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SMITHFIELD FOODS INC (SFD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:SFD - US8322482071 - Common Stock

22.44 USD
-0.02 (-0.09%)
Last: 12/26/2025, 8:15:41 PM
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After Hours: 12/26/2025, 8:15:41 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall SFD gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated SFD against 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. SFD has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on SFD. This makes SFD very considerable for value investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SFD was profitable.
SFD had a positive operating cash flow 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

The Return On Assets of SFD (7.50%) is better than 88.51% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of SFD (13.36%) is better than 81.61% of its industry peers.
SFD's Return On Invested Capital of 8.57% is amongst the best of the industry. SFD outperforms 86.21% 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 28.50%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.57%) for SFD is above the 3 year average (5.37%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.5%
ROE 13.36%
ROIC 8.57%
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.66%, SFD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.71% of the companies in the same industry.
SFD's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of SFD (7.56%) is better than 71.26% of its industry peers.
SFD's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SFD's Gross Margin of 13.37% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SFD is outperformed by 60.92% of its industry peers.
SFD's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.56%
PM (TTM) 5.66%
GM 13.37%
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SFD is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for SFD has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SFD is higher compared to a year ago.
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

SFD has an Altman-Z score of 3.46. This indicates that SFD is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
SFD's Altman-Z score of 3.46 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SFD outperforms 77.01% of its industry peers.
SFD has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.21. This is a neutral value as SFD would need 4.21 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SFD's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.21 is amongst the best of the industry. SFD outperforms 80.46% of its industry peers.
SFD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.31. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
SFD has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.31. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SFD outperforms 58.62% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.31
Debt/FCF 4.21
Altman-Z 3.46
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC7.84%
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

SFD has a Current Ratio of 3.10. This indicates that SFD is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
SFD has a better Current ratio (3.10) than 85.06% of its industry peers.
SFD has a Quick Ratio of 1.44. This is a normal value and indicates that SFD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.44, SFD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.1
Quick Ratio 1.44
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.
SFD shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 27.72% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -3.40% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, SFD shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.96% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6150%
EPS 3Y27.72%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-66.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.4%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.96%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-63.23%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, SFD will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.47% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, SFD will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.94% on average per year.
EPS Next Y27.56%
EPS Next 2Y13.03%
EPS Next 3Y9.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.84%
Revenue Next 2Y4.78%
Revenue Next 3Y3.94%
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 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.89 indicates a reasonable valuation of SFD.
87.36% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SFD, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.92. SFD is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.33, the valuation of SFD can be described as reasonable.
94.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SFD, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
SFD is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.89
Fwd PE 9.33
SFD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSFD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

80.46% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SFD, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SFD is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.53
EV/EBITDA 6.76
SFD Per share dataSFD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

SFD's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
SFD has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.36
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.03%
EPS Next 3Y9.47%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.45%, SFD is a good candidate for dividend investing.
SFD's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.42. SFD pays more dividend than 81.61% of the companies in the same industry.
SFD's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.45%

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 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y13.03%
EPS Next 3Y9.47%
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

SMITHFIELD FOODS INC

NASDAQ:SFD (12/26/2025, 8:15:41 PM)

After market: 22.44 0 (0%)

22.44

-0.02 (-0.09%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-18 2026-03-18
Inst Owners12.61%
Inst Owner Change97.28%
Ins Owners1.3%
Ins Owner Change31.28%
Market Cap8.82B
Revenue(TTM)15.26B
Net Income(TTM)864.00M
Analysts80
Price Target29.94 (33.42%)
Short Float %5.38%
Short Ratio2.49
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.45%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date11-13 2025-11-13 (0.25)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)6.87%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.99%
Max EPS beat(2)14.74%
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.02%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.58%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-0.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.16%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.89
Fwd PE 9.33
P/S 0.58
P/FCF 18.53
P/OCF 10.97
P/B 1.36
P/tB 2.46
EV/EBITDA 6.76
EPS(TTM)2.27
EY10.12%
EPS(NY)2.41
Fwd EY10.72%
FCF(TTM)1.21
FCFY5.4%
OCF(TTM)2.05
OCFY9.11%
SpS38.81
BVpS16.45
TBVpS9.12
PEG (NY)0.36
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number28.98
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.5%
ROE 13.36%
ROCE 11.49%
ROIC 8.57%
ROICexc 9.29%
ROICexgc 13.48%
OM 7.56%
PM (TTM) 5.66%
GM 13.37%
FCFM 3.12%
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.32
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.31
Debt/FCF 4.21
Debt/EBITDA 1.34
Cap/Depr 98.2%
Cap/Sales 2.15%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 54.03%
Profit Quality 55.09%
Current Ratio 3.1
Quick Ratio 1.44
Altman-Z 3.46
F-Score6
WACC7.84%
ROIC/WACC1.09
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%-66.92%
EPS Next Y27.56%
EPS Next 2Y13.03%
EPS Next 3Y9.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.4%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.96%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-63.23%
Revenue Next Year8.84%
Revenue Next 2Y4.78%
Revenue Next 3Y3.94%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y338.8%
EBIT growth 3Y9.48%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year57.46%
EBIT Next 3Y17.45%
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

SMITHFIELD FOODS INC / SFD FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for SMITHFIELD FOODS INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to SFD.


What is the valuation status for SFD stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to SMITHFIELD FOODS INC (SFD). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of SFD stock?

SMITHFIELD FOODS INC (SFD) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of SMITHFIELD FOODS INC (SFD) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SMITHFIELD FOODS INC (SFD) is 9.89 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.36.


Can you provide the financial health for SFD stock?

The financial health rating of SMITHFIELD FOODS INC (SFD) is 7 / 10.