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

USA - NYSE:TSN - US9024941034 - Common Stock

52.71 USD
-0.34 (-0.64%)
Last: 11/20/2025, 8:04:00 PM
52.71 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/20/2025, 8:04:00 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. TSN has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. TSN is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

TSN had positive earnings in the past year.
TSN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years TSN 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years TSN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

TSN's Return On Assets of 1.29% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TSN outperforms 45.98% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of TSN (2.62%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
TSN has a Return On Invested Capital (3.46%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for TSN 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 (0.87%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of TSN has declined.
TSN's Operating Margin of 2.72% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TSN outperforms 49.43% of its industry peers.
TSN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of TSN has declined.
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

TSN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for TSN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
TSN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
TSN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

An Altman-Z score of 3.06 indicates that TSN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.06, TSN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
TSN has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.50. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as TSN would need 7.50 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 7.50, TSN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.82% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.44 indicates that TSN is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of TSN (0.44) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.44
Debt/FCF 7.5
Altman-Z 3.06
ROIC/WACC0.5
WACC6.87%
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.
TSN has a Current ratio (1.55) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
TSN has a Quick Ratio of 1.55. This is a bad value and indicates that TSN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
TSN has a Quick ratio of 0.66. This is in the lower half of the industry: TSN underperforms 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

TSN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 32.90%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, TSN shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -6.55% on average per year.
TSN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.12%.
TSN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.74% yearly.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 25.24% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
TSN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.14% yearly.
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

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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.
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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.79, which indicates a correct valuation of TSN.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, TSN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
TSN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.07, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.73, which indicates a correct valuation of TSN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of TSN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: TSN is cheaper than 72.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
TSN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.08.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.79
Fwd PE 13.73
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of TSN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: TSN is cheaper than 62.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of TSN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: TSN is cheaper than 68.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.93
EV/EBITDA 9.31
TSN Per share dataTSN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

TSN's earnings are expected to grow with 16.35% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
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%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.15, TSN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
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 paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
TSN has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
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 (11/20/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 52.71 0 (0%)

52.71

-0.34 (-0.64%)

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 Cap18.75B
Revenue(TTM)54.44B
Net Income(TTM)474.00M
Analysts70
Price Target64.13 (21.67%)
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 12.79
Fwd PE 13.73
P/S 0.34
P/FCF 15.93
P/OCF 8.7
P/B 1.04
P/tB 6.27
EV/EBITDA 9.31
EPS(TTM)4.12
EY7.82%
EPS(NY)3.84
Fwd EY7.28%
FCF(TTM)3.31
FCFY6.28%
OCF(TTM)6.06
OCFY11.49%
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
WACC6.87%
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 12.79 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.04.


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%.