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IMKTA

Ingles Markets, Incorporated

Consumer Defensive · $1.6B market cap

Verdict

Share price

$86.65

close of Oct 3, 2026

Fair value

$41.71

Sticker Price

Payback Price

$16.68

buy price

Overpriced

IMKTA is Overpriced: at $86.65 it trades 108% above its fair value of $41.71. Its buy price (Payback Price) is $16.68, 81% below today's price. Business quality is limited: only 1 of 5 key numbers clears the 10% bar.

How we valued it

Buffett Normalized. A profitable, growing business, so we project its earnings 10 years ahead and work out what that is worth today.

Business quality

1 of 5 clear the 10% bar. What are the Big Five?

Earnings per share growth9.4% a year✗
Equity per share growth10.9% a year✓
Sales growth3.7% a year✗
Free cash flow growth9.7% a year✗
Return on invested capital6.4%✗

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About Ingles Markets, Incorporated

Ingles Markets, Incorporated functions as a major supermarket chain predominantly located throughout the southeastern United States. The company provides a comprehensive selection of food products, ranging from fresh produce, meats, and dairy to frozen goods, general groceries, and other perishable items. Beyond the food aisle, Ingles also offers various non-food essentials, such as health and beauty care products…

Grocery Stores

Fair value and Payback Price are estimates from the company's reported financials, not investment advice. Prices as of the close of Oct 3, 2026. How the Payback Price works