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Smithfield Foods, Inc. · Consumer Defensive · United States · $9.9B · Avg Vol: $31M/d

88
StockRank
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Q
57
V
69
M
57
P/E (TTM)
9.7x
ROE
15.0%
D/E
0.3x
Dividend %
4.3%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is the world's largest pork producer and hog farmer, and a leading processor and marketer of fresh pork and packaged meats in the United States. The company operates on a fully vertically integrated model, controlling every stage from feed production and hog raising to processing and packaging, which ensures quality and cost efficiency. Smithfield's competitive moat is its immense scale, extensive brand portfolio, and global distribution network, benefiting from its ownership by WH Group, a major international food company.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20212022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue15.0B16.2B14.6B14.1B15.5B0.9%15.6B15.7B15.8B0.9%
EPS1.202.210.042.422.5220.4%2.562.622.530.1%
Shares393.1M393.1M393.1M393.1M0.0%393.5M
Debt2.5B2.5B2.3B2.4B-1.0%2.4B
Equity7.4B7.2B5.8B6.8B-2.7%
Op CF786.0M517.0M1.0B1.1B1.1B7.7%1.2B
Inv CF-330.0M193.0M-322.0M-469.0M-309.0M
Fin CF-337.0M-477.0M-533.0M-464.0M-164.0M
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PRICE (1Y)-7.1%
24.2624.9125.5726.2226.87May 27Jun 17Jul 9
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$24.81
RSI (14)
47.3
52W High
$29.44
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
57
ROIC
12.6%63.1
ROE
15.0%71.2
GP/Assets
17.2%26.1
Op. Margin
8.8%57.1
FCF/Assets
5.2%55.0
Piotroski
772.0
Int. Cover
32.0x66.5
D/E Ratio
0.33x57.2
Current Ratio
2.41x72.4
Value
69
P/E (TTM)
9.7x84.7
EV/EBITDA
6.6x73.0
P/FCF
15.7x55.9
P/B
1.4x55.6
P/S
0.6x66.1
Div Yield
4.3%73.4
Momentum
57
52W High %
84%59.9
RS 6M
8%80.8
SMA 50/200
1.08x82.1
EPS Rev 4W
-1.1%51.6
EPS Rev 12W
-4.3%32.1
EPS Improve
-0%16.3
Q Growth
10%52.0

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$9.9B
P/E (Forward)
9.7x
Gross Margin
13.4%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Defensive, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of SFD are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
SFDSmithfield Foods, Inc.(you)$9.9B88STRONG BUY
INGRIngredion Incorporated$6.1B76BUY
CENTCentral Garden & Pet Company$2.8B89STRONG BUY
SJMThe J. M. Smucker Company$12.4B61HOLD
CSC.DEThe Campbell's Company$6.7B62HOLD
GIS.MXGeneral Mills, Inc.$18.8B60HOLD
KHNZ.DEThe Kraft Heinz Company$28.4B66BUY
HRLHormel Foods Corporation$14.6B50HOLD
DARDarling Ingredients Inc.$8.3B45HOLD
HLFHerbalife Ltd.$1.3B95STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 13.3% · P/E 21.7x · Gross margin 34.4%

Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) — Stock Score Summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) has a MoatMap StockRank of 88/100 based on Quality (57/100), Value (69/100), and Momentum (57/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY.

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is the world's largest pork producer and hog farmer, and a leading processor and marketer of fresh pork and packaged meats in the United States. The company operates on a fully vertically integrated model, controlling every stage from feed production and hog raising to processing and packaging, which ensures quality and cost efficiency. Smithfield's competitive moat is its immense scale, extensive brand portfolio, and global distribution network, benefiting from its ownership by WH Group, a major international food company.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$24.81
Market Cap$9.9B
P/E (TTM)9.69
P/E (Forward)9.71
Price/Book1.42
Return on Equity15.0%
Return on Invested Capital12.6%
Debt/Equity33.30
Gross Margin13.4%
Operating Margin8.8%
Revenue Growth0.8%
Dividend Yield4.3%
Free Cash Flow$630M

Smithfield Foods, Inc. operates in the Packaged Foods industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smithfield Foods, Inc.’s (SFD) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) is 88/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (57), Value (69), and Momentum (57) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Smithfield Foods, Inc. have an economic moat?
Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) has a Quality factor score of 57/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Smithfield Foods, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 88/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Smithfield Foods, Inc. in?
Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Packaged Foods industry (United States).