MGP Ingredients, Inc.
MGPIConsumer DefensiveNASDAQBeverages - Wineries & Distilleries · Last scanned Oct 26, 2026
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the consumer defensive sector, MGP Ingredients, Inc. focuses on Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries services and products. MGP Ingredients, Inc. produces and supplies distilled spirits, branded spirits, and food ingredients worldwide. With a market capitalization of $336.8M, it sits in small-cap territory. It operates in three segments: Distillery Solutions, Branded Spirits, and Ingredient Solutions.
Market Cap
$336.8M
Beta
0.48
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
8.09
EPS (TTM)
$-11.26
EPS (Fwd)
$1.94
ROE
-33.8%
ROA
3.4%
Cash
$17.8M
Total Debt
$378.0M
Free CF
-$73.3M
52W Change
-33.2%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where MGPI stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, MGPI finished 11.49% below its 150-day moving average ($16.97) and 18.59% below its 200-day moving average ($18.45). 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 MGPI overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, MGPI's RSI(14) was 73.3, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The company holds $17.8M in cash, though total debt stands at $378.0M. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Free cash flow is running at -$73.3M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. Return on equity stands at -33.8%, which is negative for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 3.4% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has pulled back from $782.4M (2022) to $536.4M (2025), a 31% decline worth watching.
With a beta below 0.7, MGP Ingredients, Inc. typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. MGP Ingredients, Inc. carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing MGPI's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.