Bridgford has evolved over 90 years from a local butcher shop into a national brand recognized for quality, convenience, and its signature "Ready-to-Eat" and "Heat-and-Serve" product lines. However, the company faces headwinds with trailing twelve-month revenue of $231.0M generating negative net income of -$13.4M and a -5.8% net profit margin as of March 2026.
Cyborg Score Rationale
Bridgford operates in a competitive packaged foods market with commodity-dependent input costs. The company is profitable on a gross margin basis (19.3%) but struggles with operating profitability. High liquidity (3.04 current ratio) provides a buffer, but negative net income and operating losses signal operational challenges.
Top Insights
Gross margin of 19.3% indicates underlying product viability but operating expenses exceed gross profit.
Strong current ratio of 3.04 provides significant liquidity cushion for operations and investments.
Stock declined 14.9% over the past year, reflecting investor concerns about profitability recovery.
Company operates with approximately 656 employees, reflecting a small-scale manufacturer footprint.
Named Competitors
Hormel Foods — Major producer of meat and food products including snacks and prepared foods
Conagra Foods — Large diversified food company with frozen and snack food portfolios
Mondelēz International — Global snack food manufacturer with significant frozen and convenience food presence
Recent Developments
(March 2026) Board and governance direction approved by shareholders
(June 2026) Stock trading at $7.44 with strong sell technical signal
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