PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP (PPC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:PPC • US72147K1088

41.43 USD
-0.31 (-0.74%)
Last: Feb 23, 2026, 01:45 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

Overall PPC gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated PPC against 88 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While PPC belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. PPC is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. With these ratings, PPC could be worth investigating further for value investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • PPC had positive earnings in the past year.
  • PPC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years PPC has always been profitable.
  • PPC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
PPC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPPC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 10.46%, PPC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.45% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PPC has a Return On Equity of 29.41%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PPC outperforms 97.73% of its industry peers.
  • PPC has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.45%) than 95.45% of its industry peers.
  • PPC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.32%. This is significantly below the industry average of 28.12%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (12.32%) for PPC is below the current ROIC(16.45%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.46%
ROE 29.41%
ROIC 16.45%
ROA(3y)7.98%
ROA(5y)6.47%
ROE(3y)21.56%
ROE(5y)18.43%
ROIC(3y)12.32%
ROIC(5y)10.58%
PPC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPPC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of PPC (5.85%) is better than 77.27% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PPC has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.89%, PPC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PPC has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 12.75%, PPC is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PPC has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.89%
PM (TTM) 5.85%
GM 12.75%
OM growth 3Y8.77%
OM growth 5Y34.42%
PM growth 3Y11.07%
PM growth 5Y49.42%
GM growth 3Y7.12%
GM growth 5Y12.96%
PPC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPPC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PPC is creating value.
  • PPC has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, PPC has less shares outstanding
  • PPC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
PPC Yearly Shares OutstandingPPC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
PPC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPPC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.67 indicates that PPC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • PPC's Altman-Z score of 3.67 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PPC outperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
  • PPC has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.68. This is a neutral value as PPC would need 4.68 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • PPC's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.68 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PPC outperforms 76.14% of its industry peers.
  • PPC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.84. This is a neutral value indicating PPC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • PPC's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.84 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PPC is outperformed by 63.64% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.84
Debt/FCF 4.68
Altman-Z 3.67
ROIC/WACC2.19
WACC7.5%
PPC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPPC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.47 indicates that PPC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of PPC (1.47) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.76 indicates that PPC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of PPC (0.76) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.47
Quick Ratio 0.76
PPC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPPC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for PPC have decreased by -3.87% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 33.69% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • Looking at the last year, PPC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.46% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 8.87% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.87%
EPS 3Y16.21%
EPS 5Y33.69%
EPS Q2Q%-49.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.46%
Revenue growth 3Y1.93%
Revenue growth 5Y8.87%
Sales Q2Q%3.33%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, PPC will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 0.62% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, PPC will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -2.16% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-16.29%
EPS Next 2Y-13.27%
EPS Next 3Y-8.36%
EPS Next 5Y0.62%
Revenue Next Year1.65%
Revenue Next 2Y1.78%
Revenue Next 3Y1.8%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.16%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
PPC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPPC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5B 10B 15B
PPC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPPC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.95, the valuation of PPC can be described as very cheap.
  • PPC's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PPC is cheaper than 94.32% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.99. PPC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.50, the valuation of PPC can be described as reasonable.
  • 95.45% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PPC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • PPC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.02, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.95
Fwd PE 9.5
PPC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPPC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PPC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • PPC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PPC is cheaper than 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.9
EV/EBITDA 5.89
PPC Per share dataPPC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • PPC has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A cheap valuation may be justified as PPC's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.36% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.24
EPS Next 2Y-13.27%
EPS Next 3Y-8.36%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • PPC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 20.12%, which is a nice return.
  • PPC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.27. PPC pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, PPC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 20.12%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of PPC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.57%!
  • PPC is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.57%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
PPC Yearly Dividends per sharePPC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2025 2 4 6 8

5.3 Sustainability

  • 184.26% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PPC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of PPC is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP184.26%
EPS Next 2Y-13.27%
EPS Next 3Y-8.36%
PPC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPPC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B
PPC Dividend Payout.PPC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PPC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP

NASDAQ:PPC (2/23/2026, 1:45:03 PM)

41.43

-0.31 (-0.74%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)02-11
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners22.97%
Inst Owner Change-9.16%
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap9.84B
Revenue(TTM)18.50B
Net Income(TTM)1.08B
Analysts71.67
Price Target45.28 (9.29%)
Short Float %15.79%
Short Ratio6.97
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 20.12%
Yearly Dividend8.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.57%
DP184.26%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.86%
Min EPS beat(2)-11.41%
Max EPS beat(2)7.69%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.03%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.41%
Max EPS beat(4)7.69%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)10.26%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)22.87%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)-131.09%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.94%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.59%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.51%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.59%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.74%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.44%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.95%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.17%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.74%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.58%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.77%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.04%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.95
Fwd PE 9.5
P/S 0.53
P/FCF 14.9
P/OCF 7.18
P/B 2.67
P/tB 6.52
EV/EBITDA 5.89
EPS(TTM)5.21
EY12.58%
EPS(NY)4.36
Fwd EY10.53%
FCF(TTM)2.78
FCFY6.71%
OCF(TTM)5.77
OCFY13.94%
SpS77.87
BVpS15.49
TBVpS6.35
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.24
Graham Number42.61
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.46%
ROE 29.41%
ROCE 22.07%
ROIC 16.45%
ROICexc 18%
ROICexgc 26.42%
OM 8.89%
PM (TTM) 5.85%
GM 12.75%
FCFM 3.57%
ROA(3y)7.98%
ROA(5y)6.47%
ROE(3y)21.56%
ROE(5y)18.43%
ROIC(3y)12.32%
ROIC(5y)10.58%
ROICexc(3y)14.7%
ROICexc(5y)12.21%
ROICexgc(3y)21.88%
ROICexgc(5y)18.26%
ROCE(3y)16.52%
ROCE(5y)14.19%
ROICexgc growth 3Y7.32%
ROICexgc growth 5Y37.47%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.92%
ROICexc growth 5Y37.51%
OM growth 3Y8.77%
OM growth 5Y34.42%
PM growth 3Y11.07%
PM growth 5Y49.42%
GM growth 3Y7.12%
GM growth 5Y12.96%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.79
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.84
Debt/FCF 4.68
Debt/EBITDA 1.47
Cap/Depr 155.88%
Cap/Sales 3.84%
Interest Coverage 10.58
Cash Conversion 65.28%
Profit Quality 61.03%
Current Ratio 1.47
Quick Ratio 0.76
Altman-Z 3.67
F-Score6
WACC7.5%
ROIC/WACC2.19
Cap/Depr(3y)131.73%
Cap/Depr(5y)123.25%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.21%
Cap/Sales(5y)3%
Profit Quality(3y)80.69%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.87%
EPS 3Y16.21%
EPS 5Y33.69%
EPS Q2Q%-49.63%
EPS Next Y-16.29%
EPS Next 2Y-13.27%
EPS Next 3Y-8.36%
EPS Next 5Y0.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.46%
Revenue growth 3Y1.93%
Revenue growth 5Y8.87%
Sales Q2Q%3.33%
Revenue Next Year1.65%
Revenue Next 2Y1.78%
Revenue Next 3Y1.8%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.16%
EBIT growth 1Y2.84%
EBIT growth 3Y10.87%
EBIT growth 5Y46.35%
EBIT Next Year9.1%
EBIT Next 3Y-0.89%
EBIT Next 5Y-0.47%
FCF growth 1Y-56.37%
FCF growth 3Y53.47%
FCF growth 5Y12.33%
OCF growth 1Y-31.08%
OCF growth 3Y26.99%
OCF growth 5Y13.63%

PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP / PPC FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP (PPC) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to PPC.


What is the valuation status for PPC stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP (PPC). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP (PPC) stock?

PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP (PPC) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for PPC stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP (PPC) is expected to decline by -16.29% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP (PPC) stock?

The dividend rating of PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP (PPC) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 184.26%.