PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP (PPC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:PPC - US72147K1088 - Common Stock
42.71 USD
+0.17 (+0.4%)
Overall PPC gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated PPC against 89 industry peers in the Food Products industry. PPC scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. PPC scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. These ratings could make PPC a good candidate for value investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PPC was profitable.
In the past year PPC had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years PPC has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years PPC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 12.23%, PPC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 33.10%, PPC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.75% of the companies in the same industry.
PPC has a better Return On Invested Capital (19.77%) than 96.63% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PPC is significantly below the industry average of 28.32%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (19.77%) for PPC is above the 3 year average (12.54%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.23% | ||
| ROE | 33.1% | ||
| ROIC | 19.77% |
ROA(3y)7.18%
ROA(5y)4.63%
ROE(3y)20.51%
ROE(5y)13.29%
ROIC(3y)12.54%
ROIC(5y)8.81%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 6.81%, PPC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.65% of the companies in the same industry.
PPC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of PPC (9.87%) is better than 71.91% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PPC has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 13.79%, PPC is doing worse than 60.67% of the companies in the same industry.
PPC's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.87% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.81% | ||
| GM | 13.79% |
OM growth 3Y82.65%
OM growth 5Y8.11%
PM growth 3Y207.12%
PM growth 5Y8.74%
GM growth 3Y11.86%
GM growth 5Y6.64%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PPC is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for PPC remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
PPC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, PPC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
PPC has an Altman-Z score of 3.85. This indicates that PPC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.85, PPC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.40% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PPC is 2.83, which is a good value as it means it would take PPC, 2.83 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
PPC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.83. This is amongst the best in the industry. PPC outperforms 80.90% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.83 indicates that PPC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.83, PPC is not doing good in the industry: 62.92% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.83 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.85 |
ROIC/WACC2.57
WACC7.69%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.63 indicates that PPC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.63, PPC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.06% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.88 indicates that PPC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of PPC (0.88) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.63 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PPC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 65.93%, which is quite impressive.
PPC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 27.16% yearly.
Looking at the last year, PPC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.06% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.40% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)65.93%
EPS 3Y33.46%
EPS 5Y27.16%
EPS Q2Q%1.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.06%
Revenue growth 3Y6.56%
Revenue growth 5Y9.4%
Sales Q2Q%4.34%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -4.42% on average over the next years.
PPC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.59% yearly.
EPS Next Y1.16%
EPS Next 2Y-6.83%
EPS Next 3Y-8.28%
EPS Next 5Y-4.42%
Revenue Next Year1.72%
Revenue Next 2Y1.2%
Revenue Next 3Y1.72%
Revenue Next 5Y1.59%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.13 indicates a rather cheap valuation of PPC.
PPC's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PPC is cheaper than 93.26% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.20, PPC is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.08, which indicates a very decent valuation of PPC.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PPC is valued cheaper than 93.26% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.71. PPC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
83.15% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PPC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
PPC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PPC is cheaper than 85.39% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates PPC does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
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 -8.28% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)6.17
PEG (5Y)0.26
EPS Next 2Y-6.83%
EPS Next 3Y-8.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 19.25%, PPC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
PPC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.03. PPC pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, PPC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 19.25% |
5.2 History
PPC is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y-6.83%
EPS Next 3Y-8.28%
NASDAQ:PPC (9/17/2025, 11:29:03 AM)
42.71
+0.17 (+0.4%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners19.54%
Inst Owner Change11.2%
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner Change-0.03%
Market Cap10.15B
Analysts68.57
Price Target49.99 (17.05%)
Short Float %22.88%
Short Ratio7.21
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 19.25% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.91%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.87%
Max EPS beat(2)6.7%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)9.71%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.87%
Max EPS beat(4)18.08%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)21.23%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)-184.07%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)-131.25%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.08%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.59%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.74%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.67%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.74%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.49%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.19%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.18%
PT rev (1m)1.03%
PT rev (3m)-0.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.81%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.97%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.73%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.08 | ||
| P/S | 0.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.22 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.25 | ||
| P/B | 2.71 | ||
| P/tB | 6.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.54 |
EPS(TTM)5.99
EY14.02%
EPS(NY)4.7
Fwd EY11.02%
FCF(TTM)4.63
FCFY10.85%
OCF(TTM)6.83
OCFY15.99%
SpS76.52
BVpS15.73
TBVpS6.43
PEG (NY)6.17
PEG (5Y)0.26
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.23% | ||
| ROE | 33.1% | ||
| ROCE | 23.92% | ||
| ROIC | 19.77% | ||
| ROICexc | 22.29% | ||
| ROICexgc | 33.38% | ||
| OM | 9.87% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.81% | ||
| GM | 13.79% | ||
| FCFM | 6.05% |
ROA(3y)7.18%
ROA(5y)4.63%
ROE(3y)20.51%
ROE(5y)13.29%
ROIC(3y)12.54%
ROIC(5y)8.81%
ROICexc(3y)14.93%
ROICexc(5y)10.36%
ROICexgc(3y)22.39%
ROICexgc(5y)15.57%
ROCE(3y)15.18%
ROCE(5y)10.66%
ROICexcg growth 3Y91.19%
ROICexcg growth 5Y15.95%
ROICexc growth 3Y95.13%
ROICexc growth 5Y14.73%
OM growth 3Y82.65%
OM growth 5Y8.11%
PM growth 3Y207.12%
PM growth 5Y8.74%
GM growth 3Y11.86%
GM growth 5Y6.64%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.8
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.83 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.83 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.39 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 118.59% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.87% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.62% | ||
| Profit Quality | 88.94% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.63 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.85 |
F-Score7
WACC7.69%
ROIC/WACC2.57
Cap/Depr(3y)120.05%
Cap/Depr(5y)113.13%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.86%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.82%
Profit Quality(3y)68.51%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)65.93%
EPS 3Y33.46%
EPS 5Y27.16%
EPS Q2Q%1.8%
EPS Next Y1.16%
EPS Next 2Y-6.83%
EPS Next 3Y-8.28%
EPS Next 5Y-4.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.06%
Revenue growth 3Y6.56%
Revenue growth 5Y9.4%
Sales Q2Q%4.34%
Revenue Next Year1.72%
Revenue Next 2Y1.2%
Revenue Next 3Y1.72%
Revenue Next 5Y1.59%
EBIT growth 1Y57.44%
EBIT growth 3Y94.62%
EBIT growth 5Y18.28%
EBIT Next Year29.56%
EBIT Next 3Y0.68%
EBIT Next 5Y0.11%
FCF growth 1Y559.36%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y36.59%
OCF growth 1Y380.07%
OCF growth 3Y82.68%
OCF growth 5Y24.46%