Ebro Foods EBRO.MC
Ebro Foods is a leading global producer of rice and pasta, with brands such as SOS and Brillante. Ebro Foods combines a solid balance sheet (Net Debt/EBITDA of 0.69) with an attractive dividend yield of 5.01% and a P/E of 12.76, although revenue growth is negative (-2.70%) and free cash flow conversion is weak (5.82%). The acquisition of a pasta factory in the US strengthens its position, but governance risk in Spain moderates the appeal.
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Ebro Foods is a leading global producer of rice and pasta, with brands such as SOS and Brillante. Ebro Foods combines a solid balance sheet (Net Debt/EBITDA of 0.69) with an attractive dividend yield of 5.01% and a P/E of 12.76, although revenue growth is negative (-2.70%) and free cash flow conversion is weak (5.82%). The acquisition of a pasta factory in the US strengthens its position, but governance risk in Spain moderates the appeal.
Score by category
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Financial health | 7.3 |
| Quality / Moat | 4.4 |
| Valuation | 6.8 |
| Growth | 4.5 |
| Dividend | 8.7 |
| Momentum | 5.6 |
| Risk & Context | 7.8 |
OVERALL SCORE: 6.4/10
Context and risks
Elevated governance risk in Spain due to weak minority protection and legal uncertainty, although the company is not state-owned and operates in a stable regulated sector. A moderate penalty is applied for jurisdiction.
News considered in the analysis
- Ebro confirms deal for US pasta factory — Adquisición de una fábrica de pasta en EE. UU. que amplía capacidad y presencia en un mercado clave; material para el crecimiento futuro, aunque el precio y el encaje estratégico aún no se han detallado.
- Assessing Ebro Foods After 13.7% Stock Rise and Recent Expansion News — Análisis genérico posterior a la subida de la acción y a la noticia de expansión; no aporta información nueva sobre fundamentales.
Verdict: Hold: defensive value with solid dividend and healthy balance sheet, but without clear growth catalysts; US expansion could be a positive step to watch.
Main risk: The main risk is weak free cash flow conversion (5.82%), which limits reinvestment capacity and could affect dividend sustainability if revenue growth remains negative.
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