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Freshpet Inc (FRPT)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/01/2025: FRPT (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
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AI Based Fundamental Rating
Below Average Performance
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Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -7.23% | Avg. Invested days 43 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 04/01/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 4.11B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 91.4 | 1Y Target Price 140.9 |
Price to earnings Ratio 91.4 | 1Y Target Price 140.9 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2179946 | Beta 1.58 | 52 Weeks Range 80.27 - 164.07 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 80.27 - 164.07 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.91 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 4.81% | Operating Margin (TTM) 7.46% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 1.59% | Return on Equity (TTM) 4.67% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 91.4 | Forward PE 76.92 | Enterprise Value 4207629218 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.22 |
Enterprise Value 4207629218 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.22 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.31 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 31.54 | Shares Outstanding 48718600 | Shares Floating 47913301 |
Shares Outstanding 48718600 | Shares Floating 47913301 | ||
Percent Insiders 2 | Percent Institutions 109.64 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 4.4 | Target Price 165.59 | Buy 1 | Strong Buy 14 |
Buy 1 | Strong Buy 14 | ||
Hold 4 | Sell 1 | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Freshpet Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Freshpet Inc. was founded in 2006 with the goal of providing fresh, refrigerated pet food made with real ingredients. It has grown significantly, expanding its product line and distribution network to become a leader in the fresh pet food category.
Core Business Areas
- Refrigerated Pet Food: The primary business segment, focused on producing and selling refrigerated dog and cat food made with fresh ingredients.
Leadership and Structure
Billy Cyr is the current CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with departments for marketing, sales, operations, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Freshpet Dog Food Rolls: The flagship product, providing a balanced diet for dogs. Competitors include Nom Nom, Ollie, and Farmer's Dog. Market share data is difficult to determine precisely but estimated to be significant in the fresh pet food category.
- Freshpet Vital Cat Food: A refrigerated cat food option. Competitors include other fresh/raw cat food brands such as Smalls and Darwin's. Market share data is difficult to determine precisely but estimated to be significant in the fresh pet food category.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The pet food industry is large and growing, with increasing demand for premium and fresh pet food options. The market is highly competitive.
Positioning
Freshpet is positioned as a premium, fresh pet food brand, differentiating itself through its refrigerated products and focus on natural ingredients.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for pet food is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars globally. Freshpet is positioned to capture a significant portion of the premium segment, but is constrained by their manufacturing capability.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand reputation
- Unique refrigerated product offering
- Growing market share in the fresh pet food category
- Focus on natural ingredients
Weaknesses
- High production and distribution costs
- Limited shelf life of products
- Reliance on specific retailers for distribution
- Achieving profitability
Opportunities
- Expanding product line
- Increasing distribution channels
- Capitalizing on the growing demand for fresh pet food
- International expansion
Threats
- Competition from established pet food brands
- Fluctuations in raw material costs
- Changes in consumer preferences
- Economic downturn impacting consumer spending
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- TSN
- NUTR
- CAG
Competitive Landscape
Freshpet's advantage lies in its fresh, refrigerated product offering, but faces competition from larger, more established pet food companies.
Major Acquisitions
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Freshpet has experienced strong revenue growth in recent years, driven by increasing demand for its products.
Future Projections: Analysts generally expect Freshpet to continue to grow revenue at a healthy pace, driven by expansion in their distribution network and increased capacity.
Recent Initiatives: Expansion of manufacturing capacity, new product launches, and expansion into new geographical areas.
Summary
Freshpet has demonstrated significant growth in the fresh pet food market, driven by its unique refrigerated offerings and expanding distribution network. However, the company faces challenges related to high production costs and achieving profitability. It needs to focus on efficient scaling of its operations and managing its raw material costs. Investors should monitor closely future profitability reports.
Similar Companies
- TSN
- NUTR
- CAG
- SJM
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings
- Market Research Reports
- Analyst Estimates
- Freshpet Investor Relations
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Freshpet Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Bedminster, NJ, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2014-11-07 | CEO & Executive Director Mr. William B. Cyr | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Packaged Foods | Full time employees 1296 | Website https://www.freshpet.com |
Full time employees 1296 | Website https://www.freshpet.com | ||
Freshpet, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distributes, and markets natural fresh meals and treats for dogs and cats in the United States, Canada, and Europe. It offers dog food, cat food, and dog treats under the Freshpet brand name; and fresh treats under the Dognation and Dog Joy brand names. The company sells its products through a network of company-owned branded refrigerators, the Freshpet Fridges, as well as through various classes of retail, including grocery, mass, club, pet specialty, and natural, as well as online. The company was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Bedminster, New Jersey.
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