Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio -4.5x · EV/EBITDA N/A · ROE -11.0%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $60M | $73M | $81M | $94M | $108M | $106M | $166M | $224M | $152M | $116M | $103M |
| Enterprise Value | $65M | $78M | $77M | $86M | $100M | $146M | $192M | $235M | $144M | $104M | $97M |
| P/E Ratio → | -4.50 | — | — | 27.37 | 2.40 | — | 22.53 | 34.75 | 23.29 | 13.20 | 13.26 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.26 | 0.31 | 0.36 | 0.38 | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.84 | 1.19 | 0.87 | 0.69 | 0.74 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.52 | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.73 | 0.86 | 1.42 | 2.33 | 3.37 | 2.32 | 2.07 | 2.66 |
| P/FCF | — | — | — | 68.31 | — | — | — | — | — | 22.36 | 82.00 |
| P/OCF | — | — | — | 23.69 | — | — | 16.70 | 30.90 | 18.42 | 6.93 | 22.86 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.34 | 0.35 | 0.34 | 0.38 | 0.61 | 0.97 | 1.24 | 0.83 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| EV / EBITDA | — | — | 283.00 | 7.59 | 7.44 | — | 22.03 | 17.68 | 54.38 | 7.75 | 6.99 |
| EV / EBIT | — | — | — | 16.99 | 1.61 | — | 36.12 | 28.75 | 21.90 | 9.15 | 9.05 |
| EV / FCF | — | — | — | 62.36 | — | — | — | — | — | 20.12 | 76.90 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 19.3% | 19.3% | 25.2% | 28.0% | 27.1% | 21.4% | 30.1% | 32.7% | 32.4% | 36.8% | 39.4% |
| Operating Margin | -8.2% | -8.2% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 2.6% | -3.6% | 1.6% | 4.8% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Net Profit Margin | -5.8% | -5.8% | -1.5% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -2.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 5.5% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | -11.0% | -11.0% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 44.8% | -7.5% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 10.7% | 18.6% | 20.8% |
| ROA | -8.8% | -8.8% | -2.1% | 2.0% | 27.1% | -3.5% | 5.3% | 5.8% | 6.5% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| ROIC | -11.6% | -11.6% | -3.8% | 3.0% | 4.4% | -6.2% | 2.7% | 10.2% | -1.9% | 19.8% | 25.8% |
| ROCE | -14.2% | -14.2% | -4.3% | 3.2% | 4.9% | -6.7% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -1.6% | 13.0% | 15.9% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.51 | 0.43 | 0.21 | — | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Debt / EBITDA | — | — | 23.23 | 0.66 | 0.64 | — | 3.52 | 1.07 | — | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.04 | -0.03 | -0.06 | -0.06 | 0.52 | 0.37 | 0.16 | -0.12 | -0.21 | -0.17 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | — | — | -14.24 | -0.72 | -0.57 | — | 3.02 | 0.81 | -3.09 | -0.87 | -0.46 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | — | -5.95 | — | — | — | — | — | -2.25 | -5.10 |
| Interest Coverage | -41.54 | -41.54 | -9.94 | 8.76 | 56.47 | -5.00 | 28.58 | — | — | — | — |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.98 | 2.98 | 4.74 | 4.86 | 3.46 | 2.74 | 2.62 | 2.65 | 2.90 | 3.44 | 3.98 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 | 1.24 | 2.71 | 2.61 | 1.95 | 1.31 | 1.51 | 1.32 | 1.62 | 2.02 | 2.00 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.62 | 0.87 | 0.61 | -0.04 | 0.16 | 0.17 | 0.45 | 0.75 | 0.57 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.57 | 1.42 | 1.51 | 1.51 | 1.53 | 1.27 | 1.53 | 1.72 | 1.71 | 1.61 |
| Inventory Turnover | 5.03 | 5.03 | 5.02 | 4.47 | 4.78 | 5.14 | 4.73 | 4.82 | 5.03 | 4.59 | 3.52 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 39.12 | 49.62 | 44.62 | 49.06 | 49.71 | 61.46 | 42.29 | 42.51 | 41.79 | 43.21 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | — | — | — | 3.7% | 41.7% | — | 4.4% | 2.9% | 4.3% | 7.6% | 7.5% |
| FCF Yield | — | — | — | 1.5% | — | — | — | — | — | 4.5% | 1.2% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $9M | $9M | $9M | $9M | $9M | $9M | $9M | $9M | $9M | $9M |
Critical Liquidity Depletion
As reported in recent financial statements, BRID's gross margin has compressed significantly to 17.5% in 2026Q2, while operating margins have plummeted to -11.7%, indicating that the company's current pricing power is insufficient to cover the high costs associated with its proprietary direct store delivery network.
The persistent negative operating margins suggest that the company's cost structure is fundamentally misaligned with its current revenue scale. Investors should monitor whether management can successfully pivot toward higher-margin product categories or if the current logistics-heavy model will continue to erode shareholder value.
Based on the provided figures, BRID's ROIC has trended into negative territory, reaching -3.8% in 2026Q2, which reflects a clear inability to generate adequate returns on the capital invested in its manufacturing and distribution infrastructure compared to historical performance.
The consistent decline in ROIC suggests that the company is failing to compound capital effectively, likely due to underutilized capacity in its Dallas and Chicago facilities. This trend warrants further investigation into whether the firm's asset base is becoming a liability rather than a driver of future growth.
According to quarterly data, the cash conversion cycle has fluctuated significantly, peaking at 126 days in 2024Q2 before settling at 89 days in 2026Q2, highlighting the company's ongoing struggle to optimize inventory turnover and manage supplier leverage effectively within its niche snack and frozen food segments.
The variability in the cash conversion cycle suggests that the company's liquidity is highly sensitive to the timing of inventory management and receivables collection. This inefficiency appears to exacerbate the firm's already tight cash position, leaving little room for operational errors.
As indicated by recent filings, the company's cash and equivalents have dwindled to a precarious $876,000, which, when compared to the current operating loss profile, suggests that the firm's liquidity position is increasingly vulnerable to even minor disruptions in its high-frequency retail sales channels.
While the current ratio of 2.41 might appear adequate on the surface, the reliance on inventory and receivables to meet short-term obligations is risky given the perishable nature of the company's products. Investors should monitor the company's access to external credit facilities, as internal cash generation is currently insufficient to sustain operations.
Based on the provided data, the price-to-book ratio of 0.52 is frequently misapplied by market participants as a proxy for intrinsic value, failing to account for the fact that the company's assets are currently generating negative returns and may require significant restructuring to become productive.
Relying on P/B in this context obscures the underlying operational decay and the potential for further asset impairment. A more appropriate metric would be an adjusted EV/EBITDA that accounts for the potential liquidation value of real estate holdings, rather than assuming the current book value represents a floor for future performance.
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Bridgford Foods Corporation's current P/E ratio is -4.5x. The historical average is 25.4x.
Bridgford Foods Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is -11.0%. The historical average is 8.6%.
Based on historical data, Bridgford Foods Corporation is trading at a P/E of -4.5x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Bridgford Foods Corporation has 19.3% gross margin and -8.2% operating margin.