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SunOpta Inc. (STKL)

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Upturn Advisory Summary

08/14/2025: STKL (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

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6 Analysts rated it

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1 Year Target Price $9.6

1 Year Target Price $9.6

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$9.6 Target price
52w Low $3.64
Current$6.13
52w High $8.11

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -3.4%
Avg. Invested days 41
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 730.40M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 9.6
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 9.6
Volume (30-day avg) 6
Beta 1.33
52 Weeks Range 3.65 - 8.11
Updated Date 08/15/2025
52 Weeks Range 3.65 - 8.11
Updated Date 08/15/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.02

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-08-06
When -
Estimate 0.03
Actual 0.04

Profitability

Profit Margin -0.76%
Operating Margin (TTM) 5.3%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 4.03%
Return on Equity (TTM) -0.94%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 48.08
Enterprise Value 1124786376
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.96
Enterprise Value 1124786376
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.96
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.47
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 17.64
Shares Outstanding 118186000
Shares Floating 110253426
Shares Outstanding 118186000
Shares Floating 110253426
Percent Insiders 1.71
Percent Institutions 85.28

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SunOpta Inc.

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

SunOpta Inc. was founded in 1973 as a Canadian company focused on organic and specialty foods. Originally named Stake Technology, it evolved through acquisitions and strategic shifts to become a leading provider of plant-based and fruit-based foods and beverages.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Plant-Based Foods and Beverages: Focuses on producing and selling plant-based milk alternatives (almond, soy, oat, etc.), creamers, yogurt alternatives, and other related products. Offers both branded and private label options.
  • Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages: Involves the sourcing, processing, and packaging of fruit-based products, including fruit snacks, purees, concentrates, and other fruit ingredients. Serves various food manufacturers and retailers.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The company is led by CEO Joseph D. Ennen. The organizational structure is divided functionally, with teams focused on plant-based foods, fruit-based foods, operations, sales, marketing, and finance. The Board of Directors provides oversight and strategic guidance.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Plant-Based Milk Alternatives (Almond, Oat, Soy): SunOpta produces a wide range of plant-based milk alternatives, including almond, oat, and soy milk, under both their own brands and private label agreements. They are a major player in the private label space. Market share data is variable and dependent on category. Competitors include Oatly, Danone (Silk), and Blue Diamond (Almond Breeze).
  • Fruit Snacks and Ingredients: SunOpta supplies fruit purees, concentrates, and other fruit-based ingredients to food and beverage manufacturers. They also offer packaged fruit snacks. Market share data varies by specific product and customer. Competitors include Dole, Welch's, and ingredient suppliers like Ingredion.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The plant-based foods and beverage industry is experiencing rapid growth, driven by increasing consumer demand for healthier and more sustainable food options. The fruit-based ingredients market is also growing, driven by the demand for natural and healthy ingredients in processed foods.

Positioning

SunOpta is positioned as a leading provider of plant-based and fruit-based foods and ingredients, with a strong focus on organic and non-GMO products. The company's competitive advantages include its integrated supply chain, manufacturing capabilities, and private label expertise.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global plant-based food market is projected to reach hundreds of billions USD. SunOpta is positioned to capture a significant portion of this market through its diverse product portfolio and expanding production capacity.

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Strengths

  • Strong position in the growing plant-based food market
  • Extensive private label capabilities
  • Integrated supply chain
  • Focus on organic and non-GMO products
  • Diversified product portfolio

Weaknesses

  • Exposure to commodity price fluctuations
  • Dependence on key customers
  • Competition from larger, more established players
  • Operational inefficiencies

Opportunities

  • Expanding into new plant-based product categories
  • Increasing penetration in international markets
  • Acquiring smaller, innovative food companies
  • Leveraging sustainability trends

Threats

  • Intensifying competition in the plant-based food market
  • Changing consumer preferences
  • Supply chain disruptions
  • Regulatory changes related to food labeling and safety

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • OTLY
  • DBD
  • WMK

Competitive Landscape

SunOpta faces intense competition from established food companies and emerging plant-based startups. Its advantages include its private label capabilities and integrated supply chain, while its disadvantages include its smaller size and limited brand recognition compared to some competitors.

Major Acquisitions

Sunrise Growers

  • Year: 2021
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 450
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded SunOpta's fruit-based business and strengthened its position as a leading provider of fruit-based products and ingredients.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: SunOpta has experienced growth driven by the increasing demand for plant-based foods and fruit-based ingredients.

Future Projections: Future growth projections are based on analyst estimates and company guidance. These projections are dynamic and subject to change.

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include capacity expansions, acquisitions, and product innovations in the plant-based and fruit-based categories.

Summary

SunOpta is a mid-sized player in the food industry, benefitting from strong growth in the plant-based food market. The company's strengths include its focus on organic and non-GMO products and its relationships with private label customers. Intensifying competition and commodity price volatility are key risks the company needs to manage carefully.

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About SunOpta Inc.

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Eden Prairie, MN, United States
IPO Launch date 1990-03-26
CEO & Director Mr. Brian W. Kocher
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Beverages - Non-Alcoholic
Full time employees 1248
Full time employees 1248

SunOpta Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of plant and fruit-based food and beverage products in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It provides plant-based beverage products, including oat, almond, soy, coconut, rice, hemp, and other bases under the Dream and West Life brands names; oat-based creamers under the SOWN brand name; ready-to-drink protein shakes; packaged teas and concentrates; meat and vegetable broths and stocks; and nut, grain, seed, and legume-based beverages. The company also offers plant-based ingredients, such as oatbase, soybase, oatgold, hempbase, and soy powders and okara; ready-to-eat fruit snacks made from apple purée and juice concentrate in bar, bit, twist, strip and sandwich formats; cold pressed fruit bars; ready-to-eat fruit smoothie and chia bowls topped with frozen fruit; and liquid and dry ingredients for internal use and for sale to other food and beverage manufacturers. It sells its products through various distribution channels, including foodservice operators, grocery retailers and club stores, branded food companies, and food manufacturers, as well as e-commerce channels. The company was formerly known as Stake Technology Ltd. and changed its name to SunOpta Inc. in October 2003. SunOpta Inc. was incorporated in 1973 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.