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Smithfield Foods, Inc. Common Stock (SFD) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Smithfield Foods, Inc. Common Stock stock (SFD) is currently trading at $24.99. Smithfield Foods, Inc. Common Stock PE ratio is 9.75. Smithfield Foods, Inc. Common Stock PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.63. Analyst consensus price target for SFD is $29.36. WallStSmart rates SFD as Underperform.

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SFD

Smithfield Foods, Inc.

NASDAQCONSUMER DEFENSIVE
$24.99
$0.51 (2.08%)
52W$17.73
$25.77
Target$29.36+17.5%

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SFD Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Smithfield Foods, Inc. Common Stock (SFD)

Margin of Safety
-45.3%
Significantly Overvalued
SFD Fair Value
$17.07
Graham Formula
Current Price
$24.99
$7.92 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $17.07
Overvalued
Price $24.99
Graham IV $17.07
Analyst $29.36

SFD trades 45% above its Graham fair value of $17.07, 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.

WallStSmart

Smart Analysis

Smithfield Foods, Inc. Common Stock (SFD) · 9 metrics scored

Smart Score

46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Hold
Investment Rating

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 price/sales, price/book. Concerns around operating margin and eps growth. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.

Smithfield Foods, Inc. Common Stock (SFD) Key Strengths (3)

Avg Score: 8.3/10
Price/SalesValuation
0.6310/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

Price/BookValuation
1.428/10

Trading at 1.42x book value, attractively priced

Market CapQuality
$9.62B7/10

Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
9.75
Undervalued
Forward P/E
10.24
Attractive
Trailing P/E
9.75
Undervalued
Price/Sales (TTM)
0.631
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
0.675
Undervalued
SFD Target Price
$29.36
22% Upside

Smithfield Foods, Inc. Common Stock (SFD) Areas to Watch (6)

Avg Score: 3.2/10
EPS GrowthGrowth
-17.60%0/10

Earnings declining -17.60%, profits shrinking

Operating MarginProfitability
8.11%2/10

Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency

Institutional Own.Quality
12.40%2/10

Very low institutional interest at 12.40%

Profit MarginProfitability
5.66%4/10

Thin profit margins with limited profitability

Return on EquityProfitability
14.00%5/10

Moderate profitability with room for improvement

Revenue GrowthGrowth
12.40%6/10

Solid revenue growth at 12.40% per year

Smithfield Foods, Inc. Common Stock (SFD) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 46/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 8.3/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 3.2/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Price/Book, Market Cap. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.63), Price/Book (1.42) suggest the stock is attractively priced.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Operating Margin, Institutional Own.. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 12.40%, EPS Growth at -17.60%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 14.00%, Operating Margin at 8.11%, Profit Margin at 5.66%.

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 14.00% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 12.40% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher 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

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. EPS Growth and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

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.

SFD Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

SFD's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.63x sits near its historical average of 0.63x (55th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 11% below its historical high of 0.71x set in Aug 2025, and 13% above its historical low of 0.56x in Apr 2025. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~0.6x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Smithfield Foods, Inc. Common Stock (SFD) · CONSUMER DEFENSIVEPACKAGED FOODS

The Big Picture

Smithfield Foods, Inc. Common Stock operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 15.3B with 12% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 5.7%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 1400.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Negative Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is -71M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can Smithfield Foods, Inc. Common Stock push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 3.2%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.

Sector dynamics: monitor PACKAGED FOODS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Smithfield Foods, Inc. Common Stock.

Bottom Line

Smithfield Foods, Inc. Common Stock 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.

Insider Transactions

Total Buys
0
Total Sells
0

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

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About Smithfield Foods, Inc. Common Stock(SFD)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

CONSUMER DEFENSIVE

Industry

PACKAGED FOODS

Country

USA

Smithfield Foods, Inc. manufactures and markets packaged meats and fresh pork in the United States and internationally.