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Bridgford Foods Corporation (BRID)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/14/2025: BRID (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -21.46% | Avg. Invested days 30 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 69.35M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 7.93 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 7.93 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta -0.24 | 52 Weeks Range 7.50 - 14.69 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 7.50 - 14.69 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.81 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -3.29% | Operating Margin (TTM) -6.35% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -3.6% | Return on Equity (TTM) -5.87% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 73659289 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.31 |
Enterprise Value 73659289 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.31 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.33 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.65 | Shares Outstanding 9076830 | Shares Floating 1658156 |
Shares Outstanding 9076830 | Shares Floating 1658156 | ||
Percent Insiders 80.7 | Percent Institutions 5.2 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Bridgford Foods Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Bridgford Foods Corporation was founded in 1932. Initially a retail meat market, it evolved into a national manufacturer and distributor of frozen and snack food products. Key milestones include expanding product lines and establishing nationwide distribution networks.
Core Business Areas
- Frozen Foods: Production and distribution of frozen bread dough, rolls, and other baked goods for retail and foodservice.
- Snack Foods: Manufacture and sale of beef jerky, pepperoni, and other snack products under the Bridgford brand.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership includes the CEO and a board of directors. The organizational structure involves production, sales, marketing, finance, and distribution departments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Frozen Bread Dough: Bridgford's frozen bread dough is a key product, sold in grocery stores nationwide. Market share is estimated to be around 15% in the frozen dough category. Competitors include Rhodes Bake-N-Serv and Pillsbury (General Mills).
- Beef Jerky: Bridgford beef jerky is a significant snack food offering. Estimated market share is around 3% of the total jerky market. Competitors include Jack Link's, Slim Jim (Conagra Brands), and Oberto.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The frozen food and snack food industries are competitive, with growth driven by convenience, changing consumer preferences, and innovation in product offerings.
Positioning
Bridgford Foods occupies a niche position, focusing on value-priced products and maintaining strong distribution relationships. Its competitive advantage lies in its established brand recognition and consistent product quality.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The combined TAM for frozen baked goods and snack meats in the US is estimated to be over $50 billion. Bridgford Foods is positioned to capture a share of this market through its established distribution channels and brand recognition.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established brand recognition
- Strong distribution network
- Value-priced product offerings
- Long-standing relationships with retailers
Weaknesses
- Limited marketing budget compared to larger competitors
- Reliance on a few core product categories
- Vulnerability to commodity price fluctuations
- Smaller R&D budget compared to larger competitors.
Opportunities
- Expansion into new product categories
- Increased online sales and e-commerce presence
- Targeting health-conscious consumers with healthier snack options
- Expansion into international markets
Threats
- Intense competition from larger food companies
- Changing consumer preferences and dietary trends
- Rising ingredient and transportation costs
- Economic downturn impacting consumer spending
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
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Competitive Landscape
Bridgford Foods faces intense competition from larger, more diversified companies. Its advantage lies in its established brand and distribution network, but it is disadvantaged by its smaller marketing budget and limited product portfolio.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth trends unavailable without live data access.
Future Projections: Future projections unavailable without live data access.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include focusing on core product lines, streamlining distribution, and limited investments in marketing.
Summary
Bridgford Foods is a small company in a competitive space, relying on established brand recognition and distribution. They are competing with major players like General Mills and Conagra Brands. They face threats from larger companies and need to expand their product lines to grow. While Bridgford has a strong brand, their weaknesses in marketing and smaller R&D budget makes it harder to keep up with bigger players.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company website
- Industry reports
- Market research data
- Public filings
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market share data are estimates and may vary.
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.
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About Bridgford Foods Corporation
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Dallas, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1984-09-07 | CEO - | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Packaged Foods | Full time employees 648 | Website https://www.bridgford.com |
Full time employees 648 | Website https://www.bridgford.com | ||
Bridgford Foods Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, markets, and distributes frozen and snack food products in the United States. It operates in two segments, Frozen Food Products and Snack Food Products. The company offers biscuits, bread dough items, roll dough items, and dry sausage and beef jerky products, as well as non-refrigerated snack food products. It provides setting up, maintaining the display, and restocking services. It sells frozen food products to food service and retail customers through wholesalers, cooperatives, and distributors; and snack food items to supermarkets, mass merchandise, and convenience retail stores through customer-owned distribution centers and direct store delivery network. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Bridgford Foods Corporation is a subsidiary of Bridgford Industries Incorporated.
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