TYSON FOODS INC-CL A (TSN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:TSN - US9024941034 - Common Stock
60.12 USD
-0.32 (-0.53%)
TSN gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals 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.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year TSN was profitable.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.29%, TSN is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- TSN has a Return On Equity of 2.62%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TSN outperforms 48.28% of its industry peers.
- 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 27.80%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (3.04%) for TSN is below the current ROIC(3.46%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of TSN has declined.
- The Operating Margin of TSN (2.72%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- TSN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 6.57%, TSN is not doing good in the industry: 77.01% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of TSN has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so TSN is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, TSN has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, TSN has less shares outstanding
- TSN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.14 indicates that TSN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.14, TSN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% 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.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 7.50, TSN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.44 indicates that TSN is not too dependend on debt financing.
- TSN has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.44) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.14 |
ROIC/WACC0.49
WACC7.07%
2.3 Liquidity
- TSN has a Current Ratio of 1.55. This is a normal value and indicates that TSN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- TSN has a Current ratio (1.55) which 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.
- TSN has a Quick ratio of 0.66. This is in the lower half of the industry: TSN underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 32.90% over the past year.
- 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.
- Looking at the last year, TSN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.12% in the last year.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.57% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- TSN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.95% yearly.
EPS Next Y-5.31%
EPS Next 2Y2.78%
EPS Next 3Y11.09%
EPS Next 5Y16.57%
Revenue Next Year2.26%
Revenue Next 2Y1.53%
Revenue Next 3Y1.84%
Revenue Next 5Y1.95%
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.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.59, the valuation of TSN can be described as correct.
- TSN's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. TSN is cheaper than 64.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- TSN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.33, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- TSN is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.41.
- 67.82% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TSN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- TSN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.12.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.41 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as TSN.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, TSN is valued a bit cheaper than 67.82% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.18 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y2.78%
EPS Next 3Y11.09%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.56%, TSN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.42, 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 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.56% |
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
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 2Y2.78%
EPS Next 3Y11.09%
NYSE:TSN (1/15/2026, 9:58:58 AM)
60.12
-0.32 (-0.53%)
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 Owners89.73%
Inst Owner Change0.29%
Ins Owners1.33%
Ins Owner Change2.05%
Market Cap21.23B
Revenue(TTM)54.44B
Net Income(TTM)474.00M
Analysts70
Price Target64.92 (7.98%)
Short Float %3.45%
Short Ratio3.12
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.56% |
Yearly Dividend1.97
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.64%
DP147.05%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date02-27 2026-02-27 (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)1.22%
PT rev (3m)-0.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.54%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.41 | ||
| P/S | 0.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.85 | ||
| P/B | 1.17 | ||
| P/tB | 7.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.18 |
EPS(TTM)4.12
EY6.85%
EPS(NY)3.9
Fwd EY6.49%
FCF(TTM)3.33
FCFY5.55%
OCF(TTM)6.1
OCFY10.15%
SpS154.2
BVpS51.23
TBVpS8.47
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number68.91
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 3.14 |
F-Score6
WACC7.07%
ROIC/WACC0.49
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-5.31%
EPS Next 2Y2.78%
EPS Next 3Y11.09%
EPS Next 5Y16.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.12%
Revenue growth 3Y0.72%
Revenue growth 5Y4.74%
Sales Q2Q%2.17%
Revenue Next Year2.26%
Revenue Next 2Y1.53%
Revenue Next 3Y1.84%
Revenue Next 5Y1.95%
EBIT growth 1Y-13.74%
EBIT growth 3Y-30.5%
EBIT growth 5Y-16.38%
EBIT Next Year70.35%
EBIT Next 3Y25.82%
EBIT Next 5Y22.35%
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 4 / 10 to TSN.
What is the valuation status of TYSON FOODS INC-CL A (TSN) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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.
What is the valuation of TYSON FOODS INC-CL A based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for TYSON FOODS INC-CL A (TSN) is 14.59 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.17.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for TSN stock?
The dividend rating of TYSON FOODS INC-CL A (TSN) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 147.05%.