Seneca Foods Corporation (SENEA) | Investment Case

1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

Seneca Foods Corporation provides packaged fruits and vegetables in the United States and internationally.The company offers canned, frozen, and bottled produce; jarred fruit; and snack chips and other food products under the private label, as well as under various national and regional brands that the company owns or licenses, including Seneca, Libby's, Aunt Nellie's, Cherryman, Green Valley, and READ.It also packs canned and frozen vegetables under contract packing agreements.

In addition, the company engages in the sale of cans and ends, as well as trucking and aircraft operations.It provides its products to grocery outlets, including supermarkets, mass merchandisers, limited assortment stores, club stores, and dollar stores; and food service distributors, restaurant chains, industrial markets, other food packagers, and export customers in 90 countries, as well as federal, state, and local governments for school and other feeding programs.The company was incorporated in 1949 and is headquartered in Marion, New York.

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1.b. Last Insights on SENEA

Seneca Foods Corporation's recent performance was driven by strength in its Canned vegetables segment, which contributed to the company's overall topline in the fiscal second quarter. The segment's performance was a positive driver, despite weakness in other segments. Additionally, the company's sales and earnings for the quarter and six months ended September 28, 2024, showed a slight decline year-over-year, but the canned vegetables segment's growth helped mitigate this decline.

1.c. Company Highlights

Last Price	112.57
Change Percentage	-2.90%
Open	117.12
Previous Close	115.93
Market Cap ( Millions)	774
Volume	41131
Year High	129.03
Year Low	70.58
M A 50	114.85
M A 200	100.29

FCF Yield	39.06%
Dividend Yield	0.00%
ROE	6.98%
Debt / Equity	46.33%
Net Debt / EBIDTA	299.38%
Price To Book	1.2
Price Earnings Ratio	17.83
Price To FCF	2.56
Price To sales	0.49
EV / EBITDA	11.09

2. Transcript Summary

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3. NewsRoom

Seneca Foods (NASDAQ:SENEA) and Post (NYSE:POST) Head-To-Head Analysis

Dec -03

Source: defenseworld.net

Seneca Stock Gains on Higher Q2 Earnings and Margin Expansion

Nov -10

Source: zacks.com

Seneca Foods Reports Sales and Earnings for the Quarter and Six Months Ended September 27, 2025

Nov -05

Source: globenewswire.com

Seneca Foods (NASDAQ:SENEA) Shares Cross Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average – Here’s Why

Nov -04

Source: defenseworld.net

Seneca Foods: Still Looking Tasty

Sep -05

Source: seekingalpha.com

SENEA Upgrades to Outperform on Volume, Margin & EPS Tailwinds

Sep -03

Source: zacks.com

Seneca Stock Rises Following Q1 Earnings Despite Sales Decline

Aug -13

Source: zacks.com

Seneca Foods Reports Sales and Earnings for the Three Months Ended June 28, 2025

Aug -07

Source: globenewswire.com

4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (4.50%)

6. Segments

Fruit and Vegetable

Expected Growth: 4.5%

Growing demand for convenient and healthy food options, increasing popularity of plant-based diets, and rising consumer preference for sustainable and locally sourced products drive the growth of the canned and frozen fruits and vegetables market.

Other

Expected Growth: 4.5%

The Other segment's growth is driven by increasing demand for international operations and miscellaneous businesses, particularly in emerging markets. Expansion into new geographies and strategic partnerships are expected to fuel growth.

Snack

Expected Growth: 4.5%

Growing demand for healthy and convenient food options, increasing popularity of plant-based diets, and rising consumer awareness of nutritional benefits drive the growth of Seneca Foods Corporation's snack line.

7. Detailed Products

Canned Fruits

Seneca Foods Corporation offers a wide range of canned fruits, including peaches, pears, mandarin oranges, and fruit cocktail, that are perfect for snacking, baking, and cooking.

Canned Vegetables

Seneca Foods Corporation provides a variety of canned vegetables, including green beans, corn, peas, and carrots, that are ideal for soups, stews, and side dishes.

Beverages

Seneca Foods Corporation offers a range of beverages, including fruit juices, nectars, and sparkling waters, that are perfect for refreshment and hydration.

Marinades and Sauces

Seneca Foods Corporation provides a variety of marinades and sauces, including teriyaki, BBQ, and hot sauce, that are ideal for grilling, roasting, and sautéing.

Frozen Fruits and Vegetables

Seneca Foods Corporation offers a range of frozen fruits and vegetables, including berries, broccoli, and peas, that are perfect for baking, cooking, and snacking.

8. Seneca Foods Corporation's Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

Seneca Foods Corporation faces moderate threat from substitutes due to the availability of alternative products in the market.

Bargaining Power Of Customers

Seneca Foods Corporation has a diverse customer base, which reduces the bargaining power of individual customers.

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

Seneca Foods Corporation relies on a few large suppliers for its raw materials, giving them moderate bargaining power.

Threat Of New Entrants

The food processing industry has high barriers to entry, making it difficult for new entrants to compete with Seneca Foods Corporation.

Intensity Of Rivalry

The food processing industry is highly competitive, with many established players competing for market share, leading to a high intensity of rivalry.

9. SWOT Analysis

10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

	Value
Debt Weight	45.77%
Debt Cost	4.08%
Equity Weight	54.23%
Equity Cost	5.65%
WACC	4.93%
Leverage	84.40%

11. Quality Control: Seneca Foods Corporation passed 4 out of 9 key points

Strong Liquidity

Low Deb

Strong Interest Coverage

Healthy Cash Flow

Operating Efficiency

Strong Return On Equity

Consistent Revenue Growth

Consistent Operating Cash Flow Growth

Margin Improvement

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

Peers Group Analysis

Seneca Foods

A-Score: 6.1/10

Value: 7.1

Growth: 7.2

Quality: 4.4

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 10.0

Volatility: 7.7

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Peers Metrics

12.e Scoring ^Insights

12.f DCF ^BETA

Parameters

Short Term Growth

-10.14%

Short term Time

10.0

Long-Term Growth

2.00%

WACC

4.93%

Seneca Foods Corporation - US8170705011

1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

1.b. Last Insights on SENEA

1.c. Company Highlights

Cheaper

Strong Momentum

Average Yield

Stable Momentum

Average Growth

Lower Quality

Fairly Valued

Lower Growth

Lower Yield

Higher Growth

2. Transcript Summary

3. NewsRoom

4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (4.50%)

6. Segments

Fruit and Vegetable

Expected Growth: 4.5%

Other

Expected Growth: 4.5%

Snack

Expected Growth: 4.5%

7. Detailed Products

Canned Fruits

Canned Vegetables

Beverages

Marinades and Sauces

Frozen Fruits and Vegetables

8. Seneca Foods Corporation's Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

Bargaining Power Of Customers

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

Threat Of New Entrants

Intensity Of Rivalry

9. SWOT Analysis

Strength

Weaknesses

Opportunities

Threats

10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

11. Quality Control: Seneca Foods Corporation passed 4 out of 9 key points

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

Peers Group Analysis

Peers Metrics

12.e Scoring Insights

12.f DCF BETA

Parameters

Short Term Growth

Short term Time

Long-Term Growth

WACC

Target Price

112.57$

Current Price

112.57$

Potential

-0.00%

Expected Cash-Flows

12.e Scoring ^Insights

12.f DCF ^BETA