SIMPLY GOOD FOODS CO/THE (SMPL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:SMPL • US82900L1026
16.12 USD
+0.61 (+3.93%)
At close: Feb 18, 2026
16.12 USD
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After Hours: 2/18/2026, 8:02:22 PM
SMPL gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While SMPL has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. SMPL is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! These ratings could make SMPL a good candidate for value investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- SMPL had positive earnings in the past year.
- SMPL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- SMPL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- SMPL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- SMPL has a Return On Assets of 3.70%. This is in the better half of the industry: SMPL outperforms 67.82% of its industry peers.
- SMPL's Return On Equity of 5.23% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SMPL outperforms 57.47% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of SMPL (7.20%) is better than 77.01% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SMPL is significantly below the industry average of 28.08%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.7% | ||
| ROE | 5.23% | ||
| ROIC | 7.2% |
ROA(3y)5.47%
ROA(5y)4.72%
ROE(3y)7.43%
ROE(5y)6.66%
ROIC(3y)7.63%
ROIC(5y)7.51%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.26%, SMPL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.46% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SMPL has declined.
- SMPL has a better Operating Margin (15.43%) than 89.66% of its industry peers.
- SMPL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 34.84%, SMPL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SMPL has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.26% | ||
| GM | 34.84% |
OM growth 3Y-1.57%
OM growth 5Y3.49%
PM growth 3Y-8.4%
PM growth 5Y-2.33%
GM growth 3Y-1.68%
GM growth 5Y-1.82%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- SMPL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for SMPL has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- SMPL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for SMPL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- SMPL has an Altman-Z score of 2.70. This is not the best score and indicates that SMPL is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.70, SMPL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of SMPL is 2.30, which is a good value as it means it would take SMPL, 2.30 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.30, SMPL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- SMPL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.23, SMPL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.7 |
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC8.06%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 5.01 indicates that SMPL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- SMPL has a Current ratio of 5.01. This is amongst the best in the industry. SMPL outperforms 91.95% of its industry peers.
- SMPL has a Quick Ratio of 3.24. This indicates that SMPL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.24, SMPL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.24 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for SMPL have decreased by -3.70% in the last year.
- SMPL shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 15.60% yearly.
- SMPL shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.30%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 12.18% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.7%
EPS 3Y6.49%
EPS 5Y15.6%
EPS Q2Q%-20.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.3%
Revenue growth 3Y7.48%
Revenue growth 5Y12.18%
Sales Q2Q%-0.31%
3.2 Future
- SMPL is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.98% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, SMPL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.58% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.42%
EPS Next 2Y7.87%
EPS Next 3Y7.65%
EPS Next 5Y5.98%
Revenue Next Year0.27%
Revenue Next 2Y2.07%
Revenue Next 3Y2.76%
Revenue Next 5Y2.58%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.86, the valuation of SMPL can be described as reasonable.
- 91.95% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SMPL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- SMPL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.27.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.22, the valuation of SMPL can be described as very cheap.
- 98.85% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SMPL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- SMPL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.16.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SMPL indicates a rather cheap valuation: SMPL is cheaper than 80.46% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SMPL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.66% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.88 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates SMPL does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- SMPL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.59
PEG (5Y)0.57
EPS Next 2Y7.87%
EPS Next 3Y7.65%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for SMPL!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
16.12
+0.61 (+3.93%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)01-08 2026-01-08/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-07 2026-04-07/bmo
Inst Owners100.33%
Inst Owner Change-6.46%
Ins Owners8.59%
Ins Owner Change1.54%
Market Cap1.49B
Revenue(TTM)1.45B
Net Income(TTM)90.76M
Analysts78.89
Price Target29.16 (80.89%)
Short Float %5.32%
Short Ratio2.11
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.29%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.86%
Max EPS beat(2)7.44%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)3.58%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.86%
Max EPS beat(4)12.32%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.83%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)2.81%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)7.17%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.78%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.85%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.71%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.56%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.52%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.18%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.97%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.74%
PT rev (1m)-4.43%
PT rev (3m)-9.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.62%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.22 | ||
| P/S | 1.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.65 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.59 | ||
| P/B | 0.86 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.88 |
EPS(TTM)1.82
EY11.29%
EPS(NY)2.23
Fwd EY13.86%
FCF(TTM)1.86
FCFY11.56%
OCF(TTM)2.12
OCFY13.17%
SpS15.66
BVpS18.73
TBVpS-1.23
PEG (NY)2.59
PEG (5Y)0.57
Graham Number27.7
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.7% | ||
| ROE | 5.23% | ||
| ROCE | 9.53% | ||
| ROIC | 7.2% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.85% | ||
| ROICexgc | 55.17% | ||
| OM | 15.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.26% | ||
| GM | 34.84% | ||
| FCFM | 11.89% |
ROA(3y)5.47%
ROA(5y)4.72%
ROE(3y)7.43%
ROE(5y)6.66%
ROIC(3y)7.63%
ROIC(5y)7.51%
ROICexc(3y)8.01%
ROICexc(5y)7.85%
ROICexgc(3y)58.92%
ROICexgc(5y)62.13%
ROCE(3y)10.09%
ROCE(5y)9.93%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.68%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.04%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.59%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.31%
OM growth 3Y-1.57%
OM growth 5Y3.49%
PM growth 3Y-8.4%
PM growth 5Y-2.33%
GM growth 3Y-1.68%
GM growth 5Y-1.82%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.59
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.3 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.61 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 106.57% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.66% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 12.05 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.81% | ||
| Profit Quality | 190.01% | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.7 |
F-Score6
WACC8.06%
ROIC/WACC0.89
Cap/Depr(3y)65.53%
Cap/Depr(5y)52.69%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.01%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.84%
Profit Quality(3y)139.84%
Profit Quality(5y)164.52%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.7%
EPS 3Y6.49%
EPS 5Y15.6%
EPS Q2Q%-20.41%
EPS Next Y3.42%
EPS Next 2Y7.87%
EPS Next 3Y7.65%
EPS Next 5Y5.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.3%
Revenue growth 3Y7.48%
Revenue growth 5Y12.18%
Sales Q2Q%-0.31%
Revenue Next Year0.27%
Revenue Next 2Y2.07%
Revenue Next 3Y2.76%
Revenue Next 5Y2.58%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.36%
EBIT growth 3Y5.79%
EBIT growth 5Y16.09%
EBIT Next Year4.63%
EBIT Next 3Y6.08%
EBIT Next 5Y4.45%
FCF growth 1Y-12.95%
FCF growth 3Y14.13%
FCF growth 5Y22.62%
OCF growth 1Y-6.38%
OCF growth 3Y17.29%
OCF growth 5Y24.82%
SIMPLY GOOD FOODS CO/THE / SMPL FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of SIMPLY GOOD FOODS CO/THE (SMPL) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to SMPL.
Can you provide the valuation status for SIMPLY GOOD FOODS CO/THE?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to SIMPLY GOOD FOODS CO/THE (SMPL). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of SMPL stock?
SIMPLY GOOD FOODS CO/THE (SMPL) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for SMPL stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SIMPLY GOOD FOODS CO/THE (SMPL) is 8.86 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.86.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for SMPL stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SIMPLY GOOD FOODS CO/THE (SMPL) is expected to grow by 3.42% in the next year.