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SpartanNash Co (SPTN)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/01/2025: SPTN (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -41.97% | Avg. Invested days 27 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 697.36M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 2070 | 1Y Target Price 20.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio 2070 | 1Y Target Price 20.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 286133 | Beta 0.37 | 52 Weeks Range 17.11 - 22.48 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 17.11 - 22.48 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 4.34% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.01 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) 1.22% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.31% | Return on Equity (TTM) 0.04% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 2070 | Forward PE 9.74 | Enterprise Value 1770117376 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.07 |
Enterprise Value 1770117376 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.07 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.18 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.06 | Shares Outstanding 33689000 | Shares Floating 33191164 |
Shares Outstanding 33689000 | Shares Floating 33191164 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.73 | Percent Institutions 87.04 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3.67 | Target Price 23 | Buy - | Strong Buy 2 |
Buy - | Strong Buy 2 | ||
Hold 4 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
SpartanNash Co

Company Overview
History and Background
SpartanNash Co. was founded in 1917 as the Grand Rapids Wholesale Grocery Company. It evolved through mergers and acquisitions to become a major food distributor and grocery retailer. A significant milestone was the merger of Spartan Stores and Nash Finch Company in 2013, creating SpartanNash.
Core Business Areas
- Food Distribution: Distributes a wide range of food products to independent retailers, national accounts, and military commissaries.
- Retail: Operates a chain of corporate-owned grocery stores under various banners.
- Military: Distributes grocery products to military commissaries and exchanges both domestically and internationally.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team includes the CEO, CFO, and various executive vice presidents overseeing different business segments. The organizational structure is hierarchical, with regional and functional departments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Grocery Products: Includes a broad range of perishable and non-perishable food items. SpartanNash distributes private-label brands as well as national brands. Competitors include C&S Wholesale Grocers and McLane Company. No specific product revenue numbers available.
- Fresh Produce: Offers a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. Competitors in this area are numerous regional and national produce distributors. No specific product revenue numbers available.
- Meat and Seafood: Provides meat and seafood products to retailers and military commissaries. Competitors include Tyson Foods and Cargill. No specific product revenue numbers available.
- Pharmacy: Operates pharmacies within its retail stores and distributes pharmaceuticals. Competitors include CVS and Walgreens. No specific product revenue numbers available.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The grocery industry is highly competitive, with increasing pressure from online retailers and changing consumer preferences. Consolidation among retailers and distributors is a continuing trend. Inflation and supply chain disruptions are current challenges.
Positioning
SpartanNash holds a significant position as a grocery distributor and retailer, with a strong presence in the Midwest. Its military distribution segment provides a unique competitive advantage. Increasing focus on own brands and strategic partnerships to enhance margins.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total US grocery market is estimated to be over $1 trillion. SpartanNash's TAM encompasses the grocery distribution and retail segments, as well as military commissary supply. Positioning is strong within its served markets, but national reach is limited.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong distribution network
- Established relationships with independent retailers
- Unique military distribution segment
- Private label brand offerings
Weaknesses
- Lower profit margins compared to pure-play retailers
- High debt levels
- Geographic concentration in the Midwest
- Inconsistent retail performance across banners
Opportunities
- Expansion of private-label brands
- Growth in online grocery
- Acquisitions of smaller distributors or retailers
- Increased demand from military commissaries
Threats
- Intense competition from larger retailers and distributors
- Supply chain disruptions and inflation
- Changing consumer preferences
- Economic downturn
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- KR
- WMT
- COST
Competitive Landscape
SpartanNash faces intense competition from larger retailers and distributors like Walmart and Kroger. Its competitive advantages lie in its military distribution segment and its relationships with independent retailers. It is at a disadvantage due to its lower profit margins and high debt compared to some competitors. COST is included since they compete directly with Grocery Sales at reduced costs with larger volumes in purchases.
Major Acquisitions
Martin's Super Markets
- Year: 2019
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 175
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded SpartanNash's retail footprint in the Midwest.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historically, SpartanNash has grown through acquisitions and organic growth in its distribution and retail segments.
Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by expansion of private-label brands, strategic acquisitions, and growth in the military distribution segment. Analyst estimates vary, but modest revenue growth is generally projected.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in supply chain optimization, expansion of private-label offerings, and strategic partnerships to improve retail performance.
Summary
SpartanNash is a mixed bag. It has a unique military distribution business and established relationships with independent retailers. However, it faces intense competition, has lower profit margins than some peers, and carries a high debt load. To improve, it should focus on expanding its private-label offerings, and optimizing its supply chain and reducing its outstanding debt.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Analyst Reports
- Industry Publications
- Market Research Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on available data and is subject to change. It is not financial advice.
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.
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About SpartanNash Co
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Grand Rapids, MI, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2000-08-02 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Tony Bashir Sarsam | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Food Distribution | Full time employees 11000 | Website https://www.spartannash.com |
Full time employees 11000 | Website https://www.spartannash.com |
SpartanNash Company, a food solutions company, engages in the distribution and retail sale of grocery products in the United States of America. The company operates in two segments, Wholesale and Retail. The Wholesale segment offers grocery products and perishable food products, including dry groceries, produce, dairy products, meat, delicatessen items, bakery goods, frozen food, seafood, floral products, general merchandise, beverages, tobacco products, health and beauty care products, and pharmaceutical products to independent retailers, national accounts, food service distributors, e-commerce providers, and corporate owned retail stores, as well as provides various support services to independent retailers. The Retail segment operates retail stores under the banners of Family Fare, Martin's Super Markets, Community Markets, Needler's Fresh Market, Chief Markets, D&W Fresh Market, VG's Grocery, Remke Markets, Metcalfe's Market, Family Fresh Market, Supermercado Nuestra Familia, Great Scot Community Market, Forest Hills Foods, Germantown Fresh Market, Dillonvale IGA, King Saver, Fresh City Market, and Sack 'N Save Supermarket. It supplies private brand products to military commissaries. The company was formerly known as Spartan Stores, Inc. and changed its name to SpartanNash Company in November 2013. SpartanNash Company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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