SUNOPTA INC (SOY.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:SOY - CA8676EP1086 - Common Stock
5.19 CAD
+0.17 (+3.39%)
SOY gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 17 industry peers in the Food Products industry. SOY has an average financial health and profitability rating. SOY is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued. This is an interesting combination
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SOY had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SOY had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years SOY reported 4 times negative net income.
SOY had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of SOY (0.00%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SOY has a Return On Equity (0.02%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 1085.69%, SOY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SOY had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.44%. This is significantly below the industry average of 96.55%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1085.69%) for SOY is above the 3 year average (5.44%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0% | ||
| ROE | 0.02% | ||
| ROIC | 1085.69% |
ROA(3y)-10.02%
ROA(5y)-3.86%
ROE(3y)-38.03%
ROE(5y)-19.1%
ROIC(3y)5.44%
ROIC(5y)4.1%
1.3 Margins
SOY has a Profit Margin (0.00%) which is in line with its industry peers.
SOY has a Operating Margin of 989.41%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SOY outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
SOY's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 998.22%, SOY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SOY has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 989.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0% | ||
| GM | 998.22% |
OM growth 3Y38.42%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y10.42%
GM growth 5Y12.48%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
SOY has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SOY has more shares outstanding
SOY has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SOY has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
SOY has an Altman-Z score of 38.22. This indicates that SOY is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
SOY has a better Altman-Z score (38.22) than 94.12% of its industry peers.
SOY has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.95. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as SOY would need 7.95 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SOY's Debt to FCF ratio of 7.95 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SOY outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
SOY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.34. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
SOY has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.34. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SOY outperforms 41.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 38.22 |
ROIC/WACC136.22
WACC7.97%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.98 indicates that SOY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.98, SOY is not doing good in the industry: 82.35% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.37 indicates that SOY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SOY's Quick ratio of 0.37 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SOY is outperformed by 82.35% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.37 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SOY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 72.73%, which is quite impressive.
SOY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 128.94% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 11.31% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.11% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)72.73%
EPS 3Y128.94%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%150%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.31%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.71%
Revenue growth 5Y0.11%
Sales Q2Q%16.57%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 34.00% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.87% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y37.47%
EPS Next 2Y34%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.68%
Revenue Next 2Y9.87%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past 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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 19.96, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of SOY.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SOY indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SOY is cheaper than 70.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SOY's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.57.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.60 indicates a rather expensive valuation of SOY.
SOY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.04, SOY is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SOY is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SOY is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.35% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.09 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
SOY's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
SOY has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
SOY's earnings are expected to grow with 34.00% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.53
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y34%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SOY does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
TSX:SOY (12/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
5.19
+0.17 (+3.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners84.99%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.54%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap613.56M
Revenue(TTM)792.20M
Net Income(TTM)28.00K
Analysts80
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)-49.3%
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)46.71%
Min EPS beat(2)35%
Max EPS beat(2)58.42%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)75.92%
Min EPS beat(4)13.15%
Max EPS beat(4)197.1%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)159.47%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.1%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.87%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.33%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.25%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.19%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.33%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.61%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.24%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-8.15%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-90.47%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-92.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)-19.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)-21.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.61%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.61%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.6 | ||
| P/S | 0.57 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.2 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.67 | ||
| P/B | 2.52 | ||
| P/tB | 2.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.09 |
EPS(TTM)0.26
EY5.01%
EPS(NY)0.29
Fwd EY5.68%
FCF(TTM)0.39
FCFY7.57%
OCF(TTM)0.78
OCFY15%
SpS9.17
BVpS2.06
TBVpS1.77
PEG (NY)0.53
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number3.47
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0% | ||
| ROE | 0.02% | ||
| ROCE | 1565.5% | ||
| ROIC | 1085.69% | ||
| ROICexc | 1090.35% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1146.89% | ||
| OM | 989.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0% | ||
| GM | 998.22% | ||
| FCFM | 4.29% |
ROA(3y)-10.02%
ROA(5y)-3.86%
ROE(3y)-38.03%
ROE(5y)-19.1%
ROIC(3y)5.44%
ROIC(5y)4.1%
ROICexc(3y)5.44%
ROICexc(5y)4.1%
ROICexgc(3y)5.96%
ROICexgc(5y)4.74%
ROCE(3y)7.72%
ROCE(5y)5.8%
ROICexgc growth 3Y30.9%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y41.72%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y38.42%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y10.42%
GM growth 5Y12.48%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.14
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.95 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.03 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 84.96% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.2% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 0.85% | ||
| Profit Quality | 121307% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 38.22 |
F-Score7
WACC7.97%
ROIC/WACC136.22
Cap/Depr(3y)192.52%
Cap/Depr(5y)165.5%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.16%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)72.73%
EPS 3Y128.94%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%150%
EPS Next Y37.47%
EPS Next 2Y34%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.31%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.71%
Revenue growth 5Y0.11%
Sales Q2Q%16.57%
Revenue Next Year12.68%
Revenue Next 2Y9.87%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y13643.6%
EBIT growth 3Y33.28%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year121.95%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y224.92%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y77.28%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y37.39%
SUNOPTA INC / SOY.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for SOY stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SOY.CA.
What is the valuation status for SOY stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to SUNOPTA INC (SOY.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of SOY stock?
SUNOPTA INC (SOY.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for SUNOPTA INC (SOY.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SUNOPTA INC (SOY.CA) is expected to grow by 37.47% in the next year.
Is the dividend of SUNOPTA INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of SUNOPTA INC (SOY.CA) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.