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TYSON FOODS INC-CL A (TSN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:TSN - US9024941034 - Common Stock

50.97 USD
-0.44 (-0.86%)
Last: 10/31/2025, 10:28:08 AM
Fundamental Rating

4

TSN gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 86 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
Of the past 5 years TSN 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years TSN had a positive operating cash flow.
TSN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFTSN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B

1.2 Ratios

TSN's Return On Assets of 2.15% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TSN outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
TSN's Return On Equity of 4.28% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TSN outperforms 48.84% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of TSN (4.91%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for TSN is significantly below the industry average of 28.75%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.15%
ROE 4.28%
ROIC 4.91%
ROA(3y)3.05%
ROA(5y)4.71%
ROE(3y)5.74%
ROE(5y)9.58%
ROIC(3y)5.52%
ROIC(5y)7.89%
TSN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICTSN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

TSN has a Profit Margin (1.45%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of TSN has declined.
TSN has a Operating Margin (3.71%) which is in line with its industry peers.
TSN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of TSN (7.53%) is worse than 74.42% of its industry peers.
TSN's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.71%
PM (TTM) 1.45%
GM 7.53%
OM growth 3Y-34.98%
OM growth 5Y-13.43%
PM growth 3Y-38.58%
PM growth 5Y-20.31%
GM growth 3Y-23.32%
GM growth 5Y-9.16%
TSN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsTSN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), TSN is destroying value.
TSN has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for TSN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
TSN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
TSN Yearly Shares OutstandingTSN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
TSN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsTSN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.13 indicates that TSN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of TSN (3.13) is better than 67.44% of its industry peers.
TSN has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.98. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as TSN would need 6.98 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of TSN (6.98) is better than 70.93% of its industry peers.
TSN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.45. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of TSN (0.45) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.45
Debt/FCF 6.98
Altman-Z 3.13
ROIC/WACC0.71
WACC6.95%
TSN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFTSN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.73 indicates that TSN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.73, TSN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.98% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.78 indicates that TSN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of TSN (0.78) is worse than 61.63% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.73
Quick Ratio 0.78
TSN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesTSN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 52.55% over the past year.
TSN shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -10.70% yearly.
Looking at the last year, TSN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.99% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.68% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)52.55%
EPS 3Y-27.93%
EPS 5Y-10.7%
EPS Q2Q%4.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.99%
Revenue growth 3Y4.25%
Revenue growth 5Y4.68%
Sales Q2Q%3.98%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 22.65% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.10% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y20.83%
EPS Next 2Y11.68%
EPS Next 3Y14.09%
EPS Next 5Y22.65%
Revenue Next Year2.99%
Revenue Next 2Y2.66%
Revenue Next 3Y2.09%
Revenue Next 5Y2.1%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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.
TSN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesTSN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 20B 40B 60B
TSN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesTSN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.10, which indicates a correct valuation of TSN.
73.26% 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 26.19, TSN is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.18, which indicates a correct valuation of TSN.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, TSN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
TSN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.50, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.1
Fwd PE 13.18
TSN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTSN 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, TSN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.09% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, TSN is valued a bit cheaper than 73.26% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.97
EV/EBITDA 7.69
TSN Per share dataTSN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

TSN's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as TSN's earnings are expected to grow with 14.09% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.63
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y11.68%
EPS Next 3Y14.09%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.86%, TSN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.08, TSN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
TSN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.33.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.86%

5.2 History

The dividend of TSN has a limited annual growth rate of 3.44%.
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)3.44%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years34
TSN Yearly Dividends per shareTSN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

88.65% of the earnings are spent on dividend by TSN. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
TSN's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP88.65%
EPS Next 2Y11.68%
EPS Next 3Y14.09%
TSN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendTSN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B
TSN Dividend Payout.TSN Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.TSN Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

TYSON FOODS INC-CL A

NYSE:TSN (10/31/2025, 10:28:08 AM)

50.97

-0.44 (-0.86%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)08-04 2025-08-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-10 2025-11-10/amc
Inst Owners87.65%
Inst Owner Change-0.14%
Ins Owners1.32%
Ins Owner Change-0.03%
Market Cap18.13B
Revenue(TTM)54.15B
Net Income(TTM)784.00M
Analysts70
Price Target65.05 (27.62%)
Short Float %3.27%
Short Ratio3.43
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.86%
Yearly Dividend1.92
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.44%
DP88.65%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date12-01 2025-12-01 (0.5)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)12.8%
Min EPS beat(2)10.65%
Max EPS beat(2)14.96%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)21.65%
Min EPS beat(4)10.65%
Max EPS beat(4)32.3%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)33.91%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)6.65%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)9.83%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.47%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.4%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.14%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.47%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.4%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.68%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.36%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.57%
PT rev (1m)0.32%
PT rev (3m)-2.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.61%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.39%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.21%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.23%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.1
Fwd PE 13.18
P/S 0.33
P/FCF 13.97
P/OCF 8.11
P/B 0.99
P/tB 5.69
EV/EBITDA 7.69
EPS(TTM)3.89
EY7.63%
EPS(NY)3.87
Fwd EY7.59%
FCF(TTM)3.65
FCFY7.16%
OCF(TTM)6.29
OCFY12.34%
SpS152.19
BVpS51.54
TBVpS8.96
PEG (NY)0.63
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number67.17
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.15%
ROE 4.28%
ROCE 6.53%
ROIC 4.91%
ROICexc 5.17%
ROICexgc 10.74%
OM 3.71%
PM (TTM) 1.45%
GM 7.53%
FCFM 2.4%
ROA(3y)3.05%
ROA(5y)4.71%
ROE(3y)5.74%
ROE(5y)9.58%
ROIC(3y)5.52%
ROIC(5y)7.89%
ROICexc(3y)5.73%
ROICexc(5y)8.35%
ROICexgc(3y)12.45%
ROICexgc(5y)20.35%
ROCE(3y)7.36%
ROCE(5y)10.49%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-39.85%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-18%
ROICexc growth 3Y-34.6%
ROICexc growth 5Y-11.67%
OM growth 3Y-34.98%
OM growth 5Y-13.43%
PM growth 3Y-38.58%
PM growth 5Y-20.31%
GM growth 3Y-23.32%
GM growth 5Y-9.16%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.48
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.45
Debt/FCF 6.98
Debt/EBITDA 2.44
Cap/Depr 69.71%
Cap/Sales 1.73%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 66.66%
Profit Quality 165.56%
Current Ratio 1.73
Quick Ratio 0.78
Altman-Z 3.13
F-Score8
WACC6.95%
ROIC/WACC0.71
Cap/Depr(3y)127.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)116.57%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.11%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.94%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)52.55%
EPS 3Y-27.93%
EPS 5Y-10.7%
EPS Q2Q%4.6%
EPS Next Y20.83%
EPS Next 2Y11.68%
EPS Next 3Y14.09%
EPS Next 5Y22.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.99%
Revenue growth 3Y4.25%
Revenue growth 5Y4.68%
Sales Q2Q%3.98%
Revenue Next Year2.99%
Revenue Next 2Y2.66%
Revenue Next 3Y2.09%
Revenue Next 5Y2.1%
EBIT growth 1Y55.74%
EBIT growth 3Y-32.21%
EBIT growth 5Y-9.38%
EBIT Next Year106.24%
EBIT Next 3Y32.58%
EBIT Next 5Y27.68%
FCF growth 1Y1224.49%
FCF growth 3Y-17.86%
FCF growth 5Y3.06%
OCF growth 1Y0.49%
OCF growth 3Y-12.3%
OCF growth 5Y0.61%

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.


Can you provide the valuation status for TYSON FOODS INC-CL A?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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.


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

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for TYSON FOODS INC-CL A (TSN) is 13.1 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.99.


Is the dividend of TYSON FOODS INC-CL A sustainable?

The dividend rating of TYSON FOODS INC-CL A (TSN) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 88.65%.