B&G Foods, Inc.
BGSConsumer DefensiveNASDAQPackaged Foods · Last scanned Oct 26, 2026
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the consumer defensive sector, B&G Foods, Inc. focuses on Packaged Foods services and products. B&G Foods, Inc. manufactures, sells, and distributes a portfolio of shelf-stable and frozen foods, and household products in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Valued at $170.7M, BGS is a micro-cap name in its sector. It operates through Specialty, Meals, Frozen & Vegetables, and Spices & Flavor Solutions segments.
Market Cap
$170.7M
Beta
0.57
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
4.07
EPS (TTM)
$-0.88
EPS (Fwd)
$0.52
ROE
-15.8%
ROA
3.9%
Cash
$591.6M
Total Debt
$2.58B
Free CF
$174.7M
52W Change
-51.3%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where BGS stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, BGS finished 42.11% below its 150-day moving average ($3.80) and 44.30% below its 200-day moving average ($3.95). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is BGS overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, BGS's RSI(14) was 21.0, in oversold territory (below 30). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, BGS has $591.6M in cash with $2.58B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow comes in at $174.7M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of -15.8% points to negative capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 3.9% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has pulled back from $2.06B (2021) to $1.83B (2025), a 11% decline worth watching.
BGS's low beta indicates it tends to be less volatile than the broader market, which may suit investors seeking more stable price behavior. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing BGS's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.