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B&G Foods Inc (BGS)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: BGS (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
7 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $4.5
1 Year Target Price $4.5
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 5 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 2 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -49.8% | Avg. Invested days 30 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 341.62M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 4.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 4.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 7 | Beta 0.52 | 52 Weeks Range 3.67 - 8.36 | Updated Date 08/14/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 3.67 - 8.36 | Updated Date 08/14/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 17.63% | Basic EPS (TTM) -2.83 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-08-04 | When - | Estimate 0.06 | Actual 0.04 |
Profitability
Profit Margin -12.02% | Operating Margin (TTM) 9.72% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.86% | Return on Equity (TTM) -35.36% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 6.84 | Enterprise Value 2328507158 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.18 |
Enterprise Value 2328507158 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.18 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.25 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 31.24 | Shares Outstanding 80003800 | Shares Floating 76915604 |
Shares Outstanding 80003800 | Shares Floating 76915604 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.21 | Percent Institutions 77.3 |
Upturn AI SWOT
B&G Foods Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
B&G Foods, Inc. was founded in 1889 as Bloch & Guggenheimer, a pickle company. Over time, it grew through acquisitions of established brands in the shelf-stable food sector.
Core Business Areas
- Frozen and Vegetables: Includes frozen vegetables, canned vegetables, and other related products.
- Spices and Seasonings: Includes spices, seasonings, and flavorings.
- Canned and Dry Foods: Includes canned meats, beans, and other pantry staples.
- Specialty Brands: Includes a variety of niche food brands with unique product offerings.
Leadership and Structure
David Wenner is the Interim President and CEO. The organizational structure is typical of a publicly traded food company, with functional departments like marketing, sales, operations, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Green Giant: Frozen and canned vegetables. Significant market share in frozen vegetable category, competing with Birds Eye (Conagra Brands CAG), Pictsweet, and store brands.
- Cream of Wheat: Hot cereal. Competes with Quaker Oats (PEP), Malt-O-Meal (Post Holdings POST), and private label brands. Specific market share data unavailable, but a leading brand in its category.
- Ortega: Mexican foods, including taco shells and sauces. Competes with Old El Paso (General Mills GIS) and private label brands.
- Mrs. Butterworth's: Syrups and pancake mixes, competes with Aunt Jemima(PepsiCo PEP) and Log Cabin syrups.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The packaged food industry is mature and competitive, characterized by slow growth, changing consumer preferences, and pressure from private label brands. Consolidation through mergers and acquisitions is common.
Positioning
B&G Foods focuses on acquiring and revitalizing established but underperforming brands in the shelf-stable food sector. Its competitive advantage lies in efficient operations and strong brand management.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for shelf-stable and frozen foods is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars annually. B&G Foods is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM through its portfolio of well-known brands, estimated TAM 700 billion dollars.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established brand portfolio
- Strong distribution network
- Experienced management team
- Efficient operations
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Dependence on acquisitions for growth
- Vulnerability to commodity price fluctuations
- Lack of innovation in core product categories
Opportunities
- Further acquisitions of complementary brands
- Expansion into new product categories
- Increased focus on e-commerce
- Growing demand for healthy and convenient food options
Threats
- Intense competition from larger food companies
- Rising input costs
- Changing consumer preferences
- Economic downturn
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- GIS
- CAG
- KHC
- HSY
- MDLZ
- PEP
Competitive Landscape
B&G Foods competes with larger and more diversified food companies. Its advantage lies in its focus on niche brands and efficient operations, but it faces challenges related to scale and financial resources.
Major Acquisitions
Clabber Girl Corporation
- Year: 2019
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 80
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded B&G Foods' portfolio of baking-related products and increased its presence in the center-of-store aisle.
Crisco
- Year: 2020
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 550
- Strategic Rationale: Crisco is a staple that has been used in kitchens for decades, expanding B&G's product offerings.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: B&G Foods' historical growth has been driven primarily by acquisitions. Organic growth has been more challenging to achieve.
Future Projections: Future projections requires real time data, which cannot be provided in this format. Refer to analyst reports for specific estimates.
Recent Initiatives: Focusing on debt reduction, streamlining operations, and selectively investing in brand marketing.
Summary
B&G Foods is a company with a portfolio of established brands that it seeks to revitalize through operational efficiencies and marketing investments. The company's high debt levels and dependence on acquisitions for growth are areas of concern. It benefits from its strong distribution network and experienced management. However, it needs to navigate intense competition and changing consumer preferences to achieve sustainable growth in the long term.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- B&G Foods' SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Company Website
- Industry Reports
- Financial News Articles
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and should not be considered financial advice. The information provided is subject to change without notice. Market share data is approximate and may vary depending on the source. Always conduct thorough research before making investment decisions.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About B&G Foods Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Parsippany, NJ, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2007-05-23 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Kenneth Charles Keller Jr. | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Packaged Foods | Full time employees 2610 | Website https://bgfoods.com |
Full time employees 2610 | Website https://bgfoods.com | ||
B&G Foods, Inc. manufactures, sells, and distributes a portfolio of shelf-stable and frozen foods, and household products in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. The company's products include frozen and canned vegetables, vegetables, canola and other cooking oils, vegetable shortening, cooking sprays, oatmeal and other hot cereals, fruit spreads, canned meats and beans, bagel chips, spices, seasonings, hot sauces, wine vinegar, maple syrups, molasses, salad dressings, pizza crusts, Mexican-style sauces, dry soups, taco shells and kits, salsas, pickles, peppers, tomato-based products, crackers, baking powder and soda, corn starch, nut clusters, and other specialty products. It markets its products under various brands, including Ac'cent, B&G, B&G Sandwich Toppers, B&M, Baker's Joy, Bear Creek Country Kitchens, Brer Rabbit, Canoleo, Cary's, Clabber Girl, Cream of Rice, Cream of Wheat, Crisco, Dash, Davis, Devonsheer, Don Pepino, Durkee, Grandma's, Green Giant, Joan of Arc, Las Palmas, Le Sueur, MacDonald's, Mama Mary's, Maple Grove Farms of Vermont, McCann's, Molly McButter, New York Flatbreads, New York Style, Old London, Ortega, Polaner, Red Devil, Regina, Sa-són, Sclafani, Spice Islands, Spring Tree, Sugar Twin, Tone's, Trappey's, TrueNorth, Underwood, Vermont Maid, Victoria, and Wright's. The company also sells, markets, and distributes household products under the Static Guard brand. It sells and distributes its products directly, as well as through a network of independent brokers and distributors to supermarket chains, foodservice outlets, mass merchants, warehouse clubs, non-food outlets, and specialty distributors. The company was formerly known as B&G Foods Holdings Corp. and changed its name to B&G Foods, Inc. in October 2004. B&G Foods, Inc. was founded in 1822 and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey.
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