SunOpta Valuation

SOY Stock  CAD 5.23  0.06  1.13%   
At this time, the company appears to be undervalued. SunOpta has a current Real Value of C$5.91 per share. The regular price of the company is C$5.23. Our model measures the value of SunOpta from inspecting the company fundamentals such as Operating Margin of 0.06 %, shares outstanding of 118.22 M, and Return On Equity of 0.0303 as well as reviewing its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. Key fundamental drivers impacting SunOpta's valuation include:
Price Book
4.4984
Enterprise Value
1.2 B
Enterprise Value Ebitda
17.4412
Price Sales
0.7802
Forward PE
51.8135
Undervalued
Today
5.23
Please note that SunOpta's price fluctuation is moderately volatile at this time. Calculation of the real value of SunOpta is based on 3 months time horizon. Increasing SunOpta's time horizon generally increases the accuracy of value calculation and significantly improves the predictive power of the methodology used.
Since SunOpta is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of SunOpta Stock. However, SunOpta's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  5.23 Real  5.91 Hype  5.17 Naive  4.64
The intrinsic value of SunOpta's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis, price-to-earnings ratio, or price-to-book ratio. That value may differ from its current market price, which is determined by supply and demand factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, news, and other external factors that may influence SunOpta's stock price. It is important to note that the real value of any stock may change over time based on changes in the company's performance.
5.91
Real Value
10.08
Upside
Estimating the potential upside or downside of SunOpta helps investors to forecast how SunOpta stock's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of SunOpta more accurately as focusing exclusively on SunOpta's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjectedHigh
0.030.010.04
Details
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
1.005.179.34
Details
Naive
Forecast
LowNext ValueHigh
0.474.648.81
Details
Traditionally, analysts and sophisticated investors use multiple methods for valuing a cash-flow-generating entity or its stock. For example, some money managers use SunOpta's intrinsic value based on its ongoing forecasts of SunOpta's financial statements. In contrast, other private, professional wealth advisors use a multiplier approach by looking to relative value analysis against SunOpta's closest peers.

SunOpta Cash

1.47 Million

SunOpta Total Value Analysis

SunOpta is at this time anticipated to have takeover price of 1.15 B with market capitalization of 618.27 M, debt of 381.57 M, and cash on hands of 1.55 M. Please note that takeover price may be misleading and is a subject to mistakes in financial statements. We encourage investors to thoroughly investigate all of the SunOpta fundamentals before making investing decisions based on enterprise value of the company
  Takeover PriceMarket CapDebt ObligationsCash
1.15 B
618.27 M
381.57 M
1.55 M

SunOpta Investor Information

About 91.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors. The book value of SunOpta was at this time reported as 1.89. The company had not issued any dividends in recent years. Based on the key measurements obtained from SunOpta's financial statements, SunOpta is not in a good financial situation at this time. It has a very high probability of going through financial hardship in February.

SunOpta Asset Utilization

The asset utilization indicator refers to the revenue earned for every dollar of assets a company currently reports. SunOpta has an asset utilization ratio of 108.26 percent. This suggests that the Company is making C$1.08 for each dollar of assets. An increasing asset utilization means that SunOpta is more efficient with each dollar of assets it utilizes for everyday operations.
 
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SunOpta Ownership Allocation

SunOpta shows a total of 118.22 Million outstanding shares. The majority of SunOpta outstanding shares are owned by institutional holders. These institutional investors are usually referred to as non-private investors looking to take positions in SunOpta to benefit from reduced commissions. Consequently, institutions are subject to a different set of regulations than regular investors in SunOpta. Please pay attention to any change in the institutional holdings of SunOpta as this could imply that something significant has changed or is about to change at the company. Please note that no matter how many assets the company owns, if the real value of the company is less than the current market value, you may not be able to make money on it.

SunOpta Profitability Analysis

The company reported the revenue of 723.73 M. Net Loss for the year was (11.47 M) with profit before overhead, payroll, taxes, and interest of 118.16 M.

About SunOpta Valuation

We use absolute and relative valuation methodologies to arrive at the intrinsic value of SunOpta. In general, an absolute valuation paradigm, as applied to this company, attempts to find the value of SunOpta based exclusively on its fundamental and basic technical indicators. By analyzing SunOpta's financials, quarterly and monthly indicators, and their related drivers, we attempt to find the most accurate representation of SunOpta's intrinsic value. As compared to an absolute model, our relative valuation model uses a comparative analysis of SunOpta. We calculate exposure to SunOpta's market risk, different technical and fundamental indicators, and relevant financial multiples and ratios and then compare them to those of SunOpta's related companies.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Gross Profit96.3 M72.9 M
Pretax Profit Margin(0.01)(0.01)
Operating Profit Margin 0.02  0.02 
Net Loss(0.02)(0.03)
Gross Profit Margin 0.13  0.23 
When determining whether SunOpta is a strong investment it is important to analyze SunOpta's competitive position within its industry, examining market share, product or service uniqueness, and competitive advantages. Beyond financials and market position, potential investors should also consider broader economic conditions, industry trends, and any regulatory or geopolitical factors that may impact SunOpta's future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding SunOpta Stock, refer to the following important reports:
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Please note, there is a significant difference between SunOpta's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if SunOpta is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, SunOpta's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.