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Mama\'s Creations Inc.(MAMA)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for MAMA
09/24/2026: MAMA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Mama's Creations Inc. is a small-cap packaged food company specializing in high-quality refrigerated deli meals. The company has a leading position in the premium deli space, known for its clean-label meatballs and Italian entrees that solve labor issues for retailers. Its primary growth story involves scaling distribution across national club stores and grocery chains while diversifying its product portfolio. Investors must weigh this potential against significant competition from large food conglomerates and the risk of raw material cost volatility. The stock may best suit growth investors who are comfortable with the execution risks inherent in a scaling company, and it is a name to monitor for further retail expansion developments.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | The company is in an active expansion phase with a clear strategy to increase store penetration and product offerings. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | The stock fits this style only when accompanied by positive technical signals and strong quarterly growth execution. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Valuation may be attractive relative to long-term growth potential, though it currently requires growth-oriented assumptions. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay a dividend as it prioritizes cash for business expansion. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The company's small-cap nature and reliance on competitive retail channels involve higher volatility and execution risks. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | Small-cap stocks in the food sector can experience significant swings based on quarterly results. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Investors rely on consistent execution of the growth plan to justify current valuation multiples. |
| Competition risk (Food conglomerate competition) | High | Larger competitors with greater economies of scale can exert pressure on pricing and shelf space. |
| Business quality | Medium | The company has a solid, simple product model, but lacks the deep protective moat of large-cap food brands. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | This is a growth-stage company that does not provide income to shareholders. |
| Execution risk | Medium / high | Success depends on maintaining retail partnerships and managing supply chain complexities. |
Price Behavior
Rolling Over
The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.
Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -10.96% | Avg. Invested days 30 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/24/2026 |
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Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 630.36M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 78.65 | 1Y Target Price 22.29 |
Price to earnings Ratio 78.65 | 1Y Target Price 22.29 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 744.5K shares | Beta 0.56 | 52 Weeks Range 9.90 - 21.00 | Updated Date 09/24/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 9.90 - 21.00 | Updated Date 09/24/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.17 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Prepared Deli Foods | Beef, turkey, and chicken meatballs, as well as various pasta-based refrigerated entrees. | The company makes money by selling high-margin prepared foods to supermarket deli departments. |
| North American Geography | Distribution across major grocery, club, and mass-market retailers in the US and Canada. | Revenue is highly dependent on North American consumer appetite for convenient, high-quality deli meals. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2026-09-03 | When After Market | Estimate 0.05 | Actual 0.06 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 3.55% | Operating Margin (TTM) 5.48% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 5.34% | Return on Equity (TTM) 7.51% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 78.65 | Forward PE 51.28 | Enterprise Value 501.36M | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.02 |
Enterprise Value 501.36M | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.02 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.4 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 30.08 | Shares Outstanding 47.15M | Shares Floating 43.18M |
Shares Outstanding 47.15M | Shares Floating 43.18M | ||
Percent Insiders 1.67 | Percent Institutions 87.2 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Mama's Creations Inc.
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters East Rutherford, NJ, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2013-05-22 | CEO & Chairman Mr. Adam L. Michaels | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Packaged Foods | Full time employees 581 | Website https://www.mamascreations.com |
Full time employees 581 | Website https://www.mamascreations.com | ||
Mama's Creations, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets fresh deli-prepared foods in the United States. The company offers chicken, beef and turkey meatballs, meat loaf, sausage-related products, and pasta and rice entrees; olives, olive mixes, and savory products; and hot bars, salad bars, prepared foods, sandwich, and cold deli and foods-to-go sections. It sells its products directly to supermarkets, club chains, mass-market retailers; and food retailer and distributors, as well as through website and social media channels. The company was formerly known as MamaMancini's Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to Mama's Creations, Inc. in August 2023. Mama's Creations, Inc. was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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