IMKTA (Ingles Markets) Growth Rank: 1 (As of Sep. 06, 2026) — 83% Below Median

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IMKTA Ingles Markets Inc IMKTA
69 GF Score
Price $83.07
GF Value $70.00
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Ingles Markets Growth Rank?

Ingles Markets IMKTA +0.80% 69 Growth Rank is 1 as of Sep. 06, 2026, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates IMKTA with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.00 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Ingles Markets has the Growth Rank of 1.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

Ingles Markets Growth Rank Related Terms

IMKTA vs WMK, GO, YSWY: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Ingles Markets's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank 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.

Ingles Markets Growth Rank vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ingles Markets's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ingles Markets's Growth Rank falls into.


IMKTA
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What does a Growth Rank of 1 mean?
Ingles Markets (IMKTA) has a Growth Rank of 1 as of Sep. 06, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Ingles Markets and its competitors. This is 83% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Ingles Markets' Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Ingles Markets' Growth Rank too high?
Ingles Markets' current Growth Rank of 1 is 83% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Ingles Markets has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ingles Markets' Growth Rank compare to WMK and GO?
Ingles Markets' Growth Rank of 1 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. Historically, Ingles Markets' own Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 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 Growth Rank for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Ingles Markets and its competitors. Ingles Markets's current Growth Rank is 1, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ingles Markets stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingles Markets (IMKTA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $70.00, compared to a current price of $83.07 — trading 18.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 1, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Ingles Markets' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ingles Markets (IMKTA), the current Growth Rank is 1 as of Sep. 06, 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 Ingles Markets (IMKTA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingles Markets stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $83.07 is trading 18.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $70.00. GuruFocus considers Ingles Markets to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IMKTA:

  • Growth Rank: 1 (83% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $70.00 vs. price of $83.07 (18.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Ingles Markets Business Description

Other Exchanges IN3A:Germany
Address 2913 U.S. Highway 70 West, Black Mountain, NC, USA, 28711
Ingles Markets Inc is a U.S.-based company that is principally engaged in operating a supermarket chain. The company operates the business in the southeast United States, mainly in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, with a few stores in Virginia and Alabama as well. The company locates its stores majorly in suburban areas, small towns, and neighborhood areas. It offers a broad range of goods, including food products, pharmacies, health and beauty care products, and general merchandise. The retail business contributes the majority of the company's revenue. The company's real estate ownership of a material portion of total stores enables it to generate rental income.
69GF Score

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