MFI:TSX-Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (CAD)

COMMON STOCK | Packaged Foods | TSX

Last Closing Price

CAD 21.88

Change

0.00 (0.00)%

Market Cap

CAD 2.73B

Volume

0.78M

Avg Analyst Target

CAD 39.13 (+78.85%)

Avg User Target

CAD
Average Analyst Rating

Verdict

Fundamental Analysis

Verdict

MFI Stock Forecast & Price:
Based on the Maple Leaf Foods Inc. stock forecasts from 5 analysts, the average analyst target price for Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is CAD 39.13 over the next 12 months. Maple Leaf Foods Inc.’s average analyst rating is Strong Buy. Stock Target Advisor’s own stock analysis of Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is Neutral, which is based on 6 positive signals and 6 negative signals. At the last closing, Maple Leaf Foods Inc.’s stock price was CAD 21.88. Maple Leaf Foods Inc.’s stock price has changed by -19.47% over the past week, -17.22% over the past month and -15.55% over the last year.

About Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (MFI:CA:TSX)

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. produces food products in the United States, Canada, Japan, China, and internationally. It produces various food products, including prepared meats, ready-to-cook and ready-to-serve meals, snacks kits, fresh pork and poultry, and plant protein products. The ...Read More

Company Website : https://www.mapleleaffoods.com

Address : 6985 Financial Drive, Mississauga, ON, Canada, L5N 0A1

Employees : 13,500

Fiscal Year End : December

Currency: CAD

Country : Canada

Technical Indicators

Beta : 0.45

52 Week High : 32.13

Short Ratio : 16.41

52 Week Low : 21.60

Shorted Shares : 2,468,867

200 Day Moving Average : 28.41

Shorted Shares Previous Month : 2,808,149

50 Day Moving Average : 26.19

Shares Held By Insiders : 39.17%

Short Percentage : 4.16%

Shares Held by Institutions : 26.01%

Dividend Yield : 2.97%

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Largest Industry Peers for Packaged Foods

Symbol Name Price(Change) Market Cap Price / Earning Ratio EV/EBITDA
SAP:CA Saputo Inc

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 CAD14.20B 39.52 16.45
PBH:CA Premium Brands Holdings Corpor..

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 CAD4.50B 32.47 16.85
JWEL:CA Jamieson Wellness Inc

N/A

 CAD1.46B 27.12 16.82
SOY:CA SunOpta Inc.

N/A

 CAD1.25B 8.01 46.67
CLR:CA Clearwater Seafoods Incorporat..

N/A

 CAD0.54B 86.74 11.15
HLF:CA High Liner Foods Incorporated

N/A

 CAD0.41B 8.79 8.80
BU:CA Burcon NutraScience Corporatio..

N/A

 CAD0.10B 1,940.00 -8.85
BABY:CA Else Nutrition Holdings Inc

N/A

 CAD0.08B N/A -3.36
SWP:CA Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coff..

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 CAD0.02B 12.86 8.21

ETFs Containing MFI:CA

Symbol Name Weight Mer Price(Change) Market Cap
XST:CA iShares S&P/TSX Capped Co.. 0.00 % 0.61 %

N/A

 CAD0.16B

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs.
Industry/Classification (Packaged Foods)		 Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -25.22% 33% F 15% F
Dividend Return 1.56% 100% A+ 54% F
Total Return -23.67% 33% F 16% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -15.55% 44% F 30% F
Dividend Return 3.15% 100% A+ 61% D-
Total Return -12.41% 44% F 34% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -37.04% 13% F 16% F
Dividend Return 9.02% 50% F 35% F
Total Return -28.01% 13% F 18% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -3.27% 33% F 13% F
Dividend Return 2.19% 83% B 59% F
Total Return -1.08% 33% F 19% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 12.35% 100% A+ 60% D-
Risk Adjusted Return -8.78% 33% F 22% F
Market Capitalization 2.73B 78% C+ 79% C+
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 87%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification
(Packaged Foods)		 Ratio vs. Market
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 39.78 25% F 12% F
Price/Book Ratio 1.61 78% C+ 44% F
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 8.97 56% F 35% F
EV/EBITDA 14.39 56% F 18% F
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 3.32% 44% F 36% F
Return on Invested Capital 4.21% 56% F 50% F
Return on Assets 1.97% 44% F 47% F
Debt to Equity Ratio 61.25% 71% C- 44% F
Technical Ratios  
Dividend Yield 2.97% 67% D+ 39% F
Short Ratio 16.41 33% F 11% F
Short Percent 4.16% 25% F 20% F
Beta 0.45 89% B+ 90% A-
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 97%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

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Fundamental Analysis Breakdown

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.