Seneca Foods Corp: 10-K filed 2018-06-29
What Seneca Foods Corp reported in its annual report filed 2018-06-29 (fiscal FY 2017): 43 published measures, 210 facts as tagged in accession 0001437749-18-012712.
This filing
- Form
- 10-K (annual report)
- Filed
- 2018-06-29
- Fiscal period
- fiscal FY 2017
- Accession
- 0001437749-18-012712 on SEC EDGAR
Values are as tagged in this filing. A later filing can restate them; each measure links to its history page, which shows the latest-filed value per period. All Seneca Foods Corp filings.
Reported measures
Total assets
Resources recognized on the balance sheet. Book assets are not the market value of the business.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-03-31 | 1,070,431,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-12-30 | 1,134,237,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-09-30 | 1,271,944,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-07-01 | 1,031,981,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-03-31 | 978,268,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-12-31 | 1,053,746,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-10-01 | 1,185,203,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-07-02 | 951,152,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-03-31 | 944,991,000 | USD |
Total liabilities
Recognized obligations at the reporting date. The definition and scope differ from interest-bearing debt.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-03-31 | 673,501,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-12-30 | 711,798,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-09-30 | 853,200,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-07-01 | 607,651,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-03-31 | 553,064,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-12-31 | 647,136,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-10-01 | 785,586,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-07-02 | 557,810,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-03-31 | 552,156,000 | USD |
Stockholders equity
The reported residual interest after liabilities. It is an accounting amount, not market capitalization.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-03-31 | 396,930,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-12-30 | 422,439,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-09-30 | 418,744,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-07-01 | 424,330,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-03-31 | 425,204,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-12-31 | 406,610,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-10-01 | 399,617,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-07-02 | 393,342,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-03-31 | 392,835,000 | USD |
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and qualifying short-term liquid investments under the filer’s accounting policy. Restricted cash and longer-term investments may be reported separately.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-03-31 | 15,102,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-03-31 | 11,992,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-03-31 | 8,602,000 | USD | |
| At 2015-03-31 | 10,608,000 | USD |
Net income or loss
Reported profit or loss for the period. Check the filing for attribution, exceptional items and discontinued operations before comparing companies.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-01 to 2018-03-31 | -13,811,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2017-10-01 to 2017-12-30 | 4,377,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2017-07-02 to 2017-09-30 | -2,958,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2017-04-01 to 2017-07-01 | -980,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2017-01-01 to 2017-03-31 | 320,000 | USD | 90 |
| 2016-04-01 to 2017-03-31 | 15,895,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2016-10-02 to 2016-12-31 | 7,789,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2016-07-03 to 2016-10-01 | 6,821,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2016-04-03 to 2016-07-02 | 965,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2015-04-01 to 2016-03-31 | 56,399,000 | USD | 366 |
Operating cash flow
Cash generated or used by operating activities. Working-capital timing can make this differ substantially from reported income.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-01 to 2018-03-31 | -13,187,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2016-04-01 to 2017-03-31 | 24,324,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2015-04-01 to 2016-03-31 | 39,158,000 | USD | 366 |
Capital expenditure payments
Cash payments to acquire property, plant and equipment. This taxonomy concept does not capture every form of investment or acquisition.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-01 to 2018-03-31 | 32,665,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2016-04-01 to 2017-03-31 | 32,139,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2015-04-01 to 2016-03-31 | 9,864,000 | USD | 366 |
Revenue
Revenue under this specific accounting concept. A missing value is not zero; filers can use other revenue concepts.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-01 to 2018-03-31 | 1,314,765,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2017-10-01 to 2017-12-30 | 387,689,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2017-07-02 to 2017-09-30 | 338,470,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2017-04-01 to 2017-07-01 | 288,927,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2017-01-01 to 2017-03-31 | 280,690,000 | USD | 90 |
| 2016-04-01 to 2017-03-31 | 1,262,198,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2016-10-02 to 2016-12-31 | 356,767,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2016-07-03 to 2016-10-01 | 352,606,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2016-04-03 to 2016-07-02 | 272,135,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2015-04-01 to 2016-03-31 | 1,279,567,000 | USD | 366 |
Financing cash flow
Net cash from financing activities, including borrowing, repayments and transactions with owners. A positive amount does not establish operating profitability.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-01 to 2018-03-31 | 61,307,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2016-04-01 to 2017-03-31 | 10,778,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2015-04-01 to 2016-03-31 | 6,469,000 | USD | 366 |
Investing cash flow
Net cash from investing activities, including asset purchases, disposals and investment transactions. This differs from capital expenditure payments alone.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-01 to 2018-03-31 | -45,010,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2016-04-01 to 2017-03-31 | -31,712,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2015-04-01 to 2016-03-31 | -47,633,000 | USD | 366 |
Retained earnings or deficit
Accumulated undistributed earnings or deficit at the reporting date. This balance is not cash available for distribution.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-03-31 | 389,647,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-03-31 | 401,072,000 | USD |
Basic weighted-average shares
Time-weighted shares used for basic earnings per share. This denominator differs from shares outstanding at a single reporting date.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-01 to 2018-03-31 | 9,769 | shares | 365 |
| 2016-04-01 to 2017-03-31 | 9,785 | shares | 365 |
| 2015-04-01 to 2016-03-31 | 9,878 | shares | 366 |
Diluted weighted-average shares
Weighted-average shares used for diluted earnings per share. Potential shares are included under the applicable dilution rules, not simply added to outstanding shares.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-01 to 2018-03-31 | 9,769 | shares | 365 |
| 2016-04-01 to 2017-03-31 | 9,854 | shares | 365 |
| 2015-04-01 to 2016-03-31 | 9,948 | shares | 366 |
Basic earnings per share
Reported earnings or loss per basic common share or unit. Inspect attribution, share classes and restatements before comparing periods. This is not a market return.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-01 to 2018-03-31 | -1.41 | USD/shares | 365 |
| 2017-10-01 to 2017-12-30 | 0.45 | USD/shares | 91 |
| 2017-07-02 to 2017-09-30 | -0.3 | USD/shares | 91 |
| 2017-04-01 to 2017-07-01 | -0.1 | USD/shares | 92 |
| 2017-01-01 to 2017-03-31 | 0.03 | USD/shares | 90 |
| 2016-04-01 to 2017-03-31 | 1.61 | USD/shares | 365 |
| 2016-10-02 to 2016-12-31 | 0.78 | USD/shares | 91 |
| 2016-07-03 to 2016-10-01 | 0.69 | USD/shares | 91 |
| 2016-04-03 to 2016-07-02 | 0.09 | USD/shares | 91 |
| 2015-04-01 to 2016-03-31 | 5.65 | USD/shares | 366 |
Diluted earnings per share
Reported earnings or loss per share under dilution rules. Antidilutive instruments may be excluded. A diluted value can equal the basic value without implying no potential dilution.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-01 to 2018-03-31 | -1.41 | USD/shares | 365 |
| 2017-10-01 to 2017-12-30 | 0.44 | USD/shares | 91 |
| 2017-07-02 to 2017-09-30 | -0.3 | USD/shares | 91 |
| 2017-04-01 to 2017-07-01 | -0.1 | USD/shares | 92 |
| 2017-01-01 to 2017-03-31 | 0.03 | USD/shares | 90 |
| 2016-04-01 to 2017-03-31 | 1.6 | USD/shares | 365 |
| 2016-10-02 to 2016-12-31 | 0.77 | USD/shares | 91 |
| 2016-07-03 to 2016-10-01 | 0.69 | USD/shares | 91 |
| 2016-04-03 to 2016-07-02 | 0.09 | USD/shares | 91 |
| 2015-04-01 to 2016-03-31 | 5.61 | USD/shares | 366 |
Income tax expense or benefit
Current and deferred income tax expense or benefit for continuing operations. This accounting expense differs from cash taxes paid.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-01 to 2018-03-31 | -6,472,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2017-10-01 to 2017-12-30 | 1,882,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2017-07-02 to 2017-09-30 | -1,884,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2017-04-01 to 2017-07-01 | -1,603,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2017-01-01 to 2017-03-31 | 1,604,000 | USD | 90 |
| 2016-04-01 to 2017-03-31 | 9,753,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2016-10-02 to 2016-12-31 | 4,471,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2016-07-03 to 2016-10-01 | 2,773,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2016-04-03 to 2016-07-02 | 905,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2015-04-01 to 2016-03-31 | 27,240,000 | USD | 366 |
Net property, plant and equipment
Carrying amount of property, plant and equipment after accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization. It is not replacement cost or market value.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-03-31 | 277,025,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-03-31 | 237,476,000 | USD |
Operating income or loss
Operating revenue less operating expenses for the reporting period. It excludes items outside the reported operating result and is not free cash flow.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-01 to 2018-03-31 | -5,267,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2017-10-01 to 2017-12-30 | 10,271,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2017-07-02 to 2017-09-30 | -1,409,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2017-04-01 to 2017-07-01 | 613,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2017-01-01 to 2017-03-31 | 4,809,000 | USD | 90 |
| 2016-04-01 to 2017-03-31 | 34,742,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2016-10-02 to 2016-12-31 | 14,341,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2016-07-03 to 2016-10-01 | 12,015,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2016-04-03 to 2016-07-02 | 3,577,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2015-04-01 to 2016-03-31 | 91,731,000 | USD | 366 |
Current assets
Assets classified as current under the normal operating cycle or one-year boundary. Not all current assets can be converted immediately into cash.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-03-31 | 778,012,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-12-30 | 855,094,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-09-30 | 989,368,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-07-01 | 753,771,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-03-31 | 719,149,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-12-31 | 793,233,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-10-01 | 934,717,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-07-02 | 717,883,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-03-31 | 715,661,000 | USD |
Interest expense
Borrowing costs recognized as interest expense. This is distinct from cash interest paid and may not include every capitalized borrowing cost.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-01 to 2018-03-31 | 15,037,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2016-04-01 to 2017-03-31 | 9,672,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2015-04-01 to 2016-03-31 | 8,044,000 | USD | 366 |
Current liabilities
Obligations classified as current under the operating-cycle or one-year boundary. The balance includes more than short-term borrowing.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-03-31 | 194,354,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-12-30 | 241,999,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-09-30 | 397,533,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-07-01 | 200,913,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-03-31 | 177,764,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-12-31 | 238,771,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-10-01 | 359,578,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-07-02 | 222,050,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-03-31 | 461,461,000 | USD |
Current accounts payable
Current amounts owed to suppliers for goods and services received. This is one component of current liabilities, not all accrued obligations.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-03-31 | 69,618,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-03-31 | 72,824,000 | USD |
Net current accounts receivable
Current customer receivables after the allowance for credit loss. The balance is not cash collected or a guarantee of collection.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-03-31 | 78,796,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-03-31 | 72,080,000 | USD |
Common-stock repurchase payments
Cash paid to reacquire common stock during the period. This is not an authorization limit or a direct measure of the net change in share count.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-01 to 2018-03-31 | 4,558,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2016-04-01 to 2017-03-31 | 2,807,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2015-04-01 to 2016-03-31 | 6,252,000 | USD | 366 |
Net inventory
Inventory carrying amount after applicable valuation and LIFO reserves. It does not establish realizable selling proceeds or inventory turnover without other inputs.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-03-31 | 680,828,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-12-30 | 770,702,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-09-30 | 859,146,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-07-01 | 655,419,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-03-31 | 628,935,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-12-31 | 699,445,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-10-01 | 801,684,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-07-02 | 611,063,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-03-31 | 609,481,000 | USD |
Gross profit
Revenue less the costs directly attributed to the goods or services sold. It precedes other operating expenses and is not net income.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-10-01 to 2017-12-30 | 30,501,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2017-07-02 to 2017-09-30 | 17,411,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2017-04-01 to 2017-07-01 | 15,535,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2017-01-01 to 2017-03-31 | 21,098,000 | USD | 90 |
| 2016-04-01 to 2017-03-31 | 112,004,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2016-10-02 to 2016-12-31 | 37,926,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2016-07-03 to 2016-10-01 | 31,025,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2016-04-03 to 2016-07-02 | 21,955,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2015-04-01 to 2016-03-31 | 150,577,000 | USD | 366 |
Selling, general and administrative expense
Selling and general administrative costs reported under this concept. It is an expense category, not a substitute for total operating expenses.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-01 to 2018-03-31 | 73,514,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2016-04-01 to 2017-03-31 | 72,996,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2015-04-01 to 2016-03-31 | 73,515,000 | USD | 366 |
Additional paid-in capital
Capital contributed above par value under this concept. It records historical contributions, not the current value of the equity or cash on hand.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-03-31 | 98,161,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-03-31 | 97,458,000 | USD |
Accumulated other comprehensive income or loss
Cumulative other comprehensive items after tax, such as translation and unrealized hedging or securities effects. These amounts have not passed through net income.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-03-31 | -25,067,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-03-31 | -11,175,000 | USD |
Long-term debt
Long-term borrowings under this concept, which can include the current portion depending on presentation. It is not total liabilities and may exclude leases and other obligations.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-03-31 | 417,834,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-03-31 | 332,633,000 | USD |
Gross property, plant and equipment
Cost of property, plant and equipment before accumulated depreciation. Historical cost does not indicate current value or replacement cost.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-03-31 | 719,499,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-03-31 | 656,937,000 | USD |
Accumulated depreciation on property, plant and equipment
Cumulative depreciation, depletion and amortization recorded against property, plant and equipment. It measures cost allocation to date, not physical wear or market value.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-03-31 | 442,474,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-03-31 | 419,461,000 | USD |
Other noncurrent assets
Noncurrent assets the filer does not present separately. The composition differs by filer and is described only in the filing.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-03-31 | 5,105,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-03-31 | 20,273,000 | USD |
Other noncurrent liabilities
Noncurrent liabilities the filer does not present separately. The composition differs by filer and is described only in the filing.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-03-31 | 5,829,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-03-31 | 3,775,000 | USD |
Pre-tax income or loss from continuing operations
Income or loss from continuing operations before income taxes and noncontrolling interests. It excludes discontinued operations and is not net income.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-01 to 2018-03-31 | -20,283,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2017-10-01 to 2017-12-30 | 6,259,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2017-07-02 to 2017-09-30 | -4,842,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2017-04-01 to 2017-07-01 | -2,583,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2017-01-01 to 2017-03-31 | 1,924,000 | USD | 90 |
| 2016-04-01 to 2017-03-31 | 25,648,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2016-10-02 to 2016-12-31 | 12,260,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2016-07-03 to 2016-10-01 | 9,594,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2016-04-03 to 2016-07-02 | 1,870,000 | USD | 91 |
| 2015-04-01 to 2016-03-31 | 83,639,000 | USD | 366 |
Comprehensive income or loss
Net income plus other comprehensive income after tax. It includes unrealized items that net income excludes and is not a cash measure.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-01 to 2018-03-31 | -25,294,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2016-04-01 to 2017-03-31 | 33,116,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2015-04-01 to 2016-03-31 | 59,807,000 | USD | 366 |
Net income available to common stockholders
Net income after preferred dividends and similar adjustments, the numerator for basic earnings per share. It can be lower than reported net income.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-01 to 2018-03-31 | -13,768,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2016-04-01 to 2017-03-31 | 15,726,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2015-04-01 to 2016-03-31 | 55,813,000 | USD | 366 |
Depreciation expense
Depreciation recognized for the period under this concept. It is a noncash allocation of asset cost and may exclude amortization and depletion reported elsewhere.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-01 to 2018-03-31 | 31,100,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2016-04-01 to 2017-03-31 | 24,200,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2015-04-01 to 2016-03-31 | 21,400,000 | USD | 366 |
Deferred income tax expense or benefit
The deferred portion of income tax expense or benefit, arising from timing differences. It is not tax paid in the period.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-01 to 2018-03-31 | -4,923,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2016-04-01 to 2017-03-31 | 8,863,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2015-04-01 to 2016-03-31 | 708,000 | USD | 366 |
Interest paid, net
Cash interest paid during the period, net of amounts capitalized where the filer reports it that way. It differs from interest expense recognized.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-01 to 2018-03-31 | 13,475,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2016-04-01 to 2017-03-31 | 8,352,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2015-04-01 to 2016-03-31 | 6,820,000 | USD | 366 |
Income taxes paid, net
Cash income taxes paid net of refunds during the period. It differs from income tax expense and can reflect prior years and estimated payments.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-01 to 2018-03-31 | -3,082,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2016-04-01 to 2017-03-31 | 6,284,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2015-04-01 to 2016-03-31 | 24,108,000 | USD | 366 |
Change in accounts receivable
The cash flow adjustment for the change in receivables during the period. A positive value under this concept means receivables grew and reduced operating cash flow.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-01 to 2018-03-31 | 672,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2016-04-01 to 2017-03-31 | -4,708,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2015-04-01 to 2016-03-31 | -1,289,000 | USD | 366 |
Change in inventories
The cash flow adjustment for the change in inventories during the period. A positive value under this concept means inventory grew and reduced operating cash flow.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-01 to 2018-03-31 | 35,817,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2016-04-01 to 2017-03-31 | 19,454,000 | USD | 365 |
| 2015-04-01 to 2016-03-31 | 53,527,000 | USD | 366 |
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