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SMITHFIELD FOODS INC (SFD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:SFD - US8322482071 - Common Stock

24.33 USD
+0.21 (+0.87%)
Last: 9/17/2025, 8:03:29 PM
24.6254 USD
+0.3 (+1.21%)
After Hours: 9/17/2025, 8:03:29 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

SFD gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 89 industry peers in the Food Products industry. SFD has an average financial health and profitability rating. SFD is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SFD was profitable.
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 12.20% is amongst the best of the industry. SFD outperforms 95.51% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 21.66%, SFD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.26% of the companies in the same industry.
SFD has a better Return On Invested Capital (12.40%) than 89.89% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SFD is significantly below the industry average of 28.32%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.37%) for SFD is below the current ROIC(12.40%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.2%
ROE 21.66%
ROIC 12.4%
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

The Profit Margin of SFD (6.29%) is better than 77.53% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SFD has grown nicely.
SFD's Operating Margin of 7.54% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SFD outperforms 68.54% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SFD has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of SFD (13.54%) is worse than 61.80% of its industry peers.
SFD's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.54%
PM (TTM) 6.29%
GM 13.54%
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.
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 4.34 indicates that SFD is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.34, SFD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.15% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that SFD is not too dependend on debt financing.
SFD's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.32 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SFD outperforms 65.17% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 4.34
ROIC/WACC1.59
WACC7.82%
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 3.21. This indicates that SFD is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of SFD (3.21) is better than 83.15% of its industry peers.
SFD has a Quick Ratio of 1.50. This is a normal value and indicates that SFD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.50, SFD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.40% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.21
Quick Ratio 1.5
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.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, SFD will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 0.09% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.73% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-4.38%
EPS Next 2Y-1.52%
EPS Next 3Y0.09%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.34%
Revenue Next 2Y4.31%
Revenue Next 3Y3.73%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.87, the valuation of SFD can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SFD indicates a rather cheap valuation: SFD is cheaper than 94.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SFD to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.20), we can say SFD is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.03, the valuation of SFD can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SFD indicates a rather cheap valuation: SFD is cheaper than 88.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SFD to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.70), we can say SFD is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.87
Fwd PE 10.03
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SFD is valued cheaper than 84.27% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.39
SFD Per share dataSFD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

SFD has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.52%
EPS Next 3Y0.09%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.08%, SFD is a good candidate for dividend investing.
SFD's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.03.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, SFD pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.08%

5.2 History

SFD 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
SFD Yearly Dividends per shareSFD Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.52%
EPS Next 3Y0.09%
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 (9/17/2025, 8:03:29 PM)

After market: 24.6254 +0.3 (+1.21%)

24.33

+0.21 (+0.87%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)08-12 2025-08-12/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-12 2025-11-12
Inst Owners6.76%
Inst Owner Change-5.24%
Ins Owners0.84%
Ins Owner Change30.99%
Market Cap9.56B
Analysts80
Price Target30.09 (23.67%)
Short Float %11.69%
Short Ratio2.23
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.08%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date08-14 2025-08-14 (0.25)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)10.9%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.99%
Max EPS beat(2)22.79%
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)3.72%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.58%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.86%
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)3.25%
PT rev (3m)2.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.84%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.04%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.87
Fwd PE 10.03
P/S 0.44
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.52
P/tB 2.8
EV/EBITDA 5.39
EPS(TTM)3.54
EY14.55%
EPS(NY)2.42
Fwd EY9.97%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS55.2
BVpS16.03
TBVpS8.7
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.2%
ROE 21.66%
ROCE 16.61%
ROIC 12.4%
ROICexc 13.69%
ROICexgc 20.22%
OM 7.54%
PM (TTM) 6.29%
GM 13.54%
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 Turnover1.94
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 1.01
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.21
Quick Ratio 1.5
Altman-Z 4.34
F-ScoreN/A
WACC7.82%
ROIC/WACC1.59
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-4.38%
EPS Next 2Y-1.52%
EPS Next 3Y0.09%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.4%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.96%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%N/A
Revenue Next Year8.34%
Revenue Next 2Y4.31%
Revenue Next 3Y3.73%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y338.8%
EBIT growth 3Y9.48%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year46.76%
EBIT Next 3Y14.6%
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