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B&G Foods Inc (BGS)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/27/2025: 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
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.
Year Target Price $5.5
Year Target Price $5.5
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 5 | Hold |
| 0 | Under performing |
| 2 | Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -46.25% | 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 06/27/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 350.31M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 5.58 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 5.58 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.58 | 52 Weeks Range 3.97 - 8.74 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 3.97 - 8.74 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 17.31% | Basic EPS (TTM) -2.66 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -11.16% | Operating Margin (TTM) 9.23% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.95% | Return on Equity (TTM) -32.48% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 6.27 | Enterprise Value 2346653728 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.19 |
Enterprise Value 2346653728 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.19 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.25 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 31.24 | Shares Outstanding 79797904 | Shares Floating 76709710 |
Shares Outstanding 79797904 | Shares Floating 76709710 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.22 | Percent Institutions 77.05 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 2.43 | Target Price 5.5 | Buy - | Strong Buy - |
Buy - | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold 5 | Sell - | Strong Sell 2 | |
Strong Sell 2 |
Upturn AI SWOT
B&G Foods Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
B&G Foods, Inc. was founded in 1889 as Bloch & Guggenheimer, importing and selling pickles, relishes, and condiments. Over time, it has grown through acquisitions, building a portfolio of iconic brands.
Core Business Areas
- Shelf-Stable Foods: Includes canned vegetables, fruits, sauces, condiments, spices, and other shelf-stable products.
- Frozen Foods: Includes frozen vegetables and other frozen food items.
Leadership and Structure
David Wenner is the interim President and CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with a Board of Directors and various functional departments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Green Giant: Frozen and canned vegetables. Competitors: Birds Eye (PINNACLE FOODS INC) (now Conagra Brands), private label brands. Market share is significant in frozen vegetables.
- Cream of Wheat: Hot cereal. Competitors: Quaker Oats (PEP), Malt-O-Meal (Post Holdings).
- Ortega: Mexican foods, including taco shells, sauces, and seasonings. Competitors: Old El Paso (GIS), private label brands.
- Crisco: Cooking Oil. Competitors: Mazola (ACH Food Companies), Wesson (Conagra Brands)
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The packaged foods industry is mature and competitive, with slow growth and a focus on innovation, health trends, and private label competition.
Positioning
B&G Foods focuses on acquiring and revitalizing mature brands, giving them a mid-tier presence in the market. The company has seen pricing pressure recently.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for packaged foods is in the hundreds of billions of dollars. B&G Foods captures a small percentage by specializing in particular niches through revitalizing mature brands.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand portfolio
- Established distribution network
- Experience in acquiring and integrating brands
- High-margin product portfolio
Weaknesses
- High debt load
- Dependence on acquisitions for growth
- Vulnerable to private label competition
- Supply Chain Disruptions
Opportunities
- Further acquisitions of complementary brands
- Expansion into new product categories
- Growth in e-commerce
- Meeting evolving consumer preferences, such as health and wellness trends
Threats
- Intense competition from larger food companies
- Changing consumer preferences
- Rising commodity costs
- Economic downturn
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- GIS
- KHC
- CAG
- POST
Competitive Landscape
B&G Foods is smaller than major players like General Mills (GIS) and Kraft Heinz (KHC), relying on niche brands and acquisitions to compete. They also compete heavily with private label brands.
Major Acquisitions
Clabber Girl
- Year: 2019
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 80
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded B&G's baking portfolio with a leading baking powder brand.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth is driven by acquisitions and organic growth of existing brands. This requires historical data to compare.
Future Projections: Future projections rely on analyst estimates and company guidance, requiring real-time data and models.
Recent Initiatives: Company initiatives would need to be researched in recent financial reports and press releases, and are rapidly changing.
Summary
B&G Foods has acquired a large portfolio of iconic and high-margin brands. The company faces challenges due to its high debt load, and dependence on acquisitions. It can benefit from continued brand revitalization, market expansion, and addressing supply chain weaknesses. B&G needs to watch out for economic downturns which affect consumer spending and private labels.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Company Investor Relations
- Market Research Reports
- Industry News Sources
- Yahoo Finance
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Financial data and market conditions are subject to change. Consult with a financial professional before making any 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 2846 | Website https://bgfoods.com |
Full time employees 2846 | 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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