Ingles Markets, Incorporated
IMKTAConsumer DefensiveNASDAQGrocery Stores · Last scanned Sep 5, 2026
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the consumer defensive sector, Ingles Markets, Incorporated focuses on Grocery Stores services and products. Ingles Markets, Incorporated, together with its subsidiaries, operates a chain of supermarkets in the United States. With a market capitalization of $1.58B, it sits in small-cap territory. The company offers food products, such as grocery, meat, and dairy products, produce, frozen food, and other perishables; and non-food products, which include fuel centers, pharmacies, health and beauty care products, and general merchandise, as well as private label items, organic, and locally sourced items.
Market Cap
$1.58B
Beta
0.57
P/E (TTM)
15.05
P/E (Fwd)
17.67
EPS (TTM)
$5.52
EPS (Fwd)
$4.70
ROE
6.3%
ROA
3.4%
Cash
$8.9M
Total Debt
$647.8M
Free CF
$134.6M
52W Change
18.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where IMKTA stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 3, 2026 close, IMKTA finished 7.07% below its 150-day moving average ($87.59) and 2.70% below its 200-day moving average ($83.66). 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 IMKTA overbought or oversold?
At the September 3, 2026 close, IMKTA's RSI(14) was 14.4, 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.
Ingles Markets, Incorporated carries $647.8M in total debt against $8.9M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 73.1x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Annual free cash flow of $134.6M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. ROE of 6.3% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 3.4% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $5.68B (2022) to $5.33B (2025).
IMKTA's low beta indicates it tends to be less volatile than the broader market, which may suit investors seeking more stable price behavior. Ingles Markets, Incorporated carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing IMKTA.