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SMITHFIELD FOODS INC (SFD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

23.9  +0.29 (+1.23%)

After market: 23.9 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to SFD. SFD was compared to 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

The Return On Assets of SFD (8.55%) is better than 87.64% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of SFD (15.31%) is better than 82.02% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.39%, SFD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.90% of the companies in the same industry.
SFD had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.37%. This is below the industry average of 7.60%.
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

The Profit Margin of SFD (6.74%) is better than 77.53% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SFD has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.76%, SFD is in the better half of 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.
The Gross Margin of SFD (13.67%) is worse than 64.04% 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

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.
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 3.47 indicates that SFD is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
SFD has a Altman-Z score of 3.47. This is in the better half of the industry: SFD outperforms 77.53% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that SFD is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.32, SFD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.80% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 3.47
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC8.11%
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.
The Current ratio of SFD (3.11) is better than 82.02% of its industry peers.
SFD has a Quick Ratio of 1.40. This is a normal value and indicates that SFD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of SFD (1.40) is better than 75.28% 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.
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%.
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%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 decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -1.52% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, SFD will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.96% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-6.09%
EPS Next 2Y-3.95%
EPS Next 3Y-1.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.23%
Revenue Next 2Y3.73%
Revenue Next 3Y2.96%
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.56 indicates a reasonable valuation of SFD.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SFD is valued cheaper than 82.02% of the companies in the same industry.
SFD's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.60.
SFD is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.36.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SFD is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.39% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SFD to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.39), we can say SFD is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.56
Fwd PE 10.36
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SFD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SFD is cheaper than 76.40% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.29
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-3.95%
EPS Next 3Y-1.52%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SFD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.36%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.69, SFD pays a better dividend. On top of this SFD pays more dividend than 83.15% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, SFD pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.36%

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 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4

5.3 Sustainability

DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y-3.95%
EPS Next 3Y-1.52%
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 (6/12/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 23.9 0 (0%)

23.9

+0.29 (+1.23%)

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 Change219703%
Ins Owners1.02%
Ins Owner Change99.47%
Market Cap9.40B
Analysts81.67
Price Target29.43 (23.14%)
Short Float %5.94%
Short Ratio1.99
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.36%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.68%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)6.3%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.56
Fwd PE 10.36
P/S 0.66
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.51
P/tB 2.81
EV/EBITDA 7.29
EPS(TTM)2.5
EY10.46%
EPS(NY)2.31
Fwd EY9.65%
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 3.47
F-ScoreN/A
WACC8.11%
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-6.09%
EPS Next 2Y-3.95%
EPS Next 3Y-1.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.4%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.96%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%N/A
Revenue Next Year7.23%
Revenue Next 2Y3.73%
Revenue Next 3Y2.96%
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