TYSON FOODS INC-CL A (TSN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:TSN - US9024941034 - Common Stock
53.62 USD
+0.91 (+1.73%)
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 correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
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.
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.
1.2 Ratios
TSN has a Return On Assets of 1.29%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TSN outperforms 45.98% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 2.62%, TSN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.98% of the companies in the same industry.
TSN has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.46%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TSN outperforms 52.87% of 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 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 (0.87%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of TSN has declined.
TSN has a Operating Margin (2.72%) which is in line with its industry peers.
TSN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
TSN has a worse Gross Margin (6.57%) than 79.31% of its industry peers.
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.
TSN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, TSN has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for TSN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
TSN has an Altman-Z score of 3.05. This indicates that TSN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.05, TSN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
TSN has a better Debt to FCF ratio (7.50) than 67.82% of its industry peers.
TSN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.44. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
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 | 3.05 |
ROIC/WACC0.5
WACC6.87%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 1.55, TSN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.02% of the companies in the same 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.66, TSN is not doing good in the industry: 70.11% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -6.55% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.12% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.74% on average over the past years.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, TSN will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 25.24% on average per year.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.01, TSN is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, TSN is valued a bit cheaper than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of TSN to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.07), we can say TSN is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.97, TSN is valued correctly.
TSN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. TSN is cheaper than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.08. TSN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, TSN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.07% of the companies are valued more expensively.
TSN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. TSN is cheaper than 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.27 |
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%
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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, TSN pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 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
5.3 Sustainability
147.05% of the earnings are spent on dividend by TSN. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
TSN's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP147.05%
EPS Next 2Y6.01%
EPS Next 3Y16.35%
NYSE:TSN (11/21/2025, 3:37:06 PM)
53.62
+0.91 (+1.73%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners87.65%
Inst Owner Change0.83%
Ins Owners1.32%
Ins Owner Change0.08%
Market Cap19.08B
Revenue(TTM)54.44B
Net Income(TTM)474.00M
Analysts70
Price Target64.13 (19.6%)
Short Float %3.17%
Short Ratio3.02
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.84% |
Yearly Dividend1.97
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.64%
DP147.05%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.97 | ||
| P/S | 0.35 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.21 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.85 | ||
| P/B | 1.05 | ||
| P/tB | 6.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.27 |
EPS(TTM)4.12
EY7.68%
EPS(NY)3.84
Fwd EY7.16%
FCF(TTM)3.31
FCFY6.17%
OCF(TTM)6.06
OCFY11.3%
SpS153.02
BVpS50.83
TBVpS8.41
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number68.65
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 | 3.05 |
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 13.01 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%.