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Smithfield Foods, Inc. · Consumer Defensive · United States · $8.6B · Avg Vol: $31M/d

76
StockRank
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Q
59
V
76
M
35
P/E (TTM)
8.2x
ROE
15.5%
D/E
0.3x
Dividend %
5.1%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Smithfield Foods is cheap at V69 but quality Q57 and momentum M57 both miss the all-three-above-60 path, and the only filing is insider selling. A 1.1% earnings cut is separately adverse.

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%15.5B15.5B15.6B0.3%
EPS1.202.210.042.422.5220.4%2.692.442.42-2.0%
Shares393.1M393.1M393.1M393.1M0.0%393.8M
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)-15.3%
21.9423.2924.6425.9927.34Jul 20Aug 10Aug 28
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$21.94
RSI (14)
15.0
52W High
$29.03
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
59
ROIC
12.7%64.1
ROE
15.5%73.4
GP/Assets
17.1%25.9
Op. Margin
8.4%55.5
FCF/Assets
6.7%64.9
Piotroski
773.4
Int. Cover
34.9x68.6
D/E Ratio
0.33x55.2
Current Ratio
2.56x75.5
Value
76
P/E (TTM)
8.2x89.8
EV/EBITDA
5.9x78.6
P/FCF
10.7x69.2
P/B
1.3x62.7
P/S
0.6x69.9
Div Yield
5.1%82.0
Momentum
35
52W High %
76%37.7
RS 6M
-21%34.5
SMA 50/200
1.01x63.2
EPS Rev 4W
-3.9%9.5
EPS Rev 12W
-5.7%15.9
EPS Improve
-9%13.7
Q Growth
27%69.2

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$8.6B
P/E (Forward)
9.0x
Gross Margin
13.5%

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)$8.6B76Buy
LWLamb Weston Holdings, Inc.$7.6B66Buy
DARDarling Ingredients Inc.$10.1B66Buy
INGRIngredion Incorporated$6.6B63Hold
SJMThe J. M. Smucker Company$14.1B57Hold
CENTCentral Garden & Pet Company$2.7B84Strong Buy
CPBThe Campbell's Company$7.0B48Hold
PPCPilgrim's Pride Corporation$7.5B40Hold
KHNZ.DEThe Kraft Heinz Company$30.5B63Hold
MZTIThe Marzetti Company$3.1B55Hold

Peer medians: ROE 12.2% · P/E 22.0x · Gross margin 35.5%

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

Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) has a MoatMap StockRank of 76/100 based on Quality (59/100), Value (76/100), and Momentum (35/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Smithfield Foods is cheap at V69 but quality Q57 and momentum M57 both miss the all-three-above-60 path, and the only filing is insider selling. A 1.1% earnings cut is separately adverse.

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$21.94
Market Cap$8.6B
P/E (TTM)8.20
P/E (Forward)9.01
Price/Book1.26
Return on Equity15.5%
Return on Invested Capital12.7%
Debt/Equity0.33x
Gross Margin13.5%
Operating Margin8.4%
Revenue Growth-2.3%
Dividend Yield5.1%
Free Cash Flow$810M

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 76/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (59), Value (76), and Momentum (35) 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 59/100. 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 Buy, based on a StockRank of 76/100. 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).