M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos (BSP:MDIA3) Financial Strength: 8 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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BSP:MDIA3 M Dias Branco SA Industria e Comercio de Alimentos BSP:MDIA3
77 GF Score
Price R$16.81
GF Value R$26.57
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos Financial Strength?

M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos BSP:MDIA3 -0.88% 77 Financial Strength is 8 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates BSP:MDIA3 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of R$26.57 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

M Dias Branco SA Industria e Comercio de Alimentos shows strong financial strength.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.97. M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.16. As of today, M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos's Altman Z-Score is 2.17.


M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos  (BSP:MDIA3) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos Financial Strength Related Terms


BSP:MDIA3 vs KHC, GIS, MKC: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos Financial Strength vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos's Financial Strength falls into.


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M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$70 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$1,580 Mil.

M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

GuruFocus does not calculate M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos's interest coverage with the available data.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(195.98 + 1580.112) / 10797.5
=0.16

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos has a Z-score of 2.17, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 2.17 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 8 mean?
M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos (BSP:MDIA3) has a Financial Strength of 8 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos' Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 10.00.
Is M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos' Financial Strength too high?
M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos' current Financial Strength of 8 is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos' Financial Strength compare to KHC and GIS?
M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos' Financial Strength of 8 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Historically, M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos' own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Financial Strength should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos and its competitors. M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos's current Financial Strength is 8, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos (BSP:MDIA3) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$26.57, compared to a current price of R$16.81 — trading 36.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 8, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos (BSP:MDIA3), the current Financial Strength is 8 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos (BSP:MDIA3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$16.81 is trading 36.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$26.57. GuruFocus considers M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:MDIA3:

  • Financial Strength: 8 (near median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: R$26.57 vs. price of R$16.81 (36.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:MDIA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos Business Description

Address Rodovia BR 116, Sem Numero Km 18, Eusebio, CE, BRA, 61766-650
M Dias Branco SA Industria e Comercio de Alimentos is a Brazilian company engaged in the industrialization, sales, and distribution of food products derived from wheat, mainly cookies and crackers, pasta, and wheat flour/bran, and the manufacture, sale, and distribution of vegetable shortenings and margarines, cakes, cake mixes, packaged toast, and snacks. The company's brands in the domestic market are Adria, Aldente, Basilar, Bonsabor, Estrela, Fortaleza, Finna, Fit Food, Frontera, Isabela, Jasmine, Pelagio, Pilar, Piraque, Predilleto, Richester, Salsito, Smart, Taste and Co, Treloso, Vitarella, and Zabet; and in the foreign market: Las Acacias.
77GF Score

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