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Flowers Foods Inc (FLO) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Flowers Foods Inc stock (FLO) is currently trading at $8.26. Flowers Foods Inc PE ratio is 20.45. Flowers Foods Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.33. Analyst consensus price target for FLO is $11.33. WallStSmart rates FLO as Underperform.

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FLO

Flowers Foods Inc

NYSECONSUMER DEFENSIVE
$8.26
$0.00 (0.00%)
52W$8.17
$18.63
Target$11.33+37.2%

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FLO Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Flowers Foods Inc (FLO)

Margin of Safety
+24.7%
Undervalued
FLO Fair Value
$15.52
Graham Formula
Current Price
$8.26
$7.26 below fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $15.52
Overvalued
Price $8.26
Graham IV $15.52
Analyst $11.33

FLO appears undervalued based on the Graham Formula, trading 25% below its estimated fair value of $15.52.

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

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Smart Analysis

Flowers Foods Inc (FLO) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Buy
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 price/sales, price/book, eps growth. Concerns around peg ratio and return on equity. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Flowers Foods Inc (FLO) Key Strengths (4)

Avg Score: 9.0/10
Price/SalesValuation
0.3310/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

Institutional Own.Quality
84.25%10/10

84.25% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Price/BookValuation
1.338/10

Trading at 1.33x book value, attractively priced

EPS GrowthGrowth
20.00%8/10

Strong earnings growth at 20.00% per year

Supporting Valuation Data

Price/Sales (TTM)
0.329
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
0.723
Undervalued

Flowers Foods Inc (FLO) Areas to Watch (6)

Avg Score: 3.0/10
PEG RatioValuation
6.102/10

Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium

Operating MarginProfitability
7.28%2/10

Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency

Profit MarginProfitability
1.60%2/10

Very thin margins, barely profitable

Return on EquityProfitability
6.18%3/10

Low profitability relative to shareholder equity

Revenue GrowthGrowth
8.80%4/10

Modest revenue growth at 8.80%

Market CapQuality
$1.73B5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

Flowers Foods Inc (FLO) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 55/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 3.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Institutional Own., Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.33), Price/Book (1.33) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 20.00%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are PEG Ratio, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (6.10) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 8.80%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 6.18%, Operating Margin at 7.28%, Profit Margin at 1.60%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether PEG Ratio improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 6.18% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 8.80% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high 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

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Sales, Institutional Own.) and negatives (PEG Ratio, Operating Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

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.

FLO Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

FLO's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.33x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 1.79x (0th percentile). The current valuation is 92% below its historical high of 3.88x set in May 2007, and 0% above its historical low of 0.33x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~0.4x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Flowers Foods Inc (FLO) · CONSUMER DEFENSIVEPACKAGED FOODS

The Big Picture

Flowers Foods Inc is a mature, profitable business with steady cash generation. Revenue reached 5.3B with 9% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 160.0%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 618.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 89M in free cash flow and 136M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

What to Watch Next

Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 11.7%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.

Sector dynamics: monitor PACKAGED FOODS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Flowers Foods Inc.

Bottom Line

Flowers Foods Inc is a well-established business delivering consistent profitability with 160.0% margins. The growth phase may be slowing, but strong cash generation and operational efficiency make it suitable for investors seeking reliability over excitement.

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.

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About Flowers Foods Inc(FLO)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

CONSUMER DEFENSIVE

Industry

PACKAGED FOODS

Country

USA

Flowers Foods, Inc. produces and markets packaged bakery products in the United States. The company is headquartered in Thomasville, Georgia.