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Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (FREE)

NASDAQ Consumer Defensive Packaged Foods
$4.87 ▼ -0.20%
Market Cap
$211.6M
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Beta
0.57
52-Wk Range
2.7-4.88
CEO
Jeffrey S. Robinson
Country
US
Currency
USD

Whole Earth Brands, Inc. operates in the Packaged Foods industry of the Consumer Defensive sector, headquartered in Chicago, IL, US. The stock last traded at $4.87, down 0.20% on the session, giving a market capitalisation of $211.6M. On trailing twelve-month figures it carries a trailing P/E of -5.41, a net margin of -6.9%. Its beta of 0.57 implies it has historically moved less than the broad market.

Valuation & profitability (TTM)
P/E
-5.41
Price / Sales
0.38
Price / Book
0.82
EV / EBITDA
12.10
Gross margin
26.1%
Operating margin
4.1%
Net margin
-6.9%
Return on equity
—
Debt / equity
1.76
Current ratio
3.24
Dividend yield
0.0%
Payout ratio
0.0%
Company profile
Exchange
NASDAQ Capital Market
Employees
590
IPO date
2019-05-14
Headquarters
Chicago, IL, US
About Whole Earth Brands, Inc.

Whole Earth Brands, Inc. is an international food enterprise. It is comprised of two primary operating divisions: Branded Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and Flavors & Ingredients. The Branded CPG segment focuses on cultivating a portfolio of consumer-facing brands. These brands cater to individuals seeking zero-calorie, low-calorie, natural, no-sugar-added, and plant-derived products. It markets products under well-known names such as Whole Earth, Pure Via, Wholesome, Swerve, Canderel, and Equal. This segment meticulously crafts diverse sweetener formulations for each brand, ensuring they align with regional consumer preferences and various price points. Conversely, the Flavors & Ingredients segment delivers specialized components designed to enhance flavor, mask undesirable aftertastes, provide moisturizing effects, modify product mouthfeel, and offer skin-soothing properties. Additionally, this division supplies licorice-derived ingredients, applicable across a wide array of categories including confectionery, food, beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, personal care items, and tobacco products. The firm maintains its corporate headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.

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