MGP Ingredients, Inc. (MGPI) — Stock Score Summary

MGP Ingredients, Inc. (MGPI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 30/100 based on Quality (32/100), Value (63/100), and Momentum (22/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. MGP Ingredients is facing a structural oversupply in the US whiskey market, leading to margin compression in its distilling solutions segment. It lacks the pricing power and brand equity of premium consumer-facing spirits companies.

MGP Ingredients produces and supplies premium distilled spirits, including whiskey, bourbon, gin, and vodka, to third-party brands and its own proprietary labels, alongside specialty wheat proteins and starches. Its competitive moat is large-scale distillation capacity, expertise in aged spirits production, and a diversified customer base, providing essential ingredients to both beverage and food industries. MGP is a significant behind-the-scenes player in the American spirits industry, supplying numerous brands while developing its own premium labels.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$16.50
Market Cap$395M
P/E (Forward)7.73
Price/Book0.60
Return on Equity-34.1%
Return on Invested Capital-9.0%
Debt/Equity43.81
Gross Margin36.4%
Operating Margin5.9%
Revenue Growth-12.5%
Dividend Yield3.0%
Free Cash Flow$45M

MGP Ingredients, Inc. operates in the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MGP Ingredients, Inc.’s (MGPI) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for MGP Ingredients, Inc. (MGPI) is 30/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (32), Value (63), and Momentum (22) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does MGP Ingredients, Inc. have an economic moat?
MGP Ingredients, Inc. (MGPI) 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 MGP Ingredients, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for MGP Ingredients, Inc. (MGPI) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 30/100. 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 MGP Ingredients, Inc. in?
MGP Ingredients, Inc. (MGPI) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries industry (United States).
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