Pilgrims Pride Corp (PPC) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Pilgrims Pride Corp stock (PPC) is currently trading at $35.42. Pilgrims Pride Corp PE ratio is 7.76. Pilgrims Pride Corp PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.45. Analyst consensus price target for PPC is $44.38. WallStSmart rates PPC as Hold.
- PPC PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- PPC PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- PPC intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- PPC stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- PPC fair value vs current price
- PPC insider transactions and insider buying
- Is PPC undervalued or overvalued?
- Pilgrims Pride Corp financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- PPC Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- PPC analyst price target and Smart Rating
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PPC Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Pilgrims Pride Corp (PPC)
PPC trades 40% above its Graham fair value of $30.87, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Pilgrims Pride Corp (PPC) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, return on equity, price/sales. Concerns around operating margin and revenue growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Pilgrims Pride Corp (PPC) Key Strengths (4)
Growing significantly faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $27 in profit
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Pilgrims Pride Corp (PPC) Areas to Watch (6)
Earnings declining -62.60%, profits shrinking
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Revenue growing slowly at 3.30% annually
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Low institutional interest, mostly retail-driven
Fairly priced relative to book value
Pilgrims Pride Corp (PPC) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 56/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 3.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Price/Sales. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.49), Price/Sales (0.45) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 27.30%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including Price/Book (2.27) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 3.30%, EPS Growth at -62.60%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 8.31%, Profit Margin at 5.85%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 27.30% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 3.30% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (PEG Ratio, Return on Equity) and negatives (EPS Growth, Operating Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
PPC Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
PPC's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.45x trades 19% below its historical average of 0.56x (44th percentile). The current valuation is 75% below its historical high of 1.84x set in Aug 2007, and 2160% above its historical low of 0.02x in Dec 2008. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~0.6x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Pilgrims Pride Corp (PPC) · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE › PACKAGED FOODS
The Big Picture
Pilgrims Pride Corp operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 18.5B with 3% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 5.9%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
ROE of 27.3% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 21M in free cash flow and 291M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Pilgrims Pride Corp push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Debt management: total debt of 3.4B is significantly higher than cash (640M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor PACKAGED FOODS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Pilgrims Pride Corp.
Bottom Line
Pilgrims Pride Corp offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Pilgrims Pride Corp(PPC)
NASDAQ
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
PACKAGED FOODS
USA
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation produces, processes, markets and distributes fresh, frozen and value-added chicken and pork products to retailers, distributors and food service operators in the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico, France, Puerto Rico, the Countries Low, rest of Europe, Middle East, Asia and internationally. The company is headquartered in Greeley, Colorado.