B&G Foods, Inc. (BGS) — Stock Score Summary

B&G Foods, Inc. (BGS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 65/100 based on Quality (32/100), Value (70/100), and Momentum (46/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. B&G Foods is a highly leveraged packaged food company with weak organic growth and low quality metrics, making it a value trap rather than a compounder.

B&G Foods, Inc. is a diversified food company that manufactures, sells, and distributes a portfolio of well-known branded shelf-stable and frozen foods across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. The company primarily grows through strategic acquisitions of established brands, leveraging a robust distribution network and marketing capabilities. As a consumer defensive player, B&G Foods maintains market share through its portfolio of legacy brands in various packaged food categories.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$3.86
Market Cap$336M
P/E (Forward)6.05
Price/Book0.79
Return on Equity-16.7%
Return on Invested Capital3.9%
Debt/Equity510.24
Gross Margin21.9%
Operating Margin9.0%
Revenue Growth-3.9%
Dividend Yield9.6%
Free Cash Flow$193M

B&G Foods, Inc. operates in the Packaged Foods industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is B&G Foods, Inc.’s (BGS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for B&G Foods, Inc. (BGS) is 65/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (32), Value (70), and Momentum (46) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does B&G Foods, Inc. have an economic moat?
B&G Foods, Inc. (BGS) has a Quality factor score of 32/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is B&G Foods, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for B&G Foods, Inc. (BGS) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 65/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is B&G Foods, Inc. in?
B&G Foods, Inc. (BGS) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Packaged Foods industry (United States).
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