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.
- TSN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years TSN 4 years were profitable.
- 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
- TSN has a Return On Equity (1.11%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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
- The Profit Margin of TSN (0.36%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of TSN has declined.
- TSN has a Operating Margin of 1.93%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TSN outperforms 47.13% of its industry peers.
- TSN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of TSN (5.72%) is worse than 78.16% of its industry peers.
- TSN's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, TSN has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for TSN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for TSN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.20 indicates that TSN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.20, TSN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of TSN is 7.55, which is on the high side as it means it would take TSN, 7.55 years of fcf income to pay off 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.
- TSN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.41. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of TSN (0.41) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.41 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.2 |
ROIC/WACC0.34
WACC7.31%
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.
- TSN has a Current ratio of 1.53. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TSN outperforms 51.72% of its industry peers.
- TSN has a Quick Ratio of 1.53. This is a bad value and indicates that TSN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.66, TSN is doing worse than 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.74% on average over the past years.
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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, TSN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.95% on average per year.
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.
- 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. TSN Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- TSN is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.12.
- TSN's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. TSN is cheaper than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 24.75. TSN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- TSN is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.98.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, TSN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.10, TSN is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.98 |
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 | 20.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.05 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as TSN's earnings are expected to grow with 12.36% in the coming years.
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.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, TSN pays a better dividend.
| 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 been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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.
- TSN's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP349.5%
EPS Next 2Y5.14%
EPS Next 3Y12.36%
TSN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:TSN (3/31/2026, 12:57:08 PM)
63.68
-0.08 (-0.13%)
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 Cap22.42B
Revenue(TTM)54.98B
Net Income(TTM)200.00M
Analysts70.53
Price Target69.63 (9.34%)
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 | 16.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.98 | ||
| P/S | 0.41 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.85 | ||
| P/B | 1.24 | ||
| P/tB | 7.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.05 |
EPS(TTM)3.95
EY6.2%
EPS(NY)4.55
Fwd EY7.15%
FCF(TTM)3.14
FCFY4.94%
OCF(TTM)5.87
OCFY9.21%
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 | 3.2 |
F-Score6
WACC7.31%
ROIC/WACC0.34
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.
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 16.12 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.24.
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%.