SMITHFIELD FOODS INC (SFD) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:SFD • US8322482071

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This SFD fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. SFD Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year SFD was profitable.
  • SFD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • SFD had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years SFD had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • SFD has a better Return On Assets (8.11%) than 87.36% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 14.51%, SFD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.61% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SFD has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.70%) than 87.36% of its industry peers.
  • SFD had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.83%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.69%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (9.70%) for SFD is above the 3 year average (6.83%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.11%
ROE 14.51%
ROIC 9.7%
ROA(3y)5.62%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)10.36%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)6.83%
ROIC(5y)N/A
SFD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSFD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of SFD (6.36%) is better than 79.31% of its industry peers.
  • SFD's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.56%, SFD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SFD has grown nicely.
  • SFD has a Gross Margin (13.46%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SFD has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.56%
PM (TTM) 6.36%
GM 13.46%
OM growth 3Y18.01%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y5.77%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y9.94%
GM growth 5YN/A
SFD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSFD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

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2. SFD Health Analysis

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 increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, SFD has an improved debt to assets ratio.
SFD Yearly Shares OutstandingSFD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M
SFD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSFD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • SFD has an Altman-Z score of 3.56. This indicates that SFD is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • SFD has a Altman-Z score of 3.56. This is in the better half of the industry: SFD outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of SFD is 2.79, which is a good value as it means it would take SFD, 2.79 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • SFD's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.79 is amongst the best of the industry. SFD outperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29 indicates that SFD is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.29, SFD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.29
Debt/FCF 2.79
Altman-Z 3.56
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC8.21%
SFD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSFD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

  • SFD has a Current Ratio of 2.97. This indicates that SFD is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • SFD has a better Current ratio (2.97) than 78.16% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.63 indicates that SFD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.63, SFD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.97
Quick Ratio 1.63
SFD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSFD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. SFD Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.54% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, SFD shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.38% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, SFD shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.82% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.39% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.54%
EPS 3Y4.38%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%10.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.82%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.39%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%0.77%

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 2.03% on average per year.
  • SFD is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.93% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.23%
EPS Next 2Y2.01%
EPS Next 3Y2.03%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.27%
Revenue Next 2Y1.5%
Revenue Next 3Y1.93%
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 2015 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 5B 10B 15B
SFD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSFD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. SFD Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.16, the valuation of SFD can be described as very reasonable.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SFD indicates a rather cheap valuation: SFD is cheaper than 82.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • SFD's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.77.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.99, which indicates a very decent valuation of SFD.
  • SFD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SFD is cheaper than 88.51% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.75. SFD is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.16
Fwd PE 9.99
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

  • 82.76% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SFD, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • 67.82% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SFD, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.47
EV/EBITDA 6.5
SFD Per share dataSFD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of SFD may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.63
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y2.01%
EPS Next 3Y2.03%

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5. SFD Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.02%, SFD is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.24, SFD pays a better dividend. On top of this SFD pays more dividend than 81.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • SFD's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.02%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of SFD grows each year by 127.52%, which is quite nice.
  • SFD is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)127.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
SFD Yearly Dividends per shareSFD Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

  • SFD pays out 40.12% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • The dividend of SFD is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP40.12%
EPS Next 2Y2.01%
EPS Next 3Y2.03%
SFD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSFD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M
SFD Dividend Payout.SFD Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SFD Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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SFD Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

SMITHFIELD FOODS INC

NASDAQ:SFD (5/1/2026, 9:40:10 AM)

26.41

+0.13 (+0.49%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Industry Strength24.22
Industry Growth10.56
Earnings (Last)04-28
Earnings (Next)08-10
Inst Owners12.42%
Inst Owner Change0.67%
Ins Owners1.48%
Ins Owner Change10.63%
Market Cap10.39B
Revenue(TTM)15.53B
Net Income(TTM)987.00M
Analysts80
Price Target31.69 (19.99%)
Short Float %8.03%
Short Ratio2.26
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.02%
Yearly Dividend1.02
Dividend Growth(5Y)127.52%
DP40.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date04-07
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)18.2%
Min EPS beat(2)14.74%
Max EPS beat(2)21.66%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)14.55%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.99%
Max EPS beat(4)22.79%
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)2.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.15%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.02%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.9%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.86%
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)5.35%
PT rev (3m)5.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)7.47%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)10.77%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.5%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.75%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.16
Fwd PE 9.99
P/S 0.67
P/FCF 14.47
P/OCF 9.81
P/B 1.53
P/tB 2.65
EV/EBITDA 6.5
EPS(TTM)2.6
EY9.84%
EPS(NY)2.64
Fwd EY10.01%
FCF(TTM)1.82
FCFY6.91%
OCF(TTM)2.69
OCFY10.19%
SpS39.47
BVpS17.28
TBVpS9.96
PEG (NY)1.63
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number31.7982 (20.4%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.11%
ROE 14.51%
ROCE 12.73%
ROIC 9.7%
ROICexc 11.38%
ROICexgc 16.83%
OM 8.56%
PM (TTM) 6.36%
GM 13.46%
FCFM 4.62%
ROA(3y)5.62%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)10.36%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)6.83%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)7.76%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)11.57%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)8.96%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y26.97%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y23.79%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y18.01%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y5.77%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y9.94%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.28
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.29
Debt/FCF 2.79
Debt/EBITDA 1.2
Cap/Depr 102.71%
Cap/Sales 2.2%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 63.76%
Profit Quality 72.75%
Current Ratio 2.97
Quick Ratio 1.63
Altman-Z 3.56
F-Score5
WACC8.21%
ROIC/WACC1.18
Cap/Depr(3y)96.21%
Cap/Depr(5y)85.6%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.36%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.11%
Profit Quality(3y)1384.93%
Profit Quality(5y)859.57%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.54%
EPS 3Y4.38%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%10.34%
EPS Next Y6.23%
EPS Next 2Y2.01%
EPS Next 3Y2.03%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.82%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.39%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%0.77%
Revenue Next Year2.27%
Revenue Next 2Y1.5%
Revenue Next 3Y1.93%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y22.24%
EBIT growth 3Y16.37%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year37.5%
EBIT Next 3Y11.49%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-8.18%
FCF growth 3Y57.72%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-6.45%
OCF growth 3Y26.67%
OCF growth 5YN/A

SMITHFIELD FOODS INC / SFD Fundamental Analysis 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 of SMITHFIELD FOODS INC (SFD) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to SMITHFIELD FOODS INC (SFD). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is SMITHFIELD FOODS INC (SFD) stock?

SMITHFIELD FOODS INC (SFD) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for SFD stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SMITHFIELD FOODS INC (SFD) is 10.16 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.53.


Can you provide the financial health for SFD stock?

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