Ingles Markets, Incorporated (IMKTA) — Stock Score Summary

Ingles Markets, Incorporated (IMKTA) has a MoatMap StockRank of 93/100 based on Quality (54/100), Value (55/100), and Momentum (72/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Ingles Markets is a regional US supermarket chain. While it is a stable business with real estate value, grocery retailing is a low-margin, highly competitive industry with no structural connection to our high-conviction macro themes.

Ingles Markets, Incorporated operates a regional chain of supermarkets primarily across the southeastern United States, offering groceries, fresh produce, and general merchandise. The company often holds a dominant market share in its rural and suburban operating areas, benefiting from strong local customer loyalty and an efficient supply chain. Ingles Markets is vertically integrated with its own processing and distribution facilities, enhancing cost control and product quality.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$92.48
Market Cap$1.7B
P/E (TTM)15.87
P/E (Forward)18.54
Price/Book1.00
Return on Equity6.5%
Return on Invested Capital5.7%
Debt/Equity76.57
Gross Margin24.4%
Operating Margin6.2%
Revenue Growth3.4%
Dividend Yield0.8%
Free Cash Flow$127M

Ingles Markets, Incorporated operates in the Grocery Stores industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ingles Markets, Incorporated’s (IMKTA) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Ingles Markets, Incorporated (IMKTA) is 93/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (54), Value (55), and Momentum (72) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Ingles Markets, Incorporated have an economic moat?
Ingles Markets, Incorporated (IMKTA) has a Quality factor score of 54/100. 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 Ingles Markets, Incorporated a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Ingles Markets, Incorporated (IMKTA) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 93/100. 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 Ingles Markets, Incorporated in?
Ingles Markets, Incorporated (IMKTA) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Grocery Stores industry (United States).
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