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Seneca Foods Corp B (SENEB)

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$103
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Profit since last BUY44.12%
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07/02/2025: SENEB (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Below Average Performance

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0 Analysts rated it

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Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 38.82%
Avg. Invested days 39
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 692.32M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 16.95
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Price to earnings Ratio 16.95
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Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta 0.41
52 Weeks Range 57.51 - 99.99
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 57.51 - 99.99
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 5.9

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Profitability

Profit Margin 2.61%
Operating Margin (TTM) -0.23%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 3.91%
Return on Equity (TTM) 6.78%

Valuation

Trailing PE 16.95
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 1021726968
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.44
Enterprise Value 1021726968
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.44
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.65
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.66
Shares Outstanding 1562160
Shares Floating 4781127
Shares Outstanding 1562160
Shares Floating 4781127
Percent Insiders 89.73
Percent Institutions 5.42

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Seneca Foods Corp B

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Company Overview

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Seneca Foods Corp. was founded in 1949. It has grown through acquisitions and internal expansion to become a significant player in the packaged fruits and vegetables market.

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  • Packaged Fruits and Vegetables: Seneca Foods' core business involves the production and distribution of canned and frozen fruits and vegetables, including private label and branded products.
  • Vegetable Blends: Seneca produces vegetable blends.
  • Snack Chips: Seneca produces snack chips.

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Seneca Foods' leadership team consists of experienced executives in the food processing industry. The company operates with a traditional corporate structure, organized by functional areas and business units.

Top Products and Market Share

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  • Canned Vegetables (e.g., Green Beans, Corn): Seneca is a major producer of canned vegetables. Exact market share data is variable and difficult to ascertain without access to proprietary market research, but they are considered a top producer of private label canned vegetables. Competitors include Del Monte Foods, Birds Eye Foods (frozen). The industry is fragmented making precise share hard to pinpoint. Revenue attributed to canned vegetables isn't publicly broken out
  • Canned Fruits (e.g., Pears, Peaches): Similar to canned vegetables, Seneca produces various canned fruits. Market share data is variable and not publicly disclosed. Competitors include Del Monte, Dole, and generic private labels. Revenue attributed to canned fruits isn't publicly broken out
  • Frozen Vegetables: Seneca produces frozen vegetables. Competitors include Birds Eye, Green Giant (B&G Foods). Revenue attributed to frozen vegetables isn't publicly broken out

Market Dynamics

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The packaged foods industry is mature and competitive, influenced by consumer trends towards healthier eating, convenience, and private label brands. Supply chain efficiencies and cost management are crucial.

Positioning

Seneca Foods is positioned as a value-oriented supplier, focused on private label and branded canned and frozen fruits and vegetables. Their competitive advantage lies in their scale and efficient operations.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for canned and frozen fruits and vegetables in the US is estimated to be in the billions of dollars annually. Seneca Foods captures a portion of this market through its private label and branded product offerings. Their TAM is driven by overall consumer demand, but their market share determines if they can be a leader in the fragmented market

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Established relationships with retailers
  • Efficient operations and cost management
  • Strong presence in private label market
  • Broad product portfolio

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on commodity prices
  • Limited brand recognition compared to major competitors
  • Vulnerability to weather-related crop failures
  • Higher inventory costs

Opportunities

  • Expansion into new product categories (e.g., organic, healthy snacks)
  • Increased demand for private label products
  • Growing export markets
  • Potential acquisitions of smaller competitors

Threats

  • Fluctuations in commodity prices
  • Increased competition from larger food companies
  • Changing consumer preferences (e.g., fresh vs. processed foods)
  • Supply chain disruptions
  • Rising energy costs

Competitors and Market Share

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Competitive Landscape

Seneca Foods is competitive in the private label segment. It leverages scale and operational efficiency, but faces challenges from larger, more diversified food companies.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth is influenced by acquisitions, product innovation, and market conditions. Reviewing past financial reports shows the direction of the company.

Future Projections: Future growth projections depend on strategic initiatives, market trends, and analyst estimates. Access to analyst reports will give a good insight into the projections.

Recent Initiatives: Seneca Foods has initiated some initiatives by investing in its supply chain operations and expanding the portfolio.

Summary

Seneca Foods is a stable player in the packaged foods industry, particularly strong in private label canned and frozen goods. Its efficient operations and established retailer relationships are key strengths. Commodity price volatility and competition from larger brands pose challenges, but opportunities exist in expanding product lines and export markets. It continues to show growth, but brand recognition remains a challenge.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • SEC Filings
  • Company Website
  • Industry Reports
  • Market Research Reports (where available)

Disclaimers:

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About Seneca Foods Corp B

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Fairport, NY, United States
IPO Launch date 1990-03-26
President, CEO & Director Mr. Paul L. Palmby
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Packaged Foods
Full time employees 2800
Full time employees 2800

Seneca Foods Corporation provides packaged fruits and vegetables in the United States and internationally. The company offers canned, frozen, and jarred produce; jarred fruit; and snack chips and other food products under the private label, as well as under various national and regional brands that the company owns or licenses, including Seneca, Libby's, Green Giant, Aunt Nellie's, CherryMan, Green Valley, and READ. In addition, it packs canned and frozen vegetables under contract packing agreements. Further, the company engages in the sale of cans, ends, and seeds, as well aircraft operations. It provides its products to grocery outlets, including supermarkets, mass merchandisers, limited assortment stores, club stores, and dollar stores; specialty retailers; and food service distributors, restaurant chains, industrial markets, other food packagers, and export customers in approximately 55 countries, as well as federal, state, and local governments for school and other feeding programs. Seneca Foods Corporation was incorporated in 1949 and is headquartered in Fairport, New York.