On May 12, 2025, Stephen Scherger, a Director at The Middleby Corp, purchased 2,000 shares of the company, as per the SEC Filing. This transaction increases the insider's total ownership to 4,248 shares.
The Middleby Corp (MIDD, Financial) is a global leader in the foodservice equipment industry, providing a wide range of products for commercial kitchens, food processing, and residential appliances. The company is known for its innovative solutions and high-quality products that cater to the needs of its diverse clientele.
The recent purchase by Stephen Scherger marks the insider's total acquisition of 2,000 shares over the past year, with no shares sold during this period. This activity is part of a broader insider transaction trend at The Middleby Corp, which has seen 2 insider buys and 7 insider sells over the past year.
On the day of the purchase, shares of The Middleby Corp were trading at $146.70, resulting in a market cap of $7.95 billion. The company's price-earnings ratio stands at 18.59, which is lower than the industry median of 24.51 and also below the company's historical median price-earnings ratio.
The stock's GF Value is estimated at $138.02, giving it a price-to-GF-Value ratio of 1.06. This indicates that the stock is fairly valued according to its GF Value.
The GF Value is an intrinsic value estimate developed by GuruFocus, calculated based on historical multiples such as price-earnings ratio, price-sales ratio, price-book ratio, and price-to-free cash flow. It also considers a GuruFocus adjustment factor based on the company's past returns and growth, along with future estimates of business performance from Morningstar analysts.
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