Smithfield Foods, Inc. SFD
Composite 66/100; the shares have moved about 27% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Momentum ranks 39/100 — a slight mark against it.
Income ranks 92/100 — a strong point in its favour. Balance-sheet strength ranks 82/100 — a strong point in its favour. Valuation ranks 79/100 — a strong point in its favour.
Momentum ranks 39/100 — a slight mark against it.
What the company does Smithfield Foods (SFD) processes and markets packaged meats (bacon, sausage, deli meats) and fresh pork products under brands like Smithfield, Nathan’s Famous, and Eckrich, serving retail, foodservice, and export markets including China and Mexico.
Key financials SFD posts ROE 14.9%, ROA 7.3%, and net margin 6.5% on revenue growth of 0.8% and EPS growth of 8.8%. Debt/equity is 0.33, interest coverage 34.71, and dividend yield 4.0% with a 41.3% payout ratio.
Stock health Sidera scores SFD 62.8 overall (average quality, attractively valued), with Strength 82.6 and Income 91.8 but lower Growth 35.7 and Momentum 53.5. Piotroski F-Score is 5/9 and Altman Z is 3.71.
Price vs fair value SFD trades at a PREMIUM of 12.20% versus our fair-value estimate of 23.34 and at a discount of 18.15% versus the 12-month target of 31.42. - Trading at a premium to our fair-value estimate (12.20%) despite average quality metrics (Sidera Overall 62.8). - Discount to analyst target (18.15%) reflects modest growth (EPS 8.8%) and low revenue growth (0.8%). - High income appeal (dividend yield 4.0%) and strong balance sheet (debt/equity 0.33) support valuation.
Looking forward Forward P/E of 10.24 and EV/EBITDA of 6.83 suggest undemanding multiples, but growth remains a concern. Momentum is mixed with 12-month return of 15.57% and RSI 58.50.
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