Is NOMD a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, Nomad Foods Ltd (NOMD) receives a "Reduce" rating with a composite score of 48.0/100. It is ranked #2,505 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 38/100, Value 92/100, Momentum 23/100. The timing signal is "Bearish". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for NOMD?

Nomad Foods Ltd (NOMD) has a "Reduce" rating and 2-star score. The composite score of 48.0 ranks it #2,505 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is NOMD in?

Nomad Foods Ltd operates in the Consumer Staples sector (Food Products industry) with a market cap of $1.36 billion. It is classified as a small-cap stock.

Does NOMD pay a dividend?

NOMD does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

What is NOMD's P/E ratio?

NOMD has a trailing P/E ratio of 6.82x. The Consumer Staples sector average is 33.1x. This below-average P/E may indicate the stock is undervalued.

How profitable is NOMD?

NOMD's quality factor score is 38/100. Gross margin: 29.6%. ROE: 34.1% vs sector average 7.7%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is NOMD valued compared to peers?

NOMD's value factor score is 92/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 6.8x, EV/EBITDA 2.0x. The stock appears attractively valued versus peers.

What is NOMD's debt level?

NOMD's debt-to-equity ratio is 82%. Sector average: 72%. Moderate leverage is normal for established companies.

NOMD has a beta of 0.19, meaning it is less volatile than the market. Stability score: 71/100.

Does NOMD have high short interest?

NOMD's short interest factor score is 48/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

NOMD Stock Analysis: Top Small-Cap Reduce (Score 48.0/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
NOMD	-0.90%	+2.92%	-2.95%	-21.18%	-47.78%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLP	-1.29%	+0.59%	-3.91%	+6.04%	+3.81%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	-0.84%	-0.68%	-3.29%	-20.82%	-77.30%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	+0.39%	+2.34%	+0.96%	-27.22%	-51.58%	-	-	-

Metric	NOMD	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	6.8x	-79%
EV/EBITDA	2.0x	-71%
Price / Book	0.5x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
ITRN Ituran Location & Control Ltd.	60	48	82	70	19.6x	122.1%	47.8%	16.8%	-	0.0x	$1.0B	VS
SENEA Seneca Foods Corp	55	49	59	69	10.3x	14.4%	14.3%	6.7%	70.9%	39.0x	$1.1B	VS
JBSS SANFILIPPO JOHN B & SON INC	54	50	57	61	12.8x	20.2%	19.3%	6.3%	14.0%	11.0x	$965M	VS
ARW ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.	53	50	73	63	15.8x	7.2%	11.2%	1.6%	11.9%	337.0x	$7.5B	VS
SFD SMITHFIELD FOODS INC	53	50	72	57	13.8x	11.9%	19.9%	7.5%	7.3%	29.0x	$11.3B	VS
BG Bunge Global SA	53	50	54	69	24.9x	5.7%	5.4%	1.8%	67.3%	59.0x	$24.8B	VS
DAR DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.	53	50	55	71	142.7x	1.5%	24.1%	1.2%	13.3%	114.0x	$9.9B	VS
ADM Archer-Daniels-Midland Co	52	50	52	64	54.6x	2.8%	6.4%	0.8%	-8.4%	33.0x	$34.9B	VS
CTVA Corteva, Inc.	52	49	51	60	50.6x	4.7%	42.9%	0.2%	-57.2%	76.0x	$56.3B	VS
MO ALTRIA GROUP, INC.	51	50	67	51	13.6x	-	62.1%	33.8%	-2.2%	-990.0x	$109.5B	VS
NOMD Nomad Foods Ltd	48	38	92	23	6.8x	34.1%	29.6%	7.3%	-	82.0x	$1.4B

Key Ratio	TTM	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
Gross Margin %	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%
Operating Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
EBITDA Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
Net Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%
FCF Margin %	11.5%	11.5%	11.4%	7.6%	8.7%	15.8%	11.5%	-8.5%	7.7%	-24.5%
ROE %	0.3%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%
ROA %	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
ROIC %	6.9%	6.9%	6.2%	6.7%	6.3%	8.1%	6.2%	6.3%	6.2%	3.6%

Key Ratio

TTM

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Gross Margin %

0.3%

Operating Margin %

0.1%

EBITDA Margin %

0.1%

Net Margin %

0.1%

0.0%

FCF Margin %

11.5%

11.4%

7.6%

8.7%

15.8%

11.5%

-8.5%

7.7%

-24.5%

ROE %

0.3%

0.1%

0.0%

ROA %

0.1%

0.0%

ROIC %

6.9%

6.2%

6.7%

6.3%

8.1%

6.2%

6.3%

6.2%

3.6%

Line Item	TTM	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
	$3.2B	$3.2B	$3.4B	$3.1B	$3.0B	$3.1B	$2.6B	$2.5B	$2.4B	$2.0B
	$950M	$950M	$950M	$872M	$842M	$931M	$783M	$748M	$720M	$601M
Gross Margin	29.6%	29.6%	28.2%	27.7%	28.5%	30.3%	30.0%	30.1%	30.6%	29.6%
	—	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
	$401M	$401M	$377M	$402M	$388M	$439M	$318M	$324M	$292M	$145M
EBIT	$401M	$401M	$377M	$402M	$388M	$439M	$318M	$324M	$292M	$145M
EBITDA	$401M	$401M	$377M	$402M	$388M	$439M	$318M	$324M	$292M	$145M
Operating Margin	12.5%	12.5%	11.2%	12.8%	13.2%	14.3%	12.2%	13.0%	12.4%	7.2%
EBITDA Margin	12.5%	12.5%	11.2%	12.8%	13.1%	14.3%	12.2%	13.0%	12.4%	7.2%
	—	$144M	$121M	$71M	$120M	$84M	$85M	$66M	$98M	$91M
	—	$53M	$67M	$76M	$63M	$86M	$64M	$65M	$38M	$42M
	$235M	$235M	$213M	$267M	$205M	$275M	$172M	$195M	$164M	$38M
Net Margin	7.3%	7.3%	6.3%	8.5%	6.9%	8.9%	6.6%	7.8%	7.0%	1.9%
	$1.46	$1.46	$1.25	$1.43	$1.02	$1.16	$0.80	$0.97	$0.78	$0.20
Diluted EPS	$1.46	$1.46	$1.25	$1.43	$1.02	$1.16	$0.80	$0.97	$0.78	$0.20

Line Item

TTM

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

$3.2B

$3.4B

$3.1B

$3.0B

$3.1B

$2.6B

$2.5B

$2.4B

$2.0B

$950M

$872M

$842M

$931M

$783M

$748M

$720M

$601M

Gross Margin

29.6%

28.2%

27.7%

28.5%

30.3%

30.0%

30.1%

30.6%

29.6%

—

$401M

$377M

$402M

$388M

$439M

$318M

$324M

$292M

$145M

EBIT

$401M

$377M

$402M

$388M

$439M

$318M

$324M

$292M

$145M

EBITDA

$401M

$377M

$402M

$388M

$439M

$318M

$324M

$292M

$145M

Operating Margin

12.5%

11.2%

12.8%

13.2%

14.3%

12.2%

13.0%

12.4%

7.2%

EBITDA Margin

12.5%

11.2%

12.8%

13.1%

14.3%

12.2%

13.0%

12.4%

7.2%

—

$144M

$121M

$71M

$120M

$84M

$85M

$66M

$98M

$91M

—

$53M

$67M

$76M

$63M

$86M

$64M

$65M

$38M

$42M

$235M

$213M

$267M

$205M

$275M

$172M

$195M

$164M

$38M

Net Margin

7.3%

6.3%

8.5%

6.9%

8.9%

6.6%

7.8%

7.0%

1.9%

$1.46

$1.25

$1.43

$1.02

$1.16

$0.80

$0.97

$0.78

$0.20

Diluted EPS

$1.46

$1.25

$1.43

$1.02

$1.16

$0.80

$0.97

$0.78

$0.20

Nomad Foods Ltd (NOMD) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does Nomad Foods Ltd Do?

Nomad Foods Limited manufactures, markets, and distributes frozen food products in the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, France, Sweden, Austria, Norway, Spain, and rest of Europe. The company offers fish products, including fish fingers, coated fish, and natural fish; vegetables, such as peas and spinach; and poultry and meat products comprising nuggets, grills, and burgers. It also provides meals products that include ready to cook noodles, pasta, lasagna, pancakes, and other ready-made meals; ice-creams; and other products, such as soups, pizzas, bakery goods, and meat substitutes. The company sells its products to supermarkets and food retail chains directly or through distribution arrangements primarily under the Birds Eye, Iglo, Findus, Goodfella's, La Cocinera, Ledo, Frikom, San Marco, and Aunt Bessie's brands. Nomad Foods Limited is headquartered in Feltham, the United Kingdom. Nomad Foods Ltd (NOMD) is classified as a small-cap stock in the Consumer Staples sector, specifically within the Food Products industry. The company is led by CEO Stéfan Descheemaeker and employs approximately 7,540 people. With a market capitalization of $1.4B, NOMD is one of the notable companies in the Consumer Staples sector.

Nomad Foods Ltd (NOMD) Stock Rating — Reduce (April 2026)

As of April 2026, Nomad Foods Ltd receives a Reduce rating with a composite score of 48.0/100 and 2 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.NOMD ranks #2,505 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Consumer Staples sector, Nomad Foods Ltd ranks #100 of 180 stocks, placing it in the lower half of its Consumer Staples peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

NOMD Stock Price and 52-Week Range

Nomad Foods Ltd (NOMD) currently trades at $9.95. The 52-week high for NOMD is $20.29, which means the stock is currently trading -51.0% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $9.54, putting the stock 4.3% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 0 shares, suggesting relatively thin trading activity.

Is NOMD Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

Nomad Foods Ltd (NOMD) carries a value factor score of 92/100 in the Blank Capital model, suggesting the stock trades at a meaningful discount to its fundamental earning power. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 6.82x, compared to the Consumer Staples sector average of 33.11x — a discount of 79%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 0.50x, versus the sector average of 1.74x. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.11x, compared to 0.35x for the average Consumer Staples stock. On an enterprise value basis, NOMD trades at 2.01x EV/EBITDA, versus 6.93x for the sector.

Based on these multiples, Nomad Foods Ltd appears attractively valued relative to both its sector peers and the broader market. Value-oriented investors may find the current entry point compelling, particularly if the company's fundamental quality metrics also score well.

Nomad Foods Ltd Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

Nomad Foods Ltd (NOMD) earns a quality factor score of 38/100, signaling below-average profitability metrics relative to the broader market. The return on equity (ROE) is 34.1%, compared to the Consumer Staples sector average of 7.7%, which demonstrates strong shareholder value creation. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 14.1% versus the sector average of 3.1%.

On a margin basis, Nomad Foods Ltd reports gross margins of 29.6%, compared to 26.2% for the sector. The operating margin is 12.5% (sector: 2.9%). Net profit margin stands at 7.3%, versus 1.6% for the average Consumer Staples stock. Profitability is below benchmark levels, which may reflect industry headwinds, elevated reinvestment, or structural challenges.

NOMD Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

Nomad Foods Ltd has a debt-to-equity ratio of 82.0%, compared to the Consumer Staples sector average of 72.0%. Leverage is within a manageable range for the industry, though investors should monitor debt trends over time. Total debt on the balance sheet is $2.25B. Cash and equivalents stand at $417M.

NOMD has a beta of 0.19, meaning it is less volatile than the S&P 500, making it a relatively defensive holding. The stability factor score for Nomad Foods Ltd is 71/100, indicating low-volatility characteristics and consistent price behavior that appeals to risk-averse investors.

Nomad Foods Ltd Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, Nomad Foods Ltd reported revenue of $3.21B and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.46. Net income for the quarter was $235M. Gross margin was 29.6%. Operating income came in at $401M.

In FY 2024, Nomad Foods Ltd reported revenue of $3.21B and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.46. Net income for the quarter was $235M. Gross margin was 29.6%. Revenue grew -4.7% year-over-year compared to FY 2023. Operating income came in at $401M.

In FY 2023, Nomad Foods Ltd reported revenue of $3.37B and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.25. Net income for the quarter was $213M. Gross margin was 28.2%. Revenue grew 7.1% year-over-year compared to FY 2022. Operating income came in at $377M.

In FY 2022, Nomad Foods Ltd reported revenue of $3.14B and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.43. Net income for the quarter was $267M. Gross margin was 27.7%. Revenue grew 6.6% year-over-year compared to FY 2021. Operating income came in at $402M.

Over the past 8 quarters, Nomad Foods Ltd has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $2.49B to $3.21B. Investors analyzing NOMD stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

NOMD Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

Nomad Foods Ltd (NOMD) does not currently pay a dividend. This is common among smaller companies in the Food Products industry that prefer to reinvest cash flows into business expansion rather than returning capital to shareholders. Income-focused investors looking for Consumer Staples dividend stocks may want to explore other Consumer Staples stocks or use the stock screener to filter by dividend yield.

NOMD Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

Nomad Foods Ltd (NOMD) has a momentum factor score of 23/100, signaling weak relative price performance. Stocks with low momentum scores have historically tended to continue underperforming in the near term. The investment factor score is 50/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 48/100 reflects moderate short selling activity.

NOMD vs Competitors — Consumer Staples Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Consumer Staples sector, Nomad Foods Ltd (NOMD) ranks #100 out of 180 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places NOMD in the lower half of all Consumer Staples stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include Ituran Location & Control Ltd. (ITRN) with a score of 60.3/100, DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. (DAR) with a score of 52.9/100, Bunge Global SA (BG) with a score of 53.0/100, SANFILIPPO JOHN B & SON INC (JBSS) with a score of 54.1/100, and Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (ADM) with a score of 52.2/100.

Comparing NOMD against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full NOMD vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how Nomad Foods Ltd stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

NOMD Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for Nomad Foods Ltd (NOMD) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy NOMD? — Investment Thesis Summary

The quantitative profile for Nomad Foods Ltd suggests caution. The quality score of 38/100 flags below-average profitability. The value score of 92/100 suggests attractive pricing relative to fundamentals. Momentum is weak at 23/100, a headwind for near-term performance. Low volatility (stability score 71/100) reduces downside risk.

In summary, Nomad Foods Ltd (NOMD) earns a Reduce rating with a composite score of 48.0/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on NOMD stock.

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