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FRPT

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Freshpet, Inc. · Consumer Defensive · United States · $3.4B · Avg Vol: $88M/d

38
StockRank
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Q
59
V
26
M
46
P/E (TTM)
18.2x
ROE
17.6%
D/E
0.4x
Dividend %

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Freshpet, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of fresh, refrigerated pet food and treats, sold primarily through its branded refrigerators in grocery and pet specialty stores. Its competitive moat is built on a unique product offering that caters to the humanization of pets trend, a specialized cold supply chain, and strong brand loyalty from consumers seeking healthier, less-processed pet food options. Freshpet is a pioneer and market leader in the fast-growing fresh pet food category, characterized by its innovative distribution model and premium product positioning.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue595.3M766.9M975.2M1.1B22.8%1.2B1.2B1.3B9.8%
EPS-1.29-0.700.972.85193.8%3.861.691.98-16.7%
Shares48.0M48.3M48.7M49.0M+1.9%48.1M
Debt5.7M425.1M424.1M495.0M342.6%493.7M
Equity1.0B953.5M1.1B1.2B5.4%
Op CF-43.2M75.9M154.3M160.6M45.4%206.6M
Inv CF-233.4M-239.1M-187.1M-148.2M
Fin CF336.5M327.3M4.6M-3.0M
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PRICE (1Y)+7.3%
59.5463.7968.0572.3076.55Jul 30Aug 20Sep 10
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$65.17
RSI (14)
23.7
52W High
$86.00
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
59
ROIC
10.1%49.0
ROE
17.6%79.6
GP/Assets
27.4%49.3
Op. Margin
7.1%50.7
FCF/Assets
3.4%42.8
Piotroski
889.8
Int. Cover
12.3x53.1
D/E Ratio
0.40x47.4
Current Ratio
6.05x95.4
Value
26
P/E (TTM)
18.2x44.0
EV/EBITDA
18.2x20.1
P/FCF
55.8x14.8
P/B
2.8x30.2
P/S
2.9x18.5
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
46
52W High %
76%41.7
RS 6M
-32%17.8
SMA 50/200
1.02x60.0
EPS Rev 4W
+9.6%95.3
EPS Rev 12W
+3.1%85.5
EPS Improve
-49%3.5
Q Growth
19%61.6

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$3.4B
P/E (Forward)
35.8x
Gross Margin
41.4%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Defensive, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of FRPT are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
FRPTFreshpet, Inc.(you)$3.4B38Hold
POSTPost Holdings, Inc.$3.9B30Sell
UTZUtz Brands, Inc.$2.0B32Sell
MZTIThe Marzetti Company$3.1B53Hold
CAGConagra Brands, Inc.$7.7B36Hold
PPCPilgrim's Pride Corporation$7.5B41Hold
CPBThe Campbell's Company$7.0B45Hold
FLOFlowers Foods, Inc.$1.5B45Hold
JJSFJ&J Snack Foods Corp.$1.7B49Hold
MKCMcCormick & Company, Incorporated$14.9B38Hold

Peer medians: ROE 9.2% · P/E 20.6x · Gross margin 34.5%

Freshpet, Inc. (FRPT): Stock Score Summary

Freshpet, Inc. (FRPT) has a MoatMap StockRank of 38/100 based on Quality (59/100), Value (26/100), and Momentum (46/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

Freshpet, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of fresh, refrigerated pet food and treats, sold primarily through its branded refrigerators in grocery and pet specialty stores. Its competitive moat is built on a unique product offering that caters to the humanization of pets trend, a specialized cold supply chain, and strong brand loyalty from consumers seeking healthier, less-processed pet food options. Freshpet is a pioneer and market leader in the fast-growing fresh pet food category, characterized by its innovative distribution model and premium product positioning.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$65.17
Market Cap$3.4B
P/E (TTM)18.20
P/E (Forward)35.79
Price/Book2.76
Return on Equity17.6%
Return on Invested Capital10.1%
Debt/Equity0.40x
Gross Margin41.4%
Operating Margin7.1%
Revenue Growth15.5%
Free Cash Flow$61M

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Freshpet, Inc.’s (FRPT) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Freshpet, Inc. (FRPT) is 38/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (59), Value (26), and Momentum (46) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Freshpet, Inc. have an economic moat?
Freshpet, Inc. (FRPT) has a Quality factor score of 59/100. 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 Freshpet, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Freshpet, Inc. (FRPT) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 38/100. 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 Freshpet, Inc. in?
Freshpet, Inc. (FRPT) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Packaged Foods industry (United States).