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

Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) has a MoatMap StockRank of 98/100 based on Quality (60/100), Value (69/100), and Momentum (66/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. N/A

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$26.34
Market Cap$10.4B
P/E (TTM)10.14
P/E (Forward)10.04
Price/Book1.49
Return on Equity15.0%
Return on Invested Capital12.6%
Debt/Equity33.30
Gross Margin13.4%
Operating Margin8.8%
Revenue Growth0.8%
Dividend Yield4.8%
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 98/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (60), Value (69), and Momentum (66) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Smithfield Foods, Inc. have an economic moat?
Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) has a Quality factor score of 60/100. 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 98/100. 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).
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