What Is The Middleby Corporation (MIDD) Worth in 2026?
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, The Middleby Corporation's intrinsic value is estimated at a composite fair value of $154.82. While the stock appears modestly undervalued at $134.92 (implied upside of +14.7%), our analysis suggests a thinner margin of safety across 7 of 12 bullish models. Notably, Regime Cross sees the most upside at +214.1% (fair value: $423.78), while Dynamic NAV is the most conservative at -96.1% ($5.30). The spread between these extremes — +310.2% — reveals how different analytical frameworks can reach starkly different conclusions.
What Do the Models Say About MIDD?
12 of 13 models are currently active for MIDD. Of these, 8 models suggest upside while 4 models suggest overvaluation. The Bayesian DCF estimates MIDD's intrinsic value at $140.33, implying +4.0% upside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →
How Does MIDD Rank in Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery?
Among 5 Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery stocks, MIDD ranks #2 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 8.8/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 8.8 places MIDD in the top tier.
The Middleby Corporation's positioning within the Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery segment means that aftermarket revenue mix plays an outsized role in fundamental analysis. The sector's unique characteristics — including aftermarket and services growth — shape both the opportunity set and risk profile.
Is MIDD a Value Trap?
CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns MIDD a score of 12/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →
Multi-Model Methodology
12 of 13 models are active for The Middleby Corporation. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →
According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, The Middleby Corporation earns a quality score of 8.8/10. This robust rating reflects the company's standing across 32 fundamental signals spanning profitability, growth consistency, balance sheet strength, and capital allocation efficiency.
The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +310.2% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →
Data Sources & Confidence
Every MIDD valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →
Across MIDD's 12 active models, average confidence is 46%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.
CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →