.54%
Sales Q2Q%3.51%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, MIDD will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.59% on average per year.
  • MIDD is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.01% yearly.
EPS Next Y-2.73%
EPS Next 2Y1.52%
EPS Next 3Y3.85%
EPS Next 5Y8.59%
Revenue Next Year-0.15%
Revenue Next 2Y1.81%
Revenue Next 3Y2.42%
Revenue Next 5Y3.01%

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 accelerating.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
MIDD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMIDD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1B 2B 3B 4B
MIDD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMIDD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.30, the valuation of MIDD can be described as correct.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MIDD indicates a rather cheap valuation: MIDD is cheaper than 87.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MIDD to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.21), we can say MIDD is valued slightly cheaper.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.14, which indicates a correct valuation of MIDD.
  • 84.09% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MIDD, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MIDD to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.98), we can say MIDD is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.3
Fwd PE 15.14
MIDD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMIDD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 74.24% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MIDD, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • 88.64% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MIDD, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.64
EV/EBITDA 11.6
MIDD Per share dataMIDD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of MIDD may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.22
EPS Next 2Y1.52%
EPS Next 3Y3.85%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for MIDD!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

MIDDLEBY CORP / MIDD FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for MIDD stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MIDD.


What is the valuation status of MIDDLEBY CORP (MIDD) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to MIDDLEBY CORP (MIDD). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of MIDD stock?

MIDDLEBY CORP (MIDD) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for MIDDLEBY CORP (MIDD) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MIDDLEBY CORP (MIDD) is expected to decline by -2.73% in the next year.