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TYSON FOODS INC-CL A (TSN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:TSN - US9024941034 - Common Stock

53.28 USD
-0.38 (-0.71%)
Last: 11/19/2025, 2:58:13 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall TSN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated TSN against 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of TSN get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. TSN has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year TSN was profitable.
TSN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
TSN had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
TSN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
TSN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFTSN 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 2025 0 2B 4B

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 1.29%, TSN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.98% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of TSN (2.62%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of TSN (3.46%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
TSN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.04%. This is significantly below the industry average of 28.38%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.46%) for TSN is above the 3 year average (3.04%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.29%
ROE 2.62%
ROIC 3.46%
ROA(3y)0.55%
ROA(5y)3.77%
ROE(3y)1.13%
ROE(5y)7.4%
ROIC(3y)3.04%
ROIC(5y)6.4%
TSN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICTSN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

TSN has a Profit Margin of 0.87%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TSN outperforms 44.83% of its industry peers.
TSN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
TSN has a Operating Margin (2.72%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TSN has declined.
TSN's Gross Margin of 6.57% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. TSN is outperformed by 79.31% of its industry peers.
TSN's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.72%
PM (TTM) 0.87%
GM 6.57%
OM growth 3Y-30.99%
OM growth 5Y-20.17%
PM growth 3Y-47.67%
PM growth 5Y-28.84%
GM growth 3Y-19.14%
GM growth 5Y-13.62%
TSN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsTSN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so TSN is destroying value.
TSN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
TSN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, TSN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
TSN Yearly Shares OutstandingTSN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M
TSN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsTSN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

TSN has an Altman-Z score of 3.06. This indicates that TSN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
TSN has a Altman-Z score of 3.06. This is in the better half of the industry: TSN outperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of TSN is 7.50, which is on the high side as it means it would take TSN, 7.50 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of TSN (7.50) is better than 67.82% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.44 indicates that TSN is not too dependend on debt financing.
TSN's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.44 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TSN outperforms 47.13% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.44
Debt/FCF 7.5
Altman-Z 3.06
ROIC/WACC0.5
WACC6.88%
TSN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFTSN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.55 indicates that TSN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of TSN (1.55) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.66 indicates that TSN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of TSN (0.66) is worse than 70.11% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.55
Quick Ratio 0.66
TSN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesTSN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 32.90% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -6.55% on average over the past years.
TSN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.12%.
Measured over the past years, TSN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.74% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)32.9%
EPS 3Y-22.14%
EPS 5Y-6.55%
EPS Q2Q%25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.12%
Revenue growth 3Y0.72%
Revenue growth 5Y4.74%
Sales Q2Q%2.17%

3.2 Future

TSN is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 25.24% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, TSN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.14% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-6.85%
EPS Next 2Y6.01%
EPS Next 3Y16.35%
EPS Next 5Y25.24%
Revenue Next Year2.34%
Revenue Next 2Y1.66%
Revenue Next 3Y2.06%
Revenue Next 5Y3.14%

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 accelerating.
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.
TSN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesTSN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 20B 40B 60B
TSN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesTSN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

TSN is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.93.
72.41% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TSN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.46, TSN is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.88, which indicates a correct valuation of TSN.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, TSN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
TSN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 35.39.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.93
Fwd PE 13.88
TSN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTSN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, TSN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
68.97% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TSN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.1
EV/EBITDA 9.39
TSN Per share dataTSN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as TSN's earnings are expected to grow with 16.35% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.01%
EPS Next 3Y16.35%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

TSN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.84%.
TSN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.15.
TSN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.84%

5.2 History

The dividend of TSN has a limited annual growth rate of 3.64%.
TSN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
TSN has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.64%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years34
TSN Yearly Dividends per shareTSN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

TSN pays out 147.05% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of TSN is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP147.05%
EPS Next 2Y6.01%
EPS Next 3Y16.35%
TSN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendTSN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B
TSN Dividend Payout.TSN Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.TSN Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

TYSON FOODS INC-CL A

NYSE:TSN (11/19/2025, 2:58:13 PM)

53.28

-0.38 (-0.71%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)11-10 2025-11-10/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-02 2026-02-02/bmo
Inst Owners87.65%
Inst Owner Change0.83%
Ins Owners1.32%
Ins Owner Change0.08%
Market Cap18.96B
Revenue(TTM)54.44B
Net Income(TTM)474.00M
Analysts70
Price Target64.13 (20.36%)
Short Float %3.17%
Short Ratio3.02
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.84%
Yearly Dividend1.97
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.64%
DP147.05%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date12-01 2025-12-01 (0.51)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)25.74%
Min EPS beat(2)14.96%
Max EPS beat(2)36.52%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)22.7%
Min EPS beat(4)10.65%
Max EPS beat(4)36.52%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)35.18%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)10.24%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)11.35%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.18%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.76%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.4%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.76%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.4%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.45%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.57%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.69%
PT rev (1m)-2.14%
PT rev (3m)-1.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.3%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.45%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.68%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.93
Fwd PE 13.88
P/S 0.35
P/FCF 16.1
P/OCF 8.8
P/B 1.05
P/tB 6.34
EV/EBITDA 9.39
EPS(TTM)4.12
EY7.73%
EPS(NY)3.84
Fwd EY7.2%
FCF(TTM)3.31
FCFY6.21%
OCF(TTM)6.06
OCFY11.37%
SpS153.02
BVpS50.83
TBVpS8.41
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number68.65
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.29%
ROE 2.62%
ROCE 4.9%
ROIC 3.46%
ROICexc 3.6%
ROICexgc 7.5%
OM 2.72%
PM (TTM) 0.87%
GM 6.57%
FCFM 2.16%
ROA(3y)0.55%
ROA(5y)3.77%
ROE(3y)1.13%
ROE(5y)7.4%
ROIC(3y)3.04%
ROIC(5y)6.4%
ROICexc(3y)3.17%
ROICexc(5y)6.78%
ROICexgc(3y)6.6%
ROICexgc(5y)15.99%
ROCE(3y)4.32%
ROCE(5y)9.07%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-30.89%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-20.07%
ROICexc growth 3Y-29.37%
ROICexc growth 5Y-16.52%
OM growth 3Y-30.99%
OM growth 5Y-20.17%
PM growth 3Y-47.67%
PM growth 5Y-28.84%
GM growth 3Y-19.14%
GM growth 5Y-13.62%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.49
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.44
Debt/FCF 7.5
Debt/EBITDA 2.79
Cap/Depr 71.86%
Cap/Sales 1.8%
Interest Coverage 3.69
Cash Conversion 75.8%
Profit Quality 248.31%
Current Ratio 1.55
Quick Ratio 0.66
Altman-Z 3.06
F-Score6
WACC6.88%
ROIC/WACC0.5
Cap/Depr(3y)99.18%
Cap/Depr(5y)110.82%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.53%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.74%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)32.9%
EPS 3Y-22.14%
EPS 5Y-6.55%
EPS Q2Q%25%
EPS Next Y-6.85%
EPS Next 2Y6.01%
EPS Next 3Y16.35%
EPS Next 5Y25.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.12%
Revenue growth 3Y0.72%
Revenue growth 5Y4.74%
Sales Q2Q%2.17%
Revenue Next Year2.34%
Revenue Next 2Y1.66%
Revenue Next 3Y2.06%
Revenue Next 5Y3.14%
EBIT growth 1Y-13.74%
EBIT growth 3Y-30.5%
EBIT growth 5Y-16.38%
EBIT Next Year76.25%
EBIT Next 3Y27.24%
EBIT Next 5Y24.79%
FCF growth 1Y-19.27%
FCF growth 3Y13.74%
FCF growth 5Y-15.14%
OCF growth 1Y-16.8%
OCF growth 3Y-7.09%
OCF growth 5Y-11.07%

TYSON FOODS INC-CL A / TSN FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for TSN stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to TSN.


Can you provide the valuation status for TYSON FOODS INC-CL A?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to TYSON FOODS INC-CL A (TSN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is TYSON FOODS INC-CL A (TSN) stock?

TYSON FOODS INC-CL A (TSN) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for TSN stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for TYSON FOODS INC-CL A (TSN) is 12.93 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.05.


Is the dividend of TYSON FOODS INC-CL A sustainable?

The dividend rating of TYSON FOODS INC-CL A (TSN) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 147.05%.