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Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#2352
Positioning
Market Dominance
Manufacturing
Food Products
$8.5B
Sean M. Connolly
Conagra Brands, Inc. operates through Grocery & Snacks, Refrigerated & Frozen, International, and Foodservice segments. The company sells its products under the Birds Eye, Duncan Hines, Healthy Choice, Marie Callender's, Reddi-wip, Slim Jim, Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera brands.
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = CAG ANALYSIS TARGET
| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$UL UNILEVER PLC | 78 | 96 | 98 | 59 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ASML ASML HOLDING NV | 77 | 89 | 86 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ESLT ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD | 76 | 81 | 87 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$MT ArcelorMittal | 75 | 71 | 98 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$AMAT APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE | 75 | 85 | 87 | 84 | 20.9x | 13.6x | 32.9% | 20.5% | 48.8% | 30.6% | 24.4% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 32.0x | $148.6B | VS | |
$SIMO Silicon Motion Technology CORP | 75 | 84 | 86 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$CODA Coda Octopus Group, Inc. | 74 | 83 | 90 | 79 | 16.3x | 11.9x | 7.4% | 7.5% | 68.3% | 19.5% | 18.2% | 29.0% | 0.0% | 0.0x | $84M | VS | |
$GSK GSK plc | 74 | 84 | 90 | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$EFXT Enerflex Ltd. | 74 | 80 | 91 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$BUD Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV | 74 | 84 | 97 | 63 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$CAG CONAGRA BRANDS INC. | 48 | 41 | 48 | 33 | - | 26.0x | -0.9% | -0.4% | 24.8% | 5.5% | -0.5% | 6.6% | 7.9% | 89.0x | $8.5B | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 22.3x | 11.5x | -1.9% | 0.9% | 44.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 0.2x | - | REF |
CONAGRA BRANDS INC. (CAG) receives a "Reduce" rating with a composite score of 47.8/100. It ranks #2352 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 2-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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Lagging peers — losers tend to keep underperforming
Fair valuation relative to peers
Average quality profile
Low volatility — smoother ride and historically better risk-adjusted returns
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Manufacturing sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
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View All RatingsROE proxy -0.9% (sector -1.9%)
GM 25% vs sector 44%, OM 5% vs sector 3%
Capital turnover N/A
Rev growth 7%, 11yr history
Interest coverage N/A
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
Profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity
Efficiency of asset utilization
Pricing power and cost efficiency
Core business profitability
Bottom-line profitability
The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate CONAGRA BRANDS INC. (CAG) as a Reduce with a composite score of 47.8/100 at a current price of $19.14. The quantitative profile shows weakness across multiple dimensions, suggesting limited upside potential.
CONAGRA BRANDS INC. holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Manufacturing sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 47.8/100 places it at rank #2352 in our full universe.
No Moat
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Fair Value
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Weak momentum suggests persistent institutional selling pressure.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
CONAGRA BRANDS INC. represents a reduce based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
CONAGRA BRANDS INC. receives a Reduce rating from our analysis, with a composite score of 47.8/100 and 2 out of 5 stars, ranking #2352 out of 7,333 stocks. CAG's factor profile shows weakness across multiple dimensions, suggesting the stock may underperform going forward. Existing holders may want to consider trimming positions or tightening stop-losses.
CAG's quality score of 41/100 is below average, suggesting challenges with profitability or capital efficiency. The company reports a return on equity of -0.9% (sector avg: -1.9%), gross margins of 24.8% (sector avg: 44.1%), net margins of -0.5% (sector avg: 1.0%). Investors should examine whether management is actively addressing these weaknesses or if they reflect structural industry headwinds.
With a value score of 48/100, CAG appears somewhat expensive relative to its fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include an EV/EBITDA of 26.04x, a P/B ratio of 1.09x. Investors paying a premium here are likely betting on above-average growth or margin expansion to justify current prices.
CONAGRA BRANDS INC.'s investment score of 33/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 6.6% vs. a sector average of 6.7% and a return on assets of -0.4% (sector: 0.9%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
CAG is currently showing below-average momentum at 33/100, which may indicate weakening institutional interest or negative sentiment shifts. Revenue growth stands at 6.6% year-over-year, while a beta of 0.09 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Investors should note that declining momentum can precede further price weakness, though contrarian opportunities sometimes emerge at these levels.
CONAGRA BRANDS INC. earns an excellent stability score of 88/100, reflecting low price volatility and a conservatively managed balance sheet. Key stability metrics include a beta of 0.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 89.00x (sector avg: 0.2x). Stocks with this level of stability tend to act as portfolio anchors, providing downside protection during market corrections while still participating in broad market advances.
The short interest score of 57/100 for CAG suggests somewhat elevated bearish positioning by institutional traders. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 89.00x). With a $8.5B market cap (mid-cap), CONAGRA BRANDS INC. may experience above-average volatility. Investors should consider whether the short thesis has merit or if it creates a potential short-squeeze opportunity.
CONAGRA BRANDS INC. offers an attractive dividend yield of 7.9%, placing it among the higher-yielding stocks in its peer group. A yield this high can provide meaningful income, but investors should verify the payout is sustainable by examining the payout ratio, free cash flow coverage, and any history of dividend cuts.
CONAGRA BRANDS INC. is a mid-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #2352 of 7,333 overall (68th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of -0.9% exceeding the -1.9% sector median and operating margins of 5.5% above the 2.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.
While CAG currently exhibits a REDUCE profile, superior opportunities exist within the MANUFACTURING sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Improvement in Momentum (33) would have the largest impact on the composite score.
EV/EBITDA 127% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
ROE 55% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin 44% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
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The article examines the three highest-yielding stocks in the S&P 500—LyondellBasell Industries, Alexandria Real Estate Equities, and Conagra Brands—and advises caution before investing. All three stocks have high yields due to underlying business challenges rather than strength, making them risky for most dividend investors.
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