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Middleby Corp (MIDD) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Middleby Corp stock (MIDD) is currently trading at $135.81. Middleby Corp PE ratio is 19.88. Middleby Corp PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.14. Analyst consensus price target for MIDD is $189.00. WallStSmart rates MIDD as Sell.

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MIDD

Middleby Corp

NASDAQINDUSTRIALS
$135.81
$4.27 (-3.05%)
52W$110.82
$169.44
Target$189.00+39.2%

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MIDD Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Middleby Corp (MIDD)

Margin of Safety
-252.9%
Significantly Overvalued
MIDD Fair Value
$46.44
Graham Formula
Current Price
$135.81
$89.37 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $46.44
Overvalued
Price $135.81
Graham IV $46.44
Analyst $189.00

MIDD trades 253% above its Graham fair value of $46.44, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Middleby Corp (MIDD) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

45
out of 100
Grade: D
Hold
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in institutional own.. Concerns around revenue growth and eps growth. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.

Middleby Corp (MIDD) Key Strengths (2)

Avg Score: 8.5/10
Institutional Own.Quality
110.44%10/10

110.44% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Market CapQuality
$6.84B7/10

Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
14.9
Attractive
EV/Revenue
2.68
Undervalued
MIDD Target Price
$189
22% Upside

Middleby Corp (MIDD) Areas to Watch (8)

Avg Score: 3.6/10
Revenue GrowthGrowth
-14.50%0/10

Revenue declining -14.50%, a shrinking business

EPS GrowthGrowth
-64.20%0/10

Earnings declining -64.20%, profits shrinking

Profit MarginProfitability
-8.68%0/10

Company is losing money with a negative profit margin

Return on EquityProfitability
11.50%5/10

Moderate profitability with room for improvement

PEG RatioValuation
1.516/10

Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive

Operating MarginProfitability
18.80%6/10

Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional

Price/SalesValuation
2.146/10

Revenue is fairly priced at 2.14x sales

Price/BookValuation
2.386/10

Fairly priced relative to book value

Middleby Corp (MIDD) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 45/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 8.5/10) while 8 fall into concern territory (avg 3.6/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Market Cap.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.51), Price/Sales (2.14), Price/Book (2.38) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -14.50%, EPS Growth at -64.20%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 11.50%, Operating Margin at 18.80%, Profit Margin at -8.68%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 11.50% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -14.50% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Revenue Growth and EPS Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Middleby Corp (MIDD) · INDUSTRIALSSPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY

The Big Picture

Middleby Corp is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 3.2B with 14% decline year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -8.7% profit margin.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 1150.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 187M in free cash flow and 191M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

Revenue Decline

Revenue contracted 14% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.

Operating at a Loss

The company is unprofitable with a -8.7% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.

What to Watch Next

Debt management: total debt of 2.1B is significantly higher than cash (175M). Monitor refinancing risk.

Sector dynamics: monitor SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Middleby Corp.

Bottom Line

Middleby Corp is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Insider Transactions(28 last 3 months)

Total Buys
16
Total Sells
12

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

Last updated: 3:19:59 PM

About Middleby Corp(MIDD)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

INDUSTRIALS

Industry

SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY

Country

USA

Middleby Corporation designs, manufactures, markets, distributes and services a variety of residential kitchen, food processing and foodservice equipment in the United States, Canada, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Latin America. The company is headquartered in Elgin, Illinois.

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1400 TOASTMASTER DRIVE, ELGIN, IL, UNITED STATES, 60120