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SMITHFIELD FOODS INC (SFD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

22.41  -0.22 (-0.97%)

After market: 22.41 0 (0%)

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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


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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

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 8.55%, SFD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.52% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of SFD (15.31%) is better than 83.15% of its industry peers.
SFD has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.39%) than 78.65% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SFD is below the industry average of 8.83%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.39%) for SFD is above the 3 year average (5.37%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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

With a decent Profit Margin value of 6.74%, SFD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.78% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SFD has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 7.76%, SFD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.79% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SFD has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 13.67%, SFD is not doing good in the industry: 62.92% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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

SFD has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SFD has less shares outstanding
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

SFD has an Altman-Z score of 3.41. This indicates that SFD is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.41, SFD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.03% 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 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.32. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SFD outperforms 57.30% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 3.41
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC8.09%
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 3.11. This indicates that SFD is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of SFD (3.11) is better than 83.15% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.40 indicates that SFD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
SFD has a better Quick ratio (1.40) than 74.16% of its industry peers.
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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 6150.00% over the past year.
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.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.96% on average over the past years.
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

SFD is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -1.84% yearly.
SFD is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.91% yearly.
EPS Next Y-11.66%
EPS Next 2Y-4.45%
EPS Next 3Y-1.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.15%
Revenue Next 2Y3.72%
Revenue Next 3Y2.91%
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.
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

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

SFD is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.96.
SFD's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SFD is cheaper than 86.52% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 24.85. SFD is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.82, the valuation of SFD can be described as very reasonable.
88.76% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SFD, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.89, SFD is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.96
Fwd PE 9.82
SFD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSFD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SFD is valued cheaper than 80.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.94
SFD Per share dataSFD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

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-4.45%
EPS Next 3Y-1.84%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.42%, SFD is a good candidate for dividend investing.
SFD's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.62. SFD pays more dividend than 86.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, SFD pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.42%

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 YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
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-4.45%
EPS Next 3Y-1.84%
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 (5/14/2025, 8:00:34 PM)

After market: 22.41 0 (0%)

22.41

-0.22 (-0.97%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)04-29 2025-04-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-15 2025-07-15
Inst OwnersN/A
Inst Owner Change28857.1%
Ins Owners1.02%
Ins Owner Change99.47%
Market Cap8.81B
Analysts83.64
Price Target29.43 (31.33%)
Short Float %6.63%
Short Ratio2.16
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.42%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
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)2.02%
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.96
Fwd PE 9.82
P/S 0.62
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.42
P/tB 2.63
EV/EBITDA 6.94
EPS(TTM)2.5
EY11.16%
EPS(NY)2.28
Fwd EY10.19%
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 3.41
F-ScoreN/A
WACC8.09%
ROIC/WACC1.04
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-11.66%
EPS Next 2Y-4.45%
EPS Next 3Y-1.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.4%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.96%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%N/A
Revenue Next Year7.15%
Revenue Next 2Y3.72%
Revenue Next 3Y2.91%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y338.8%
EBIT growth 3Y9.48%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year41.75%
EBIT Next 3Y14.44%
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