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Bridgford Foods Corporation (BRID)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/15/2025: 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 -18.56% | Avg. Invested days 27 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/15/2025 |
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 by Hugh H. Bridgford. Initially a retail meat market, it evolved into a manufacturer of frozen and snack food products. Significant milestones include expansion into national distribution and diversification of product lines.
Core Business Areas
- Retail: Manufactures and distributes frozen and refrigerated dough products, including bread dough, roll dough, and pizza dough, sold through supermarkets and grocery stores.
- Food Service: Supplies food service establishments with ready-to-eat meats, sandwiches, and snacks.
- Contract Manufacturing: Produces food products for other companies under private label agreements.
Leadership and Structure
Mark Bridgford is the current President and CEO. The company has a traditional hierarchical structure with departments for manufacturing, sales, marketing, finance, and operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Bridgford Frozen Dough: Frozen bread and roll dough products are a primary offering, competing with Rhodes and Sister Schubert's. Market share data not publicly available. Revenue data not publicly available. Competitors: Rhodes, Sister Schubert's.
- Jerky and Sausage Products: Jerky and sausage snack items distributed nationally. Market share data not publicly available. Revenue data not publicly available. Competitors: Jack Link's, Slim Jim.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The food manufacturing industry is characterized by intense competition, changing consumer preferences, and evolving regulations. Growth is driven by innovation, convenience, and health trends.
Positioning
Bridgford Foods Corporation occupies a niche position in the frozen dough and snack food segments, focusing on quality and brand recognition. Competitive advantages include established distribution networks and loyal customer base.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for frozen bakery products and meat snacks is estimated at $30 billion and $15 billion, respectively. Bridgford holds a small percentage of these large markets, indicating significant growth potential.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established Brand Name
- National Distribution Network
- Diverse Product Portfolio
- Strong Customer Relationships
Weaknesses
- Limited Marketing Budget Compared to Larger Competitors
- Dependence on a Few Key Retailers
- Lack of Significant International Presence
- Relatively Small Scale of Operations
Opportunities
- Expansion into New Product Categories
- Increased Focus on Health and Wellness Trends
- Growth in Online Sales Channels
- Strategic Acquisitions of Smaller Competitors
Threats
- Rising Raw Material Costs
- Intense Competition from Larger Food Manufacturers
- Changing Consumer Preferences
- Economic Downturns
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Hormel Foods Corp (HRL)
- Tyson Foods (TSN)
- Conagra Brands (CAG)
Competitive Landscape
Bridgford Foods Corporation competes with larger, more established food manufacturers. Its competitive advantages include niche market focus and brand loyalty. Disadvantages include limited resources and marketing reach.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth trends are difficult to determine without access to the company's financial statements.
Future Projections: Future growth projections are unavailable due to the company's private status.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives are unavailable without access to internal company information.
Summary
Bridgford Foods Corporation is a privately held company which makes analysis limited. It has a good reputation and has strong customer relationships in the locations it does business. However it does not compete with the largest of the public food company brands, it does have the ability to expand more. One thing it needs to look out for is the increasing raw materials costs that could affect its profits.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- Market Research Reports
- Industry Publications
- SEC Filings of publicly traded Competitors
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on limited publicly available information. Financial data is estimated. Private company data is not accessible.
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 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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