SMPL (The Simply Good Foods Co) Financial Strength: 7 (As of May. 2026) — Near Median

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Price $11.10
GF Value $39.12
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What is The Simply Good Foods Co Financial Strength?

The Simply Good Foods Co SMPL -0.63% 60 Financial Strength is 7 as of May. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates SMPL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.12 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

The Simply Good Foods Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.

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.

The Simply Good Foods Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 5.56. The Simply Good Foods Co's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.31. As of today, The Simply Good Foods Co's Altman Z-Score is 1.71.


The Simply Good Foods Co  (NAS:SMPL) 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.

The Simply Good Foods Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.


The Simply Good Foods Co Financial Strength Related Terms


SMPL vs JBSS, MAMA, WEST: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The Simply Good Foods Co'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.


The Simply Good Foods Co Financial Strength vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Simply Good Foods Co's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Simply Good Foods Co's Financial Strength falls into.


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The Simply Good Foods Co 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:

The Simply Good Foods Co's Interest Expense for the months ended in May. 2026 was $-6 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in May. 2026 was $32 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $440 Mil.

The Simply Good Foods Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: May. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: May. 2026 )
=-1*32.136/-5.776
=5.56

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

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

The Simply Good Foods Co's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: May. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0 + 440.489) / 1427.932
=0.31

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.

The Simply Good Foods Co has a Z-score of 1.71, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.71 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

* 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 7 mean?
The Simply Good Foods Co (SMPL) has a Financial Strength of 7 as of May. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on The Simply Good Foods Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, The Simply Good Foods Co's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00.
Is The Simply Good Foods Co's Financial Strength too high?
The Simply Good Foods Co's current Financial Strength of 7 is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, The Simply Good Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Simply Good Foods Co's Financial Strength compare to JBSS and MAMA?
The Simply Good Foods Co's Financial Strength of 7 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Historically, The Simply Good Foods Co's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00 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 The Simply Good Foods Co and its competitors. The Simply Good Foods Co's current Financial Strength is 7, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Simply Good Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Simply Good Foods Co (SMPL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.12, compared to a current price of $11.10 — trading 71.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 7, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. The Simply Good Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 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 The Simply Good Foods Co (SMPL), the current Financial Strength is 7 as of May. 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 The Simply Good Foods Co (SMPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Simply Good Foods Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $11.10 is trading 71.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.12. GuruFocus considers The Simply Good Foods Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SMPL:

  • Financial Strength: 7 (near median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $39.12 vs. price of $11.10 (71.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 3 warning signs

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


The Simply Good Foods Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 76L:GermanyS2MP34:Brazil
Address 1225, 17th Street, Suite 1000, Denver, CO, USA, 80202
The Simply Good Foods Co Company is a consumer packaged food and beverage company that develops, markets, and sells protein bars, ready-to-drink protein shakes, sweet and salty snacks, and confectionery products under the Quest, Atkins, and OWYN brands. The products target consumers seeking protein-rich foods with limited sugars and carbohydrates, with OWYN offering plant-based and allergen-tested options. The company distributes mainly in North America through grocery, club, mass merchandise, e-commerce, and specialty channels. It operates two segments: Quest and Atkins, and OWYN. The company operates in North America and internationally, with the majority of revenue coming from North America.
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