Del Monte Corporation
FDPConsumer DefensiveNASDAQFarm Products
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Daily timeframeOperating under the Farm Products umbrella, Del Monte Corporation is a consumer defensive company. Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., through its subsidiaries, produces, markets, and distributes fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables in North America, Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, Asia, and. At a $1.39B market cap, Del Monte Corporation ranks as a small-cap company within consumer defensive. It operates through three segments: Fresh and Value-Added Products, Banana, and Other Products and Services.
Market Cap
$1.39B
Beta
0.22
P/E (TTM)
20.15
P/E (Fwd)
8.67
EPS (TTM)
$1.45
EPS (Fwd)
$3.37
ROE
3.6%
ROA
3.3%
Cash
$66.3M
Total Debt
$628.9M
Free CF
-$48.0M
52W Change
-9.9%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, FDP has $66.3M in cash with $628.9M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$48.0M. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. ROE of 3.6% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 3.3% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $4.44B (2022) to $4.32B (2025).
The relatively low beta of 0.22 suggests FDP is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Del Monte Corporation and its sector.