TYSON FOODS INC-CL A (TSN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:TSN • US9024941034
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This TSN fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. TSN Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- TSN had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year TSN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- TSN had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years TSN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- TSN has a Return On Assets (0.56%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- TSN has a Return On Equity (1.11%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of TSN (2.51%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for TSN is below the industry average of 7.23%.
| 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
- TSN's Profit Margin of 0.36% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TSN outperforms 43.68% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of TSN has declined.
- The Operating Margin of TSN (1.93%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- TSN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- TSN has a Gross Margin of 5.72%. This is in the lower half of the industry: TSN underperforms 78.16% 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. TSN Health Analysis
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.
- TSN has less 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 better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- TSN has an Altman-Z score of 3.21. This indicates that TSN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- TSN has a Altman-Z score of 3.21. This is in the better half of the industry: TSN outperforms 71.26% 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.
- TSN's Debt to FCF ratio of 7.55 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TSN outperforms 64.37% of its industry peers.
- 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 51.72% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.41 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.21 |
ROIC/WACC0.35
WACC7.24%
2.3 Liquidity
- TSN has a Current Ratio of 1.53. This is a normal value and indicates that TSN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.53, TSN is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.72% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.66 indicates that TSN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of TSN (0.66) is worse than 68.97% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 |
3. TSN Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 11.27% over the past year.
- 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.
- Looking at the last year, TSN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.55% in the last year.
- TSN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.74% yearly.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, TSN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.20% on average per year.
- TSN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.95% yearly.
EPS Next Y-4.56%
EPS Next 2Y5.14%
EPS Next 3Y12.36%
EPS Next 5Y16.2%
Revenue Next Year3.95%
Revenue Next 2Y2.44%
Revenue Next 3Y2.06%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. TSN Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.36, the valuation of TSN can be described as correct.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of TSN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: TSN is cheaper than 62.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.60. TSN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.19, which 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 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of TSN to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.84), we can say TSN is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.19 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- TSN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- TSN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. TSN is cheaper than 63.22% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- TSN's earnings are expected to grow with 12.36% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y5.14%
EPS Next 3Y12.36%
5. TSN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- TSN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.24%.
- TSN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.44.
- TSN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.24% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.64%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
- 349.50% of the earnings are spent on dividend by TSN. 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 2Y5.14%
EPS Next 3Y12.36%
TSN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
64.63
+0.33 (+0.51%)
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 Owners91.39%
Inst Owner Change2.05%
Ins Owners1.35%
Ins Owner Change2.25%
Market Cap22.75B
Revenue(TTM)54.98B
Net Income(TTM)200.00M
Analysts70.53
Price Target69.63 (7.74%)
Short Float %3.46%
Short Ratio2.97
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.24% |
Yearly Dividend1.97
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.64%
DP349.5%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date06-01 2026-06-01 (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)0%
PT rev (3m)7.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.54%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.23%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.94%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.79%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.19 | ||
| P/S | 0.41 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.56 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.01 | ||
| P/B | 1.26 | ||
| P/tB | 7.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.17 |
EPS(TTM)3.95
EY6.11%
EPS(NY)4.55
Fwd EY7.05%
FCF(TTM)3.14
FCFY4.86%
OCF(TTM)5.87
OCFY9.08%
SpS156.16
BVpS51.19
TBVpS8.44
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number67.45
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 | 3.21 |
F-Score6
WACC7.24%
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-4.56%
EPS Next 2Y5.14%
EPS Next 3Y12.36%
EPS Next 5Y16.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.55%
Revenue growth 3Y0.72%
Revenue growth 5Y4.74%
Sales Q2Q%5.06%
Revenue Next Year3.95%
Revenue Next 2Y2.44%
Revenue Next 3Y2.06%
Revenue Next 5Y1.95%
EBIT growth 1Y-46.01%
EBIT growth 3Y-30.5%
EBIT growth 5Y-16.38%
EBIT Next Year73.44%
EBIT Next 3Y27.78%
EBIT Next 5Y22.11%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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.
Can you provide the profitability details for TYSON FOODS INC-CL A?
TYSON FOODS INC-CL A (TSN) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the financial health of TYSON FOODS INC-CL A (TSN) stock?
The financial health rating of TYSON FOODS INC-CL A (TSN) is 5 / 10.
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%.