TYSON FOODS INC-CL A (TSN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:TSN - US9024941034 - Common Stock
57.41 USD
+0.18 (+0.31%)
TSN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 90 industry peers in the Food Products industry. TSN scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. TSN has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
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.
TSN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 2.15%, TSN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
TSN's Return On Equity of 4.28% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TSN outperforms 46.67% of its industry peers.
TSN has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.91%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TSN outperforms 54.44% of its industry peers.
TSN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.52%. This is significantly below the industry average of 27.81%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
TSN has a Profit Margin (1.45%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of TSN has declined.
The Operating Margin of TSN (3.71%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
TSN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
TSN's Gross Margin of 7.53% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. TSN is outperformed by 77.78% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of TSN has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, TSN has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, TSN has less shares outstanding
TSN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.20 indicates that TSN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
TSN's Altman-Z score of 3.20 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TSN outperforms 66.67% 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.
TSN's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.98 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TSN outperforms 72.22% 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.
TSN has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.45) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.2 |
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC7.21%
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 57.78% 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.
TSN has a Quick ratio of 0.78. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TSN outperforms 41.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.73 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 |
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.
Measured over the past years, TSN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.68% on average per year.
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 Y25.07%
EPS Next 2Y14.33%
EPS Next 3Y16.49%
EPS Next 5Y22.65%
Revenue Next Year2.74%
Revenue Next 2Y2.48%
Revenue Next 3Y1.99%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
TSN is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.76.
TSN's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. TSN is cheaper than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
TSN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.08.
TSN is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.17.
71.11% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TSN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
TSN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.67.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, TSN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of TSN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: TSN is cheaper than 72.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.31 |
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 16.49% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.59
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.33%
EPS Next 3Y16.49%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
TSN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.51%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
TSN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.60.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, TSN pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.51% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.44%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
88.65% 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.
DP88.65%
EPS Next 2Y14.33%
EPS Next 3Y16.49%
NYSE:TSN (8/27/2025, 3:14:02 PM)
57.41
+0.18 (+0.31%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners87.77%
Inst Owner Change-0.81%
Ins Owners1.4%
Ins Owner Change-0.05%
Market Cap20.42B
Analysts73.33
Price Target64.85 (12.96%)
Short Float %3.06%
Short Ratio3.21
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.51% |
Yearly Dividend1.92
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.44%
DP88.65%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date
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)-2.51%
PT rev (3m)-3.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.04%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.38%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.99%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.17 | ||
| P/S | 0.38 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.74 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.13 | ||
| P/B | 1.11 | ||
| P/tB | 6.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.31 |
EPS(TTM)3.89
EY6.78%
EPS(NY)4.05
Fwd EY7.06%
FCF(TTM)3.65
FCFY6.36%
OCF(TTM)6.29
OCFY10.95%
SpS152.19
BVpS51.54
TBVpS8.96
PEG (NY)0.59
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-39.85%
ROICexcg 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 3.2 |
F-Score8
WACC7.21%
ROIC/WACC0.68
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 Y25.07%
EPS Next 2Y14.33%
EPS Next 3Y16.49%
EPS Next 5Y22.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.99%
Revenue growth 3Y4.25%
Revenue growth 5Y4.68%
Sales Q2Q%3.98%
Revenue Next Year2.74%
Revenue Next 2Y2.48%
Revenue Next 3Y1.99%
Revenue Next 5Y2.1%
EBIT growth 1Y55.74%
EBIT growth 3Y-32.21%
EBIT growth 5Y-9.38%
EBIT Next Year102.08%
EBIT Next 3Y33.52%
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%