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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/15/2025: MAMA (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
1 Year Target Price $14
1 Year Target Price $14
2 | Strong Buy |
2 | Buy |
0 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 46.83% | Avg. Invested days 30 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 381.09M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 85.55 | 1Y Target Price 14 |
Price to earnings Ratio 85.55 | 1Y Target Price 14 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4 | Beta 0.65 | 52 Weeks Range 5.50 - 9.98 | Updated Date 09/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 5.50 - 9.98 | Updated Date 09/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.11 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-09-08 | When - | Estimate 0.025 | Actual 0.03 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 3.34% | Operating Margin (TTM) 4.83% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 7.66% | Return on Equity (TTM) 17.44% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 85.55 | Forward PE 67.11 | Enterprise Value 382229089 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.81 |
Enterprise Value 382229089 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.81 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.82 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 45.64 | Shares Outstanding 40498600 | Shares Floating 34461093 |
Shares Outstanding 40498600 | Shares Floating 34461093 | ||
Percent Insiders 9.62 | Percent Institutions 67.92 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Mama's Creations Inc.

Company Overview
History and Background
Mama's Creations Inc., formerly known as Chef's Kitchen, was founded in 1983. Initially focusing on restaurant-quality prepared foods, it has grown through acquisitions and organic expansion to become a significant player in the fresh and refrigerated food industry.
Core Business Areas
- Prepared Foods: Develops, manufactures, and markets fresh and refrigerated prepared foods, including entrees, side dishes, and complete meals.
Leadership and Structure
Adam Michaels serves as the CEO. The company maintains a typical corporate structure with departments for finance, operations, marketing, and sales.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Pasta Dishes: MamaMancini's pasta dishes such as meatballs and sauce are a core product. Market share data is not readily available for this specific product. Competitors include Rana, Buitoni, and various private-label brands.
- Meatballs: MamaMancini's meatballs, sold in various sizes and formulations, are another key product. Market share data is not readily available for this specific product. Competitors include various meat processing companies and private-label brands.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The prepared foods market is characterized by increasing demand for convenience and fresh, ready-to-eat options. Growth is driven by changing consumer lifestyles and dietary preferences.
Positioning
Mama's Creations Inc. positions itself as a provider of high-quality, fresh, and convenient prepared foods, targeting consumers seeking restaurant-quality meals at home. Competitive advantages include brand recognition and distribution network.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The prepared foods market is estimated to be worth tens of billions of dollars annually. Mama's Creations Inc. is positioned to capture a larger share through product innovation and market expansion.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established brand recognition
- Distribution network in major retailers
- Focus on fresh and high-quality ingredients
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Limited brand awareness compared to larger competitors
- Dependence on a limited number of retailers
- Smaller scale production compared to large competitors
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Development of new product lines
- Strategic acquisitions to expand product portfolio
- Increase penetration in club stores and foodservice channels
Threats
- Increased competition from larger food manufacturers
- Fluctuations in raw material costs
- Changes in consumer preferences and dietary trends
- Economic downturn impacting consumer spending
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)
- Nestle (NSRGY)
- Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG)
Competitive Landscape
Mama's Creations competes with much larger food manufacturers. Its advantages lie in its focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients and its established distribution network. Disadvantages stem from its smaller scale and limited brand awareness compared to major competitors.
Major Acquisitions
T&L Creative Salads, Inc.
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 8
- Strategic Rationale: Expand product offerings into the deli salad category and leveraging T&L's established relationships to broaden customer base.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Mama's Creations has demonstrated growth through organic sales increases and strategic acquisitions.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth driven by expansion into new markets and product innovation. Specific projections require analyst reports.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding product distribution and launching new product lines.
Summary
Mama's Creations shows promise with its focus on fresh, high-quality foods and a growing distribution network. While smaller than its competitors, strategic acquisitions and new product development are boosting growth. The company needs to monitor raw material costs and manage competition effectively to maintain its trajectory.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- SEC Filings
- Analyst Reports (where available)
- Market Research Reports (where available)
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and is for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as financial advice. Market share data is estimated where specific figures are unavailable. Actual results may vary.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
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About Mama's Creations Inc.
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters 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 305 | Website https://www.mamascreations.com |
Full time employees 305 | 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 beef and turkey meatballs, meat loaf, chicken, sausage-related products, and pasta and rice entrees; olive 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. 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 based in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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