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The Simply Good Foods Company

SMPL
26
Packaged Foods · Consumer Defensive
Exchange
NASDAQ
Winston Score
26
Winston is worried
Below-average fundamentals — multiple weak pillars.
Data as of Aug 23, 2026 · filings through May 30, 2026
How the score breaks down
Quality
Weak
Growth
Weak
Cash Flow
Weak
Stability
Strong
Valuation
Data not available

Winston Score History

The full picture

The Simply Good Foods Company makes snack bars, shakes, and other low-sugar, high-protein foods aimed at people trying to lose weight or eat healthier. Its main brands are Quest and Atkins, which are sold in grocery stores, mass retailers like Walmart and Target, and online. The company focuses on the "better-for-you" snack category, which targets consumers following low-carb or high-protein diets.

The company earns money by selling packaged food products wholesale to retailers, who then sell them to shoppers. It operates primarily in the United States, with some international sales, and generates roughly $1 billion in annual revenue. Its competitive edge comes from strong brand recognition in the diet and nutrition space, particularly with loyal Atkins and Quest followers. The main risk is that the better-for-you snack market is crowded, with many competitors launching similar products, which could pressure pricing and shelf space over time.

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Growth Profile

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Revenue Growth

-6.3% YoY

YoY Growth Rate

Revenue declining

EPS Growth

-241.5% YoY

YoY Growth Rate

Earnings declining

Insider Activity

9.4%ownership

Flat

Insider ownership roughly steady over the past year

Cash Position

Cash flow positive

$124M cash & investments

Quarterly Free Cash Flow

↓ Burn rate worsening

Company generates more cash than it spends — no dilution risk from fundraising

Revenue declining

The Simply Good Foods Company's revenue is actually shrinking. In a growth stock, that removes the core investment thesis. The low Winston Score here may be warranted — unless there's a turnaround story.

The Winston Score above measures business quality today. Growth stocks often score lower because they invest in the future rather than maximising current profits. These metrics show what matters most for evaluating that future.

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Quality

Profit per sale
Gross Margin
32.5%
Modest — 32.5% gross margin
Profit after running costs
Operating Margin
-14.0%
Losing money on operations — -14.0%
Return on the money invested
ROCE
4.5%
Weak — 4.5% return on capital

ROIC between 0% and 5%. They earn a few cents back per dollar invested in the business.

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Growth

Sales growth
Sales YoY
-4.5%
Shrinking sales (-4.5% YoY)
Profit growth
EPS YoY
-250.7%
Earnings shrinking (-250.7% YoY)

Earnings per share down more than 10%. Either a bad year, or a real decline.

How steady the profit is
EPS Consistency
2/8 quarters
Earnings rarely grow — volatile business

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Cash Flow

Profit that turns into cash
Cash Conversion
N/A
Data not available
Spare cash per sale
FCF Margin
8.6%
Modest free cash flow (8.6%)

FCF margin between 0% and 10%. Some cash from sales, but not a lot.

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Stability

What it owes vs what it owns
Debt / Equity
0.28
Conservative — low debt load (0.28)
Covers its interest
Interest Cover
4.08x
Adequate interest coverage (4.1x)

Interest coverage between 3 and 8. Profits cover interest several times over.

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Valuation

Price vs profit
P/E Ratio (TTM)
N/M
no trend
Negative earnings — P/E not meaningful
Cheaper or dearer next year
P/E vs Forward
N/A
not available
Data not available

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Dividends

Not applicable for this business.
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