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We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to PPC. PPC was compared to 88 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While PPC has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. PPC is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! With these ratings, PPC could be worth investigating further for value investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- PPC had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year PPC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years PPC has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years PPC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- PPC has a better Return On Assets (12.36%) than 96.59% of its industry peers.
- PPC's Return On Equity of 34.73% is amongst the best of the industry. PPC outperforms 98.86% of its industry peers.
- PPC has a Return On Invested Capital of 19.90%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PPC outperforms 96.59% of its industry peers.
- PPC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.54%. This is significantly below the industry average of 27.73%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (12.54%) for PPC is below the current ROIC(19.90%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.36% | ||
| ROE | 34.73% | ||
| ROIC | 19.9% |
ROA(3y)7.18%
ROA(5y)4.63%
ROE(3y)20.51%
ROE(5y)13.29%
ROIC(3y)12.54%
ROIC(5y)8.81%
1.3 Margins
- PPC has a better Profit Margin (6.70%) than 82.95% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PPC has grown nicely.
- PPC has a better Operating Margin (9.53%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
- PPC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- PPC has a Gross Margin (13.53%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PPC has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.7% | ||
| GM | 13.53% |
OM growth 3Y82.65%
OM growth 5Y8.11%
PM growth 3Y207.12%
PM growth 5Y8.74%
GM growth 3Y11.86%
GM growth 5Y6.64%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- PPC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, PPC has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- The number of shares outstanding for PPC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for PPC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.84 indicates that PPC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of PPC (3.84) is better than 79.55% of its industry peers.
- PPC has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.73. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as PPC would need 3.73 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.73, PPC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- PPC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.87. This is a neutral value indicating PPC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.87, PPC is not doing good in the industry: 65.91% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.87 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.84 |
ROIC/WACC2.56
WACC7.78%
2.3 Liquidity
- PPC has a Current Ratio of 1.51. This is a normal value and indicates that PPC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.51, PPC is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.32% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.78 indicates that PPC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- PPC has a Quick ratio (0.78) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 26.18% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 27.16% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- PPC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.76%.
- Measured over the past years, PPC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.40% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.18%
EPS 3Y33.46%
EPS 5Y27.16%
EPS Q2Q%-6.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.76%
Revenue growth 3Y6.56%
Revenue growth 5Y9.4%
Sales Q2Q%3.8%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -4.42% on average over the next years.
- PPC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.59% yearly.
EPS Next Y0.01%
EPS Next 2Y-10.29%
EPS Next 3Y-10.25%
EPS Next 5Y-4.42%
Revenue Next Year1.68%
Revenue Next 2Y1.28%
Revenue Next 3Y1.82%
Revenue Next 5Y1.59%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.35, the valuation of PPC can be described as very cheap.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PPC indicates a rather cheap valuation: PPC is cheaper than 94.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- PPC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.23.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.90, the valuation of PPC can be described as very reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PPC is valued cheaper than 95.45% of the companies in the same industry.
- PPC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.01, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.9 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PPC indicates a rather cheap valuation: PPC is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PPC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PPC is cheaper than 78.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.76 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates PPC does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The excellent profitability rating of PPC may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as PPC's earnings are expected to decrease with -10.25% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)490.65
PEG (5Y)0.27
EPS Next 2Y-10.29%
EPS Next 3Y-10.25%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- PPC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 19.37%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.23, PPC pays a better dividend. On top of this PPC pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- PPC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.79.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 19.37% |
5.2 History
- PPC does not have a reliable dividend history as it only pays dividend since a couple or years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y-10.29%
EPS Next 3Y-10.25%
43.19
+0.41 (+0.96%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Inst Owners22.97%
Inst Owner Change-1.19%
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap10.26B
Revenue(TTM)18.35B
Net Income(TTM)1.23B
Analysts71.67
Price Target45.28 (4.84%)
Short Float %15.07%
Short Ratio6.64
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 19.37% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.19%
Min EPS beat(2)6.7%
Max EPS beat(2)7.69%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)7.4%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.87%
Max EPS beat(4)18.08%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)17.44%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)-186.66%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)-130.23%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.01%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.74%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.31%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.67%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.74%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.62%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.02%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.03%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-6.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.58%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.39%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.11%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.9 | ||
| P/S | 0.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.37 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.18 | ||
| P/B | 2.9 | ||
| P/tB | 7.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.76 |
EPS(TTM)5.88
EY13.61%
EPS(NY)4.36
Fwd EY10.1%
FCF(TTM)3.49
FCFY8.08%
OCF(TTM)6.02
OCFY13.94%
SpS77.25
BVpS14.91
TBVpS5.81
PEG (NY)490.65
PEG (5Y)0.27
Graham Number44.41
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.36% | ||
| ROE | 34.73% | ||
| ROCE | 24.08% | ||
| ROIC | 19.9% | ||
| ROICexc | 21.73% | ||
| ROICexgc | 32.2% | ||
| OM | 9.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.7% | ||
| GM | 13.53% | ||
| FCFM | 4.52% |
ROA(3y)7.18%
ROA(5y)4.63%
ROE(3y)20.51%
ROE(5y)13.29%
ROIC(3y)12.54%
ROIC(5y)8.81%
ROICexc(3y)14.93%
ROICexc(5y)10.36%
ROICexgc(3y)22.39%
ROICexgc(5y)15.57%
ROCE(3y)15.18%
ROCE(5y)10.66%
ROICexgc growth 3Y91.19%
ROICexgc growth 5Y15.95%
ROICexc growth 3Y95.13%
ROICexc growth 5Y14.73%
OM growth 3Y82.65%
OM growth 5Y8.11%
PM growth 3Y207.12%
PM growth 5Y8.74%
GM growth 3Y11.86%
GM growth 5Y6.64%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.84
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.87 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.73 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.41 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 134.52% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.27% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 65.12% | ||
| Profit Quality | 67.42% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.84 |
F-Score6
WACC7.78%
ROIC/WACC2.56
Cap/Depr(3y)120.05%
Cap/Depr(5y)113.13%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.86%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.82%
Profit Quality(3y)68.51%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.18%
EPS 3Y33.46%
EPS 5Y27.16%
EPS Q2Q%-6.75%
EPS Next Y0.01%
EPS Next 2Y-10.29%
EPS Next 3Y-10.25%
EPS Next 5Y-4.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.76%
Revenue growth 3Y6.56%
Revenue growth 5Y9.4%
Sales Q2Q%3.8%
Revenue Next Year1.68%
Revenue Next 2Y1.28%
Revenue Next 3Y1.82%
Revenue Next 5Y1.59%
EBIT growth 1Y18.88%
EBIT growth 3Y94.62%
EBIT growth 5Y18.28%
EBIT Next Year30.07%
EBIT Next 3Y2.09%
EBIT Next 5Y0.11%
FCF growth 1Y378.32%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y36.59%
OCF growth 1Y412.74%
OCF growth 3Y82.68%
OCF growth 5Y24.46%
PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP / PPC FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP (PPC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to PPC.
What is the valuation status for PPC stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP (PPC). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP (PPC) stock?
PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP (PPC) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for PPC stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP (PPC) is expected to grow by 0.01% in the next year.