43.38 USD
+0.6 (+1.4%)
Last: Feb 11, 2026, 01:04 PM
PPC gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 88 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While PPC has a great profitability rating, 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 would make PPC suitable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- PPC had positive earnings in the past year.
- 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
- PPC has a better Return On Assets (12.36%) than 96.59% of its industry peers.
- PPC's Return On Equity of 34.73% is amongst the best of the industry. PPC outperforms 98.86% of its industry peers.
- PPC has a Return On Invested Capital of 19.90%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PPC outperforms 96.59% 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 27.75%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (12.54%) for PPC is below the current ROIC(19.90%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.36% | ||
| ROE | 34.73% | ||
| ROIC | 19.9% |
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
- PPC has a better Profit Margin (6.70%) than 82.95% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PPC has grown nicely.
- PPC has a Operating Margin of 9.53%. This is in the better half of the industry: PPC outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- PPC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of PPC (13.53%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PPC has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.7% | ||
| GM | 13.53% |
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for PPC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for PPC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.84 indicates that PPC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.84, PPC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of PPC is 3.73, which is a good value as it means it would take PPC, 3.73 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- PPC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.73. This is in the better half of the industry: PPC outperforms 79.55% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.87 indicates that PPC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- PPC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.87. This is in the lower half of the industry: PPC underperforms 65.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.87 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.84 |
ROIC/WACC2.54
WACC7.82%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.51 indicates that PPC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- PPC has a Current ratio (1.51) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- PPC has a Quick Ratio of 1.51. This is a bad value and indicates that PPC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- PPC has a Quick ratio (0.78) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 26.18% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 27.16% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- PPC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.76%.
- PPC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.40% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.18%
EPS 3Y33.46%
EPS 5Y27.16%
EPS Q2Q%-6.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.76%
Revenue growth 3Y6.56%
Revenue growth 5Y9.4%
Sales Q2Q%3.8%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, PPC will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -4.42% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, PPC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.59% on average per year.
EPS Next Y0.01%
EPS Next 2Y-10.29%
EPS Next 3Y-10.25%
EPS Next 5Y-4.42%
Revenue Next Year1.68%
Revenue Next 2Y1.28%
Revenue Next 3Y1.82%
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 7.38 indicates a rather cheap valuation of PPC.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PPC indicates a rather cheap valuation: PPC is cheaper than 94.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PPC to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.03), we can say PPC is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.95, the valuation of PPC can be described as very reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PPC indicates a rather cheap valuation: PPC is cheaper than 95.45% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- PPC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.97.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 87.50% 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 a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PPC is cheaper than 78.41% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.76 |
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.
- PPC's earnings are expected to decrease with -10.25% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)492.81
PEG (5Y)0.27
EPS Next 2Y-10.29%
EPS Next 3Y-10.25%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- PPC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 19.37%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.22, PPC pays a better dividend. On top of this PPC pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, PPC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 19.37% |
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-10.29%
EPS Next 3Y-10.25%
NASDAQ:PPC (2/11/2026, 1:04:45 PM)
43.38
+0.6 (+1.4%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Inst Owners22.97%
Inst Owner Change-1.19%
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap10.30B
Revenue(TTM)18.35B
Net Income(TTM)1.23B
Analysts71.67
Price Target45.28 (4.38%)
Short Float %15.07%
Short Ratio6.64
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 19.37% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.19%
Min EPS beat(2)6.7%
Max EPS beat(2)7.69%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)7.4%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.87%
Max EPS beat(4)18.08%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)17.44%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)-186.66%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)-130.23%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.01%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.74%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.31%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.67%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.74%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.62%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.02%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.03%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-6.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.58%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.39%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.11%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.95 | ||
| P/S | 0.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.21 | ||
| P/B | 2.91 | ||
| P/tB | 7.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.76 |
EPS(TTM)5.88
EY13.55%
EPS(NY)4.36
Fwd EY10.05%
FCF(TTM)3.49
FCFY8.05%
OCF(TTM)6.02
OCFY13.87%
SpS77.25
BVpS14.91
TBVpS5.81
PEG (NY)492.81
PEG (5Y)0.27
Graham Number44.41
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.36% | ||
| ROE | 34.73% | ||
| ROCE | 24.08% | ||
| ROIC | 19.9% | ||
| ROICexc | 21.73% | ||
| ROICexgc | 32.2% | ||
| OM | 9.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.7% | ||
| GM | 13.53% | ||
| FCFM | 4.52% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y91.19%
ROICexgc 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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.84
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.87 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.73 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.41 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 134.52% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.27% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 65.12% | ||
| Profit Quality | 67.42% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.84 |
F-Score6
WACC7.82%
ROIC/WACC2.54
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)26.18%
EPS 3Y33.46%
EPS 5Y27.16%
EPS Q2Q%-6.75%
EPS Next Y0.01%
EPS Next 2Y-10.29%
EPS Next 3Y-10.25%
EPS Next 5Y-4.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.76%
Revenue growth 3Y6.56%
Revenue growth 5Y9.4%
Sales Q2Q%3.8%
Revenue Next Year1.68%
Revenue Next 2Y1.28%
Revenue Next 3Y1.82%
Revenue Next 5Y1.59%
EBIT growth 1Y18.88%
EBIT growth 3Y94.62%
EBIT growth 5Y18.28%
EBIT Next Year30.07%
EBIT Next 3Y2.09%
EBIT Next 5Y0.11%
FCF growth 1Y378.32%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y36.59%
OCF growth 1Y412.74%
OCF growth 3Y82.68%
OCF growth 5Y24.46%
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 grow by 0.01% in the next year.