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SMITHFIELD FOODS INC (SFD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:SFD - Nasdaq - US8322482071 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

24.06  +0.34 (+1.43%)

After market: 24.06 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall SFD gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated SFD against 91 industry peers in the Food Products industry. SFD has an average financial health and profitability rating. SFD has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SFD had positive earnings in the past year.
SFD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSFD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

SFD's Return On Assets of 8.55% is amongst the best of the industry. SFD outperforms 87.91% of its industry peers.
SFD's Return On Equity of 15.31% is amongst the best of the industry. SFD outperforms 81.32% of its industry peers.
SFD has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.39%. This is in the better half of the industry: SFD outperforms 79.12% of its industry peers.
SFD had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.37%. This is significantly below the industry average of 28.19%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.37%) for SFD is below the current ROIC(8.39%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.55%
ROE 15.31%
ROIC 8.39%
ROA(3y)5.01%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)9.46%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)5.37%
ROIC(5y)N/A
SFD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSFD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

SFD's Profit Margin of 6.74% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SFD outperforms 78.02% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SFD has grown nicely.
SFD's Operating Margin of 7.76% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SFD outperforms 70.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SFD has grown nicely.
SFD has a Gross Margin of 13.67%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SFD underperforms 63.74% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SFD has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.76%
PM (TTM) 6.74%
GM 13.67%
OM growth 3Y11.67%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y28.92%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y9.14%
GM growth 5YN/A
SFD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSFD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SFD is still creating some value.
SFD has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SFD has a worse debt to assets ratio.
SFD Yearly Shares OutstandingSFD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
SFD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSFD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.46 indicates that SFD is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
SFD has a better Altman-Z score (3.46) than 73.63% of its industry peers.
SFD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
SFD's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.32 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SFD outperforms 62.64% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 3.46
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC8.12%
SFD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSFD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.11 indicates that SFD has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
SFD's Current ratio of 3.11 is amongst the best of the industry. SFD outperforms 80.22% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.40 indicates that SFD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.40, SFD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.11
Quick Ratio 1.4
SFD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSFD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

SFD shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 6150.00%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, SFD shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 27.72% on average per year.
SFD shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.40%.
SFD shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.96% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6150%
EPS 3Y27.72%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%N/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.4%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.96%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%N/A

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -1.48% on average over the next years.
SFD is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.29% yearly.
EPS Next Y-7.24%
EPS Next 2Y-3.97%
EPS Next 3Y-1.48%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.38%
Revenue Next 2Y3.97%
Revenue Next 3Y3.29%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
SFD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSFD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 5B 10B 15B
SFD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSFD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

SFD is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.62.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SFD is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.62% of the companies are valued more expensively.
SFD's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.93.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.44 indicates a reasonable valuation of SFD.
SFD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SFD is cheaper than 87.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.78, SFD is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.62
Fwd PE 10.44
SFD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSFD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

SFD's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SFD is cheaper than 78.02% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.24
SFD Per share dataSFD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of SFD may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-3.97%
EPS Next 3Y-1.48%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.20%, SFD is a good candidate for dividend investing.
SFD's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.67. SFD pays more dividend than 83.52% of the companies in the same industry.
SFD's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.2%

5.2 History

SFD is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
SFD Yearly Dividends per shareSFD Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4

5.3 Sustainability

DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y-3.97%
EPS Next 3Y-1.48%
SFD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSFD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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SMITHFIELD FOODS INC

NASDAQ:SFD (7/29/2025, 4:30:02 PM)

After market: 24.06 0 (0%)

24.06

+0.34 (+1.43%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)04-29 2025-04-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-12 2025-08-12
Inst Owners6.58%
Inst Owner Change0.74%
Ins Owners0.83%
Ins Owner Change99.47%
Market Cap9.46B
Analysts80
Price Target29.14 (21.11%)
Short Float %5.58%
Short Ratio2.63
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.2%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date05-15 2025-05-15 (0.25)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)1.14%
PT rev (3m)1.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.96%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.89%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.44%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.62
Fwd PE 10.44
P/S 0.67
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.52
P/tB 2.83
EV/EBITDA 7.24
EPS(TTM)2.5
EY10.39%
EPS(NY)2.31
Fwd EY9.58%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS35.97
BVpS15.84
TBVpS8.52
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.55%
ROE 15.31%
ROCE 11.25%
ROIC 8.39%
ROICexc 9.28%
ROICexgc 13.76%
OM 7.76%
PM (TTM) 6.74%
GM 13.67%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)5.01%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)9.46%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)5.37%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)5.83%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)8.5%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)7.2%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y11.67%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y28.92%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y9.14%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover1.27
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 1.39
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.11
Quick Ratio 1.4
Altman-Z 3.46
F-ScoreN/A
WACC8.12%
ROIC/WACC1.03
Cap/Depr(3y)87.58%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)2.32%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)1367.7%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6150%
EPS 3Y27.72%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%N/A
EPS Next Y-7.24%
EPS Next 2Y-3.97%
EPS Next 3Y-1.48%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.4%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.96%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%N/A
Revenue Next Year7.38%
Revenue Next 2Y3.97%
Revenue Next 3Y3.29%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y338.8%
EBIT growth 3Y9.48%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year46.95%
EBIT Next 3Y14.23%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y15%
FCF growth 3Y10.73%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y9.58%
OCF growth 3Y13.07%
OCF growth 5YN/A