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SENEA

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Seneca Foods Corporation · Consumer Defensive · United States · $1.4B · Avg Vol: $19M/d

100
StockRank
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Q
69
V
67
M
92
P/E (TTM)
11.1x
ROE
16.8%
D/E
0.3x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

While Seneca Foods is a defensive play with active buybacks, the thesis is overly reliant on a generic 'takeover target' narrative rather than a powerful macro tailwind or structural growth story that meets our high-conviction criteria for a concentrated book.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Seneca Foods Corporation is a major North American processor and distributor of packaged fruits and vegetables, serving retail, foodservice, and industrial customers. The company utilizes well-known brands like Libby's and licensed Green Giant products, alongside extensive private label and co-packing operations. Its competitive strength lies in its widespread distribution network, established grower relationships, and significant processing scale.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20222023202420252026CAGRTTM2027E2028EFwd CAGR
Revenue1.5B1.5B1.6B1.7B3.2%1.8B1.9B1.9B8.0%
EPS5.281.198.645.9516.8833.7%17.3014.0714.82-6.3%
Shares7.6M7.1M6.9M6.8M-11.1%5.2M
Debt492.5M650.8M374.8M282.4M-16.9%240.2M
Equity554.8M582.9M633.0M756.2M10.9%
Op CF-212.8M-83.0M335.5M224.5M-33.1%279.9M
Inv CF-64.9M-47.2M-34.8M-106.4M
Fin CF279.0M129.8M-262.1M-118.6M
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PRICE (1Y)+23.8%
161171181190200Jul 20Aug 10Aug 28
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$199.84
RSI (14)
76.6
52W High
$201.93
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
69
ROIC
13.9%69.8
ROE
16.8%77.8
GP/Assets
19.0%30.0
Op. Margin
7.2%50.8
FCF/Assets
18.4%94.9
Piotroski
890.2
Int. Cover
50.0x86.9
D/E Ratio
0.31x56.8
Current Ratio
3.77x87.3
Value
67
P/E (TTM)
11.1x79.0
EV/EBITDA
7.1x70.3
P/FCF
5.9x84.9
P/B
1.7x50.5
P/S
0.7x62.0
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
92
52W High %
99%97.7
RS 6M
31%95.1
SMA 50/200
1.23x96.5
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
N/A
Q Growth
31%71.7

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$1.4B
P/E (Forward)
Gross Margin
13.4%

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
SENEASeneca Foods Corporation(you)$1.4B100Strong Buy
CENTACentral Garden & Pet Company$2.4B87Strong Buy
HLFHerbalife Ltd.$1.3B70Buy
BRBRBellRing Brands, Inc.$1.2B62Hold
JBSSJohn B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.$873M55Hold
JJSFJ&J Snack Foods Corp.$1.7B49Hold
FLOFlowers Foods, Inc.$1.5B45Hold
SFDSmithfield Foods, Inc.$8.6B76Buy
MZTIThe Marzetti Company$3.1B55Hold
LWLamb Weston Holdings, Inc.$7.6B66Buy

Peer medians: ROE 12.1% · P/E 22.1x · Gross margin 36.2%

Seneca Foods Corporation (SENEA): Stock Score Summary

Seneca Foods Corporation (SENEA) has a MoatMap StockRank of 100/100 based on Quality (69/100), Value (67/100), and Momentum (92/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. While Seneca Foods is a defensive play with active buybacks, the thesis is overly reliant on a generic 'takeover target' narrative rather than a powerful macro tailwind or structural growth story that meets our high-conviction criteria for a concentrated book.

Seneca Foods Corporation is a major North American processor and distributor of packaged fruits and vegetables, serving retail, foodservice, and industrial customers. The company utilizes well-known brands like Libby's and licensed Green Giant products, alongside extensive private label and co-packing operations. Its competitive strength lies in its widespread distribution network, established grower relationships, and significant processing scale.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$199.84
Market Cap$1.4B
P/E (TTM)11.09
Price/Book1.68
Return on Equity16.8%
Return on Invested Capital13.9%
Debt/Equity0.31x
Gross Margin13.4%
Operating Margin7.2%
Revenue Growth36.2%
Free Cash Flow$229M

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Seneca Foods Corporation’s (SENEA) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Seneca Foods Corporation (SENEA) is 100/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (69), Value (67), and Momentum (92) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Seneca Foods Corporation have an economic moat?
Seneca Foods Corporation (SENEA) has a Quality factor score of 69/100. 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 Seneca Foods Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Seneca Foods Corporation (SENEA) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 100/100. 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 Seneca Foods Corporation in?
Seneca Foods Corporation (SENEA) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Packaged Foods industry (United States).