TYSON FOODS INC-CL A (TSN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:TSN • US9024941034
64.76 USD
-0.98 (-1.49%)
At close: Feb 3, 2026
64.73 USD
-0.03 (-0.05%)
Pre-Market: 2/4/2026, 8:05:51 AM
TSN gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While TSN seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. TSN has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year TSN was profitable.
- In the past year TSN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- TSN had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- TSN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- TSN has a Return On Assets (0.56%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 1.11%, TSN is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.51%, TSN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- TSN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.04%. This is significantly below the industry average of 27.79%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.56% | ||
| ROE | 1.11% | ||
| ROIC | 2.51% |
ROA(3y)0.55%
ROA(5y)3.77%
ROE(3y)1.13%
ROE(5y)7.4%
ROIC(3y)3.04%
ROIC(5y)6.4%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.36%, TSN is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of TSN has declined.
- TSN has a Operating Margin (1.93%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TSN has declined.
- The Gross Margin of TSN (5.72%) is worse than 80.46% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of TSN has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.36% | ||
| GM | 5.72% |
OM growth 3Y-30.99%
OM growth 5Y-20.17%
PM growth 3Y-47.67%
PM growth 5Y-28.84%
GM growth 3Y-19.14%
GM growth 5Y-13.62%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- TSN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for TSN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- TSN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, TSN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- TSN has an Altman-Z score of 3.22. This indicates that TSN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- TSN's Altman-Z score of 3.22 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TSN outperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
- TSN has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.55. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as TSN would need 7.55 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 7.55, TSN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.41 indicates that TSN is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.41, TSN is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.41 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.22 |
ROIC/WACC0.35
WACC7.23%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.53 indicates that TSN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- TSN has a Current ratio (1.53) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.66 indicates that TSN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- TSN has a Quick ratio of 0.66. This is in the lower half of the industry: TSN underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- TSN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.27%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, TSN shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -6.55% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.55% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, TSN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.74% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.27%
EPS 3Y-22.14%
EPS 5Y-6.55%
EPS Q2Q%-14.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.55%
Revenue growth 3Y0.72%
Revenue growth 5Y4.74%
Sales Q2Q%5.06%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.57% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.95% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-3.66%
EPS Next 2Y3.52%
EPS Next 3Y10.91%
EPS Next 5Y16.57%
Revenue Next Year2.94%
Revenue Next 2Y1.96%
Revenue Next 3Y1.95%
Revenue Next 5Y1.95%
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 accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.39, which indicates a correct valuation of TSN.
- 63.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TSN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.18, TSN is valued a bit cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.67 indicates a correct valuation of TSN.
- TSN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. TSN is cheaper than 73.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.51, TSN is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- TSN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- TSN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. TSN is cheaper than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.22 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y3.52%
EPS Next 3Y10.91%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- TSN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.15%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.29, TSN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, TSN pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.15% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of TSN has a limited annual growth rate of 3.64%.
- TSN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- TSN has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.64%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
- TSN pays out 349.50% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of TSN is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP349.5%
EPS Next 2Y3.52%
EPS Next 3Y10.91%
64.76
-0.98 (-1.49%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)02-02 2026-02-02/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04/bmo
Inst Owners89.73%
Inst Owner Change-1.5%
Ins Owners1.33%
Ins Owner Change2.05%
Market Cap22.86B
Revenue(TTM)54.98B
Net Income(TTM)200.00M
Analysts70
Price Target68.37 (5.57%)
Short Float %3.21%
Short Ratio2.89
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.15% |
Yearly Dividend1.97
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.64%
DP349.5%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date02-27 2026-02-27 (0.51)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)19.3%
Min EPS beat(2)2.07%
Max EPS beat(2)36.52%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)16.05%
Min EPS beat(4)2.07%
Max EPS beat(4)36.52%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)26.94%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)13.5%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)8.39%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.57%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.76%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.61%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.3%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.76%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.4%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.29%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.28%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.97%
PT rev (1m)1.81%
PT rev (3m)3.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.24%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.21%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.57%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.08%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.67 | ||
| P/S | 0.42 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.65 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.07 | ||
| P/B | 1.27 | ||
| P/tB | 7.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.22 |
EPS(TTM)3.95
EY6.1%
EPS(NY)4.42
Fwd EY6.82%
FCF(TTM)3.14
FCFY4.84%
OCF(TTM)5.85
OCFY9.04%
SpS155.73
BVpS51.05
TBVpS8.42
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number67.36
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.56% | ||
| ROE | 1.11% | ||
| ROCE | 3.56% | ||
| ROIC | 2.51% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.63% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.56% | ||
| OM | 1.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.36% | ||
| GM | 5.72% | ||
| FCFM | 2.01% |
ROA(3y)0.55%
ROA(5y)3.77%
ROE(3y)1.13%
ROE(5y)7.4%
ROIC(3y)3.04%
ROIC(5y)6.4%
ROICexc(3y)3.17%
ROICexc(5y)6.78%
ROICexgc(3y)6.6%
ROICexgc(5y)15.99%
ROCE(3y)4.32%
ROCE(5y)9.07%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-30.89%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-20.07%
ROICexc growth 3Y-29.37%
ROICexc growth 5Y-16.52%
OM growth 3Y-30.99%
OM growth 5Y-20.17%
PM growth 3Y-47.67%
PM growth 5Y-28.84%
GM growth 3Y-19.14%
GM growth 5Y-13.62%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.53
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.41 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.55 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.04 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 69.04% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.74% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 84.29% | ||
| Profit Quality | 553.5% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.22 |
F-Score6
WACC7.23%
ROIC/WACC0.35
Cap/Depr(3y)99.18%
Cap/Depr(5y)110.82%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.53%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.74%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.27%
EPS 3Y-22.14%
EPS 5Y-6.55%
EPS Q2Q%-14.91%
EPS Next Y-3.66%
EPS Next 2Y3.52%
EPS Next 3Y10.91%
EPS Next 5Y16.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.55%
Revenue growth 3Y0.72%
Revenue growth 5Y4.74%
Sales Q2Q%5.06%
Revenue Next Year2.94%
Revenue Next 2Y1.96%
Revenue Next 3Y1.95%
Revenue Next 5Y1.95%
EBIT growth 1Y-46.01%
EBIT growth 3Y-30.5%
EBIT growth 5Y-16.38%
EBIT Next Year71.56%
EBIT Next 3Y25.84%
EBIT Next 5Y22.35%
FCF growth 1Y88.91%
FCF growth 3Y13.74%
FCF growth 5Y-15.14%
OCF growth 1Y-9.78%
OCF growth 3Y-7.09%
OCF growth 5Y-11.07%
TYSON FOODS INC-CL A / TSN FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for TSN stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to TSN.
What is the valuation status of TYSON FOODS INC-CL A (TSN) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to TYSON FOODS INC-CL A (TSN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is TYSON FOODS INC-CL A (TSN) stock?
TYSON FOODS INC-CL A (TSN) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the valuation of TYSON FOODS INC-CL A based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for TYSON FOODS INC-CL A (TSN) is 16.39 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.27.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for TSN stock?
The dividend rating of TYSON FOODS INC-CL A (TSN) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 349.5%.