MAGN
BEARISH
$9.87
Live
Magnera Corporation · NYSE
Target $14.0
(+41.8%)
$7.82
52W Range
$15.64
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 30, 2026
Market cap
$351.37M
P/E
N/A
ROE
-12.4%
Profit margin
-4.0%
Debt/Equity
1.92
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
MAGN exhibits severe financial distress as evidenced by a weak Piotroski F-Score of 2/9, indicating a deteriorating fundamental position. While the stock appears deeply undervalued on a Price-to-Book (0.34) and Price-to-Sales (0.11) basis, these metrics are offset by negative ROE (-12.41%) and a catastrophic 5-year price decline of 94.5%. The company's earnings track record is abysmal, with zero beats in the last four quarters and massive negative surprises. Despite a healthy current ratio, the high debt-to-equity ratio and consistent operational misses suggest a value trap rather than a recovery play.
Key Strengths
Extremely low Price-to-Book ratio (0.34)
Very low Price-to-Sales ratio (0.11)
Positive year-over-year revenue growth (12.80%)
Strong short-term liquidity with a current ratio of 2.46
Analyst target price ($14.00) suggests significant potential upside if turnaround occurs
Key Risks
Critical financial health (Piotroski F-Score 2/9)
Consistent and severe earnings misses (Avg surprise -123.40%)
High leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.92
Negative Return on Equity (-12.41%) and Profit Margin (-4.04%)
Severe long-term capital erosion (-94.5% 5-year change)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$11.5
+16.5% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
29
Weak
85
30
10
20
0
AI Verdict
High-Risk Value Trap
Key drivers: Deeply discounted asset valuation, Severe fundamental deterioration, Chronic earnings underperformance, High debt load
Confidence
90%
Value
85/100
Ref P/E, PEG, P/B, P/S
Positives
- P/B of 0.34 is exceptionally low
- P/S of 0.11 suggests extreme undervaluation of revenue
Watchpoints
- PEG ratio of 4.23 indicates growth is too expensive relative to earnings
Future
30/100
Ref Growth rates and Earnings track record
Positives
- 12.8% YoY revenue growth
Watchpoints
- Consistent failure to meet EPS estimates
- Negative profit margins
Past
10/100
Ref Historical price trends
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- 5Y Change of -94.5%
- 3Y Change of -82.7%
Health
20/100
Ref Piotroski F-Score and Debt/Equity
Positives
- Current ratio 2.46
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score 2/9
- Debt/Equity 1.92
Dividend
0/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- No dividend paid
- 0/100 dividend strength
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$9.87
Analyst Target
$14.0
Upside/Downside
+41.8%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for MAGN and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-29
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MAGN
Magnera Corporation
Primary
|
-94.5% | -82.7% | -33.1% | +14.8% | +10.2% | -4.5% |
|
BGS
B&G Foods, Inc.
Peer
|
-79.7% | -56.7% | -21.4% | +6.6% | +1.4% | +0.5% |
|
SNDL
SNDL Inc.
Peer
|
-84.8% | -14.6% | -11.2% | -39.1% | +1.9% | -20.8% |
|
OTLY
Oatly Group AB
Peer
|
-97.1% | -75.1% | +15.9% | -25.8% | +20.5% | -13.1% |
|
LWAY
Lifeway Foods, Inc.
Peer
|
+343.6% | +305.3% | +3.4% | -7.7% | +16.7% | +7.2% |
MAG
Magnera Corporation
Primary
5Y
-94.5%
3Y
-82.7%
1Y
-33.1%
6M
+14.8%
1M
+10.2%
1W
-4.5%
BGS
B&G Foods, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-79.7%
3Y
-56.7%
1Y
-21.4%
6M
+6.6%
1M
+1.4%
1W
+0.5%
SND
SNDL Inc.
Peer
5Y
-84.8%
3Y
-14.6%
1Y
-11.2%
6M
-39.1%
1M
+1.9%
1W
-20.8%
OTL
Oatly Group AB
Peer
5Y
-97.1%
3Y
-75.1%
1Y
+15.9%
6M
-25.8%
1M
+20.5%
1W
-13.1%
LWA
Lifeway Foods, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+343.6%
3Y
+305.3%
1Y
+3.4%
6M
-7.7%
1M
+16.7%
1W
+7.2%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E
10.85
PEG Ratio
4.23
P/B Ratio
0.34
P/S Ratio
0.11
EV/Revenue
0.63
EV/EBITDA
6.47
Market Cap
$351.37M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
-4.04%
Operating Margin
4.54%
Gross Margin
11.02%
ROE
-12.41%
ROA
1.9%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+12.8%
Earnings Growth
N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
N/A
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
1.92
High debt
Current Ratio
2.46
Strong
Quick Ratio
1.47
Good
Cash/Share
$7.35
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-07
$N/A
2026-02-05
$-0.11
-209.2% surprise
2025-11-25
$0.08
-37.6% surprise
2025-08-07
$N/A
Consumer Defensive Sector Comparison
Comparing MAGN against 189 companies in the Consumer Defensive sector
(10 bullish, 68 neutral, 111 bearish)
Return on Equity (ROE)
-12.41%
This Stock
vs
-11.64%
Sector Avg
+6.6%
(Above Avg)
Profit Margin
-4.04%
This Stock
vs
-7.3%
Sector Avg
-44.7%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
1.92
This Stock
vs
1.86
Sector Avg
+3.3%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
12.8%
This Stock
vs
101.12%
Sector Avg
-87.3%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
2.46
This Stock
vs
2.25
Sector Avg
+9.3%
(Better)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MAGN
Magnera Corporation
|
BEARISH | $351.37M | - | -12.4% | -4.0% | $9.87 | |
|
BGS
B&G Foods, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $352.82M | - | -40.9% | -13.6% | $4.41 | Compare |
|
SNDL
SNDL Inc.
|
BEARISH | $340.86M | - | -1.4% | -1.7% | $1.31 | Compare |
|
OTLY
Oatly Group AB
|
BEARISH | $361.9M | - | -243.4% | -17.7% | $11.59 | Compare |
|
LWAY
Lifeway Foods, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $371.58M | 27.42 | 17.6% | 6.5% | $24.4 | Compare |
MAGN
Magnera Corporation
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$351M
P/E
-
ROE
-12.4%
Price
$9.87
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-27 | UREY JILL L | General Counsel | Option Exercise | 1,571 | $20,344 |
| 2026-02-24 | UREY JILL L | General Counsel | Option Exercise | 205 | $2,671 |
| 2025-11-04 | RICKERTSEN CARL JOHN | Director | Option Exercise | 9,501 | $81,044 |
| 2025-11-04 | BROWN BRUCE | Director | Option Exercise | 9,501 | $81,044 |
| 2025-11-04 | FOGARTY KEVIN MICHAEL | Director | Option Exercise | 9,501 | $81,044 |
| 2025-11-04 | MARNICK SAMANTHA J | Director | Option Exercise | 9,501 | $81,044 |
| 2025-11-04 | BEGLE CURTIS L | Chief Executive Officer | Option Exercise | 18,208 | $155,314 |
| 2025-11-04 | CURLESS MICHAEL S | Director | Option Exercise | 9,501 | $81,044 |
| 2025-11-04 | TILL JAMES M. | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 4,749 | - |
| 2025-11-04 | HALL MARY DEAN | Director | Stock Award | 9,501 | - |
| 2025-11-04 | SALMON TOM | Director | Option Exercise | 9,501 | $81,044 |
| 2025-11-04 | UREY JILL L | General Counsel | Option Exercise | 1,583 | $13,503 |
| 2025-11-04 | FAHNEMANN THOMAS | Director | Option Exercise | 7,125 | $60,776 |
| 2025-11-04 | MANROA TARUN | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 3,562 | - |
UREY JILL L
General Counsel
2026-02-27
1,571 shares
·
$20,344
UREY JILL L
General Counsel
2026-02-24
205 shares
·
$2,671
RICKERTSEN CARL JOHN
Director
2025-11-04
9,501 shares
·
$81,044
BROWN BRUCE
Director
2025-11-04
9,501 shares
·
$81,044
FOGARTY KEVIN MICHAEL
Director
2025-11-04
9,501 shares
·
$81,044
MARNICK SAMANTHA J
Director
2025-11-04
9,501 shares
·
$81,044
BEGLE CURTIS L
Chief Executive Officer
2025-11-04
18,208 shares
·
$155,314
CURLESS MICHAEL S
Director
2025-11-04
9,501 shares
·
$81,044
TILL JAMES M.
Chief Financial Officer
2025-11-04
4,749 shares
HALL MARY DEAN
Director
2025-11-04
9,501 shares
SALMON TOM
Director
2025-11-04
9,501 shares
·
$81,044
UREY JILL L
General Counsel
2025-11-04
1,583 shares
·
$13,503
FAHNEMANN THOMAS
Director
2025-11-04
7,125 shares
·
$60,776
MANROA TARUN
Chief Operating Officer
2025-11-04
3,562 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
8-K
10-Q
Magnera Corporation reported net sales of $792 million for the quarter ended December 27, 2025, an increase from $702 million in the prior year, and shifted to an operating income of $14 million. Despite this operational improvement, the company realized a net loss of $34 million, driven in part by an increase in net interest expense to $40 million. Specific risk factor descriptions were not provided in the excerpt.
8-K
8-K
DEF 14A
10-K
8-K
8-K
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
NONE
2 analysts
Wells Fargo
2026-03-20
Overweight
Equal-Weight
Wells Fargo
2026-02-06
Overweight
Overweight
Wells Fargo
2026-01-06
Overweight
Overweight
Wells Fargo
2025-11-24
Equal-Weight
Overweight
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