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SFD · Nasdaq · United States · Meat Packing Plants
In shortSMITHFIELD FOODS INC is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue growing (+9.8% last year).
Financial health
Solid
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 8.3% | 44/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 6.4% | 45/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 15.6% | 78/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 11.4% | 76/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 2.97× | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.29× | 95/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 0.29× | 100/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | 31.51× | 100/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 4.90 | 97/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 4.6% | 38/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 0.73× | 53/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 4 of 4 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 3 of 5 | 0/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 9.5% | 76/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 3.5% | 77/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | -1.4% | 9/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | 3.1% | 41/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2025 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY16 | FY23 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 14,438 | 16,199 | 14,640 | 14,142 | 15,531 |
| Cost of revenue | – | 14,704 | 13,751 | 12,244 | 13,442 |
| Gross profit | 1,755 | 1,495 | 889 | 1,897 | 2,089 |
| Research & development | – | 157 | 175 | 144 | 214 |
| Selling, general & admin | – | 807 | 1,050 | 840 | 849 |
| Operating income | 794 | 1,117 | (56) | 1,118 | 1,292 |
| Interest expense | – | 87 | 76 | 66 | 41 |
| Pre-tax income | – | 1,047 | (129) | 1,061 | 1,270 |
| Income tax | – | 231 | (41) | 271 | 283 |
| Net income | 452 | 870 | 17 | 953 | 987 |
| Diluted EPS | – | $2.29 | $0.05 | $2.51 | $2.51 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | – | 380 | 380 | 380 | 393 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
4.90 Safe zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
6/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Jun 28, 2026 · Data updated Aug 11, 2026