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PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP (PPC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:PPC - US72147K1088 - Common Stock

38.95 USD
+0.05 (+0.13%)
Last: 12/3/2025, 8:00:01 PM
39.3 USD
+0.35 (+0.9%)
After Hours: 12/3/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, PPC scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PPC was compared to 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making PPC a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on PPC. These ratings could make PPC a good candidate for value and quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
Each year in the past 5 years PPC has been profitable.
In the past 5 years PPC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

PPC has a better Return On Assets (12.36%) than 97.70% of its industry peers.
PPC has a Return On Equity of 34.73%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PPC outperforms 98.85% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 19.90%, PPC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.70% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PPC is significantly below the industry average of 28.38%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.54%) for PPC is below the current ROIC(19.90%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
PPC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPPC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

PPC has a better Profit Margin (6.70%) than 77.01% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PPC has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of PPC (9.53%) is better than 73.56% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PPC has grown nicely.
PPC has a worse Gross Margin (13.53%) than 60.92% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PPC has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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%
PPC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPPC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

PPC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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
Compared to 1 year ago, PPC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
PPC Yearly Shares OutstandingPPC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
PPC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPPC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.76 indicates that PPC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
PPC's Altman-Z score of 3.76 is amongst the best of the industry. PPC outperforms 81.61% of its industry peers.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PPC (3.73) is better than 81.61% of its industry peers.
PPC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.87. This is a neutral value indicating PPC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.87, PPC is doing worse than 67.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.87
Debt/FCF 3.73
Altman-Z 3.76
ROIC/WACC2.6
WACC7.65%
PPC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPPC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

PPC has a Current Ratio of 1.51. This is a normal value and indicates that PPC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.51, PPC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.57% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.78 indicates that PPC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PPC has a Quick ratio (0.78) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for PPC is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.51
Quick Ratio 0.78
PPC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPPC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 26.18% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, PPC shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 27.16% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, PPC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.76% in the last year.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.59% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y0.47%
EPS Next 2Y-10.28%
EPS Next 3Y-10.05%
EPS Next 5Y-4.42%
Revenue Next Year1.8%
Revenue Next 2Y1.15%
Revenue Next 3Y1.74%
Revenue Next 5Y1.59%

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 2014 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 2014 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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 6.62, which 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 94.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PPC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.37, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
PPC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.93.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PPC is valued cheaper than 95.40% of the companies 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 36.20.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.62
Fwd PE 8.93
PPC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPPC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

86.21% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PPC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
83.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PPC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.16
EV/EBITDA 5.34
PPC Per share dataPPC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

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 -10.05% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)14.03
PEG (5Y)0.24
EPS Next 2Y-10.28%
EPS Next 3Y-10.05%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 22.08%, PPC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.06, 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 2.32, PPC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 22.08%

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
PPC Yearly Dividends per sharePPC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2025 2 4 6 8

5.3 Sustainability

DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y-10.28%
EPS Next 3Y-10.05%
PPC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPPC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP

NASDAQ:PPC (12/3/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 39.3 +0.35 (+0.9%)

38.95

+0.05 (+0.13%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)02-10 2026-02-10/amc
Inst Owners21.29%
Inst Owner Change6.08%
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner Change-0.04%
Market Cap9.25B
Revenue(TTM)18.35B
Net Income(TTM)1.23B
Analysts69.23
Price Target45.91 (17.87%)
Short Float %17.9%
Short Ratio4.47
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 22.08%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date08-20 2025-08-20 (2.1)
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)-5.01%
PT rev (3m)-8.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.91%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.59%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.81%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.24%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.62
Fwd PE 8.93
P/S 0.5
P/FCF 11.16
P/OCF 6.47
P/B 2.61
P/tB 6.71
EV/EBITDA 5.34
EPS(TTM)5.88
EY15.1%
EPS(NY)4.36
Fwd EY11.2%
FCF(TTM)3.49
FCFY8.96%
OCF(TTM)6.02
OCFY15.45%
SpS77.25
BVpS14.91
TBVpS5.81
PEG (NY)14.03
PEG (5Y)0.24
Graham Number44.41
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 3.76
F-Score6
WACC7.65%
ROIC/WACC2.6
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 Y0.47%
EPS Next 2Y-10.28%
EPS Next 3Y-10.05%
EPS Next 5Y-4.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.76%
Revenue growth 3Y6.56%
Revenue growth 5Y9.4%
Sales Q2Q%3.8%
Revenue Next Year1.8%
Revenue Next 2Y1.15%
Revenue Next 3Y1.74%
Revenue Next 5Y1.59%
EBIT growth 1Y18.88%
EBIT growth 3Y94.62%
EBIT growth 5Y18.28%
EBIT Next Year31.68%
EBIT Next 3Y3.3%
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 7 / 10 to PPC.


Can you provide the valuation status for PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 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.


How financially healthy is PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP?

The financial health rating of PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP (PPC) is 7 / 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 0.47% in the next year.