Middleby Corp (MIDD) Stock Analysis
Verdict: BUY
Post-earnings momentum and record food processing backlogs signal a fundamental turnaround, yet GAAP net losses require cautious entry.
Investment score: 68/100
Analysis as of
Is Middleby Corp stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
Middleby is transitioning through a period of GAAP earnings volatility but underlying cash generation and order backlogs are at record levels. Massive insider buying and analyst upgrades suggest the market floor is well-defined.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 55/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 65/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 85/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 80/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 90/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 75/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 50/100 (weight 15%)
Middleby Corp opportunities and risks
What speaks for MIDD
- Record Food Processing Backlog
What speaks against MIDD
- High Beta (1.36) Volatility
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDD | n/a | 2.1x | n/a | 38.0% | -11.5% | 7.3% |
| DCI | 26.3x | 2.7x | 16.7x | 34.4% | 10.1% | 3.5% |
| GTLS | 234.5x | 2.3x | 21.5x | 32.6% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| FLS | 25.6x | 2.0x | 14.9x | 35.5% | 7.6% | 4.8% |
| TKR | 26.0x | 1.8x | 13.0x | 28.4% | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| ESE | 25.6x | 6.3x | 33.2x | 41.9% | 24.6% | 2.7% |
| Peer median | 26.0x | 2.3x | 16.7x | 34.4% | 7.6% | 3.5% |
Frequently asked questions about Middleby Corp (MIDD)
Is MIDD stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Middleby Corp as BUY with an investment score of 68/100. Middleby is transitioning through a period of GAAP earnings volatility but underlying cash generation and order backlogs are at record levels. Massive insider buying and analyst upgrades suggest the market floor is well-defined. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is MIDD stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for MIDD is BUY with an investment score of 68/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.