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PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP (PPC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

39.89 USD
+0.2 (+0.5%)
Last: 12/24/2025, 7:55:42 PM
39.99 USD
+0.1 (+0.25%)
After Hours: 12/24/2025, 7:55:42 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Overall PPC gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated PPC against 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. PPC is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! 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

PPC had positive earnings in the past year.
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 96.55% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 34.73%, PPC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.85% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
PPC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.54%. This is significantly below the industry average of 28.50%.
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

The Profit Margin of PPC (6.70%) is better than 79.31% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PPC has grown nicely.
PPC has a better Operating Margin (9.53%) than 74.71% of its industry peers.
PPC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 13.53%, PPC is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.23% of the companies in the same industry.
PPC's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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

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.
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 3.78 indicates that PPC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.78, PPC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.46% 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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.73, PPC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
PPC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.87. This is a neutral value indicating 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 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.87
Debt/FCF 3.73
Altman-Z 3.78
ROIC/WACC2.58
WACC7.71%
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

A Current Ratio of 1.51 indicates that PPC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.51, PPC is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.53% 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's Quick ratio of 0.78 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PPC outperforms 40.23% of its industry peers.
PPC does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has 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.
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 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

PPC is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -4.42% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.59% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y0.6%
EPS Next 2Y-10.21%
EPS Next 3Y-10.05%
EPS Next 5Y-4.42%
Revenue Next Year1.77%
Revenue Next 2Y1.14%
Revenue Next 3Y1.74%
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.
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 6.78 indicates a rather cheap valuation of PPC.
PPC's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PPC is cheaper than 94.25% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.59. PPC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.13, the valuation of PPC can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PPC indicates a rather cheap valuation: PPC is cheaper than 95.40% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PPC to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.03), we can say PPC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.78
Fwd PE 9.13
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 cheaper than 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PPC indicates a rather cheap valuation: PPC is cheaper than 85.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.42
EV/EBITDA 5.45
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
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 -10.05% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)11.29
PEG (5Y)0.25
EPS Next 2Y-10.21%
EPS Next 3Y-10.05%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PPC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 21.30%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.36, PPC pays a better dividend. On top of this PPC pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PPC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.88.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 21.3%

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-10.21%
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 (12/24/2025, 7:55:42 PM)

After market: 39.99 +0.1 (+0.25%)

39.89

+0.2 (+0.5%)

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 Owners23.03%
Inst Owner Change6.08%
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap9.48B
Revenue(TTM)18.35B
Net Income(TTM)1.23B
Analysts69.23
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %17.1%
Short Ratio4.59
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 21.3%
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-18.09%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.04%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.78
Fwd PE 9.13
P/S 0.52
P/FCF 11.42
P/OCF 6.63
P/B 2.68
P/tB 6.87
EV/EBITDA 5.45
EPS(TTM)5.88
EY14.74%
EPS(NY)4.37
Fwd EY10.95%
FCF(TTM)3.49
FCFY8.75%
OCF(TTM)6.02
OCFY15.09%
SpS77.25
BVpS14.91
TBVpS5.81
PEG (NY)11.29
PEG (5Y)0.25
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 3.78
F-Score6
WACC7.71%
ROIC/WACC2.58
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 Y0.6%
EPS Next 2Y-10.21%
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 Year1.77%
Revenue Next 2Y1.14%
Revenue Next 3Y1.74%
Revenue Next 5Y1.59%
EBIT growth 1Y18.88%
EBIT growth 3Y94.62%
EBIT growth 5Y18.28%
EBIT Next Year31.22%
EBIT Next 3Y2.42%
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 0.6% in the next year.