Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG) Stock Analysis — Fair Value, Risk & Moat Rating
NYQ · Consumer Defensive · Packaged Foods
Is Conagra Brands, Inc. a safe investment right now?
Conagra Brands, Inc.'s Altman Z-Score of 1.53 places it in the distress zone. Fair value estimate is not available for this stock. Moat rating: 3.0/5 stars.
Could Conagra Brands, Inc. go bankrupt? Altman Z-Score analysis
Z-Score of 1.53 falls below the 1.8 distress threshold, indicating significant financial stress.
- Below 1.8 — Distress Zone (high bankruptcy risk)
- 1.8 to 3.0 — Gray Zone (elevated uncertainty)
- Above 3.0 — Safe Zone (financially healthy)
What drives CAG's Z-Score?
| Component | Formula | Value | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A · Working Capital / Total Assets | WC / TA | -0.0595 | 1.2 | -0.07 |
| B · Retained Earnings / Total Assets | RE / TA | 0.3229 | 1.4 | 0.45 |
| C · EBIT / Total Assets | EBIT / TA | 0.0753 | 3.3 | 0.25 |
| D · Market Cap / Total Liabilities | MCap / TL | 0.5792 | 0.6 | 0.35 |
| E · Revenue / Total Assets | Rev / TA | 0.5547 | 1.0 | 0.55 |
How has CAG's financial health changed over time?
| Year | Z-Score | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1.43 | Distress |
| 2023 | 1.43 | Distress |
| 2024 | 1.5 | Distress |
| 2025 | 1.53 | Distress |
Source: Calculated from CAG's latest 10-K filing on SEC EDGAR.
What is Conagra Brands, Inc. actually worth?
Source: Earnings data from SEC EDGAR filings. Market data via Yahoo Finance.
Does Conagra Brands, Inc. have a durable competitive advantage?
Moat rating: 3.0/5.
What makes up CAG's moat score?
ROIC Stability
ROIC variability over the past decade. Score: 3/5.
Gross Margin Trend
Gross margin trajectory over the past decade. Score: 3/5.
Switching Costs
Estimated customer lock-in based on margin level. Score: 3/5.
How stable is CAG's return on invested capital?
| Year | ROIC | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8.8% | — |
| 2023 | 7.3% | Declining |
| 2024 | 6.2% | Declining |
| 2025 | 9.3% | Rising |
Source: ROIC calculated from SEC EDGAR filings.
Is Conagra Brands, Inc.'s dividend safe?
Can Conagra Brands, Inc. afford its dividend?
Payout ratio is 79.1%. FCF covers the dividend 1.2x. 42 consecutive years of payments.
Conagra Brands, Inc.'s key financial metrics
| Metric | Latest | 1Y Ago | 3Y Ago | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $11.6B | $12.1B | $11.5B | Stable |
| Net Income | $1.2B | $0.3B | $0.9B | Rising |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.3B | $1.6B | $0.7B | Rising |
| Gross Margin | 25.9% | 27.7% | 24.6% | Rising |
Recent events that affect our CAG analysis
CAG earnings report scheduled
Upcoming report. Consensus EPS estimate: $0.46. Revenue estimate: $2.90B.
CAG analyst consensus: 11% bullish (2 of 18 analysts)
1 Strong Buy, 1 Buy, 13 Hold, 2 Sell, 1 Strong Sell. Consensus target: $16.34 (12.5% upside).
CAG filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CAG missed EPS estimates by 2.6%
Reported EPS: $0.39 vs estimate $0.40.
CAG filed quarterly report (10-Q)
Quarterly update with interim financials. May signal changes to earnings trajectory and balance sheet health. View on SEC EDGAR →
CAG filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CAG filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CAG filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CAG paid $0.3500/share dividend
Dividend Safety Grade: B. Payout ratio: 79.1%.
CAG beat EPS estimates by 3.2%
Reported EPS: $0.45 vs estimate $0.44.
CAG filed quarterly report (10-Q)
Quarterly update with interim financials. May signal changes to earnings trajectory and balance sheet health. View on SEC EDGAR →
CAG filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CAG paid $0.3500/share dividend
Dividend Safety Grade: B. Payout ratio: 79.1%.
CAG filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CAG beat EPS estimates by 17.4%
Reported EPS: $0.39 vs estimate $0.33.
CAG filed quarterly report (10-Q)
Quarterly update with interim financials. May signal changes to earnings trajectory and balance sheet health. View on SEC EDGAR →
CAG filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CAG filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CAG filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CAG paid $0.3500/share dividend
Dividend Safety Grade: B. Payout ratio: 79.1%.
CAG filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CAG missed EPS estimates by 3.6%
Reported EPS: $0.56 vs estimate $0.58.
CAG filed annual report (10-K)
Annual filing with full-year financials. Our Altman Z-Score, Moat, and Fair Value models are derived from this data. View on SEC EDGAR →
CAG filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CAG filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CAG filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CAG filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CAG filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CAG paid $0.3500/share dividend
Dividend Safety Grade: B. Payout ratio: 79.1%.
CAG missed EPS estimates by 3.2%
Reported EPS: $0.51 vs estimate $0.53.
CAG filed quarterly report (10-Q)
Quarterly update with interim financials. May signal changes to earnings trajectory and balance sheet health. View on SEC EDGAR →
CAG filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CAG filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CAG paid $0.3500/share dividend
Dividend Safety Grade: B. Payout ratio: 79.1%.
Common questions about Conagra Brands, Inc.
What is Conagra Brands, Inc. stock price today?
Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG) stock price is $14.53 as of the latest market close, traded on the NYSE exchange.
What does Conagra Brands, Inc. do?
Conagra Brands, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a consumer packaged goods food company primarily in the United States. It operates in four segments: Grocery & Snacks, Refrigerated & Frozen, International, and Foodservice. The Grocery & Snacks segment primarily offers shelf stable food products through various retail channels.
What is Conagra Brands, Inc. market cap?
Conagra Brands, Inc. has a market capitalization of $6.95B, classifying it as a mid-cap stock in the Consumer Defensive sector.
What sector and industry is CAG in?
Conagra Brands, Inc. operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically within the Packaged Foods industry. It trades on the NYSE under the ticker symbol CAG.
Is CAG stock overvalued or undervalued?
We do not have sufficient earnings data to produce a reliable fair value estimate for Conagra Brands, Inc. at this time. Stocks without stable earnings history are difficult to value using traditional models.
What is CAG stock forecast and analyst target price?
Based on 17 Wall Street analysts, the consensus price target for Conagra Brands, Inc. is $16.34, implying upside of 12.5% from the current price.
- Analyst High Target: $23.00
- Analyst Low Target: $14.00
Note: Analyst targets are shown for reference and are not used in our valuation model.
Is Conagra Brands, Inc. revenue and earnings growing?
Here are the analyst consensus growth estimates for Conagra Brands, Inc.:
- Revenue growth (current year est.): -2.9%
- EPS growth (current year est.): -26.1%
- Revenue growth (next year est.): -1.1%
- EPS growth (next year est.): 0.4%
What are Conagra Brands, Inc.'s key financial metrics?
| Metric | Latest | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $11.6B | Stable |
| Net Income | $1.2B | Rising |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.3B | Rising |
| Gross Margin | 25.9% | Rising |
What is CAG's P/E ratio?
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings:
- Forward P/E (next 12 months est.): 8.5x
How volatile is CAG stock?
Conagra Brands, Inc. has a beta of 0.03, meaning it is less volatile than the broader market. A beta above 1.0 indicates higher price swings relative to the S&P 500, while below 1.0 suggests more stability.
How much cash and debt does Conagra Brands, Inc. have?
Conagra Brands, Inc.'s balance sheet shows:
- Total Cash: $55.1M
- Total Debt: $7.33B
- Net Cash Position: $-7.28B
A positive net cash position means the company holds more cash than debt, reducing financial risk.
What is Conagra Brands, Inc.'s free cash flow?
Conagra Brands, Inc. generated $654.7M in trailing twelve-month free cash flow (from $1.24B in operating cash flow). Free cash flow represents the cash available for dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction after all capital expenditures.
Does Conagra Brands, Inc. pay a dividend, and is it safe?
Yes, Conagra Brands, Inc. pays a regular dividend. Here are the key metrics:
- Dividend Yield: 9.5%
- Payout Ratio: 79.1%
- Consecutive Years Paid: 42
- 5-Year Dividend Growth: -21.5%
- FairValueLabs Safety Grade: B
Is Conagra Brands, Inc. at risk of going bankrupt?
Conagra Brands, Inc.'s Altman Z-Score is 1.53, placing it in the distress zone (below 1.8) — elevated bankruptcy risk. The Z-Score uses five balance sheet ratios to predict bankruptcy probability within two years.
Does Conagra Brands, Inc. have a durable competitive advantage?
Conagra Brands, Inc. scores 3.0/5 stars (Narrow moat) in our moat analysis:
- ROIC Stability: 3/5
- Gross Margin Trend: 3/5
- Switching Costs: 3/5
A score above 3.5 suggests meaningful pricing power and a defensible market position.
What is CAG's return on equity (ROE)?
Conagra Brands, Inc.'s return on equity is -0.5%. ROE measures how efficiently a company generates profits from shareholder equity. An ROE above 15% is generally considered strong, while below 10% may signal inefficiency.
How do I buy CAG stock?
CAG shares can be purchased through any brokerage account that provides access to the NYSE. Common steps:
- Open an account with a broker (e.g., Fidelity, Schwab, Interactive Brokers)
- Search for ticker symbol CAG
- Place a market or limit order for your desired number of shares
This is not investment advice. Always do your own research before buying any stock.
Is CAG a value stock or speculative?
FairValueLabs classifies Conagra Brands, Inc. as Value-Speculation. It has some value characteristics but carries elevated risk factors that make it speculative. Extra due diligence is recommended.
Who is the CEO of Conagra Brands, Inc.?
The current CEO of Conagra Brands, Inc. is Mr. Sean M. Connolly.
What is CAG's earnings per share (EPS)?
Earnings per share measures the company's profit allocated to each outstanding share:
- Trailing EPS (last 12 months): $-0.10
- Forward EPS (next 12 months est.): $1.71
- Analyst consensus EPS (this year): $1.70
- Analyst consensus EPS (next year): $1.71
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Last updated: Apr 22, 2026. Data sources: SEC EDGAR (financial statements), Yahoo Finance (market data, analyst consensus). Data may not reflect the most recent quarter.
CAG analysis methodology: How we calculate fair value, Z-Scores, and moat ratings