Ingles Markets, Incorporated
IMKTAConsumer DefensiveNASDAQGrocery Stores
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Daily timeframeIngles Markets, Incorporated, together with its subsidiaries, operates a chain of supermarkets in the United States. The $1.68B market capitalization puts IMKTA squarely in small-cap range for its industry. 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
$1.68B
Beta
0.62
P/E (TTM)
16.14
P/E (Fwd)
18.85
EPS (TTM)
$5.49
EPS (Fwd)
$4.70
ROE
6.5%
ROA
3.6%
Cash
$8.9M
Total Debt
$647.8M
Free CF
$127.3M
52W Change
46.2%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $8.9M in cash, though total debt stands at $647.8M. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Free cash flow comes in at $127.3M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of 6.5% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 3.6% 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).
With a beta below 0.7, Ingles Markets, Incorporated typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Ingles Markets, Incorporated's trajectory.