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Smithfield Foods, Inc. Common Stock (SFD)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: SFD (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
0 Analysts rated it
Well-followed company, solid analyst reports, reliable data for confident investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 18.53% | Avg. Invested days 74 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  5.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 8.35B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 19.3 | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio 19.3 | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta - | 52 Weeks Range 18.00 - 23.62 | Updated Date 05/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 18.00 - 23.62 | Updated Date 05/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.1 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 4.6% | Operating Margin (TTM) 6.75% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) - | Return on Equity (TTM) - |
Valuation
Trailing PE 19.3 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 10433782854 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.59 |
Enterprise Value 10433782854 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.59 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.74 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.74 | Shares Outstanding 393112992 | Shares Floating 22047816 |
Shares Outstanding 393112992 | Shares Floating 22047816 | ||
Percent Insiders 94.33 | Percent Institutions - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Smithfield Foods, Inc. Common Stock
Company Overview
History and Background
Smithfield Foods was founded in 1936 in Smithfield, Virginia. Initially a small pork processing plant, it grew through acquisitions and expansions to become one of the world's largest pork producers and processors. In 2013, it was acquired by WH Group, a Chinese company.
Core Business Areas
- Fresh Pork: Processing and distribution of fresh pork products, including various cuts and preparations.
- Packaged Meats: Production of packaged meats such as bacon, sausage, ham, and deli meats.
- Hog Production: Raising hogs for processing, either directly or through contract growers.
- International Operations: Exports of pork products to international markets.
Leadership and Structure
Since Smithfield Foods, Inc. Common Stock is a private company wholly owned by WH Group, their leadership is structured internally within WH Group's organizational framework. Smithfield's CEO reports to the leadership within WH Group.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Bacon: Smithfield bacon is a major product. Market share data is difficult to obtain precisely due to being a private company. Competitors include Hormel (HRL), Tyson Foods (TSN), and Kraft Heinz (KHC) with Oscar Mayer bacon.
- Ham: Smithfield ham is another significant product. Market share data is limited. Competitors include Hormel (HRL) and Tyson Foods (TSN).
- Sausage: Smithfield sausage portfolio contains several offerings. Market share data is difficult to obtain precisely due to being a private company. Competitors include Hormel (HRL), Tyson Foods (TSN), and Johnsonville.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The meat processing industry is characterized by consolidation, fluctuating commodity prices (especially feed costs), and evolving consumer preferences (e.g., demand for natural and organic products).
Positioning
Smithfield is a major player in the pork industry, vertically integrated from hog production to packaged meats. Its scale provides a competitive advantage in terms of cost efficiency. However, it faces challenges related to consumer perception and environmental concerns.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global meat market is substantial, projected to be over $1 trillion. Smithfield's TAM is significant within the pork segment. However, as a private company TAM size and market share will only be estimated.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large-scale operations
- Vertically integrated supply chain
- Established brand recognition
- Wide distribution network
Weaknesses
- Exposure to commodity price volatility
- Environmental concerns related to hog farming
- Labor costs and availability
- Reputational risk from animal welfare issues
Opportunities
- Expanding into value-added products
- Growth in international markets
- Developing sustainable farming practices
- Capitalizing on plant-based meat alternatives.
Threats
- Disease outbreaks in hog populations (e.g., African Swine Fever)
- Increased competition from other meat producers
- Changing consumer preferences and dietary trends
- Regulatory scrutiny regarding environmental and animal welfare issues
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- HRL
- TSN
- PILBF
- KHC
Competitive Landscape
Smithfield has the advantage of scale and vertical integration. HRL focuses more on branded packaged foods. Tyson is involved in multiple protein categories, including pork. All companies operate under similar pressures from cost of animal feed, consumer trends, and supply-chain economics.
Major Acquisitions
Farmland Foods
- Year: 2003
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 360
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Smithfield's packaged meats business and geographic reach.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical Growth unavailable due to being a private company.
Future Projections: Future Projections are based on industry trends and analysis, not specific to Smithfield Foods as a private entity.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives involve cost optimization, expansion of value-added products, and sustainability efforts to reduce environmental impact.
Summary
Smithfield Foods holds a strong position in the pork industry due to its scale and integrated operations. However, it faces challenges related to environmental concerns, commodity price volatility, and evolving consumer preferences. Its growth will depend on its ability to innovate, manage costs, and address sustainability issues. Being a private company, their financial performance is opaque making it difficult to assess the investment potential. The company will need to continue to address and monitor concerns and risks related to animal welfare.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Press Releases
- Industry Reports
- Market Research Reports
- IBISWorld Reports
- Statista
Disclaimers:
The information provided is based on publicly available sources and general industry knowledge. Market share data is estimates. The analysis should not be considered financial advice.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
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Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Smithfield Foods, Inc. Common Stock
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Smithfield, VA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2025-01-28 | President, CEO & Director Mr. C. Shane Smith | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Packaged Foods | Full time employees 36500 | Website https://www.smithfieldfoods.com |
Full time employees 36500 | Website https://www.smithfieldfoods.com | ||
Smithfield Foods, Inc. produces packaged meats and fresh pork in the United States and internationally. Its Packaged Meats segment processes fresh meat into various packaged meats products, including bacon, sausage, hot dogs, deli and lunch meats, dry sausage products, ham products, ready-to-eat products, and prepared foods to retail and foodservice customers. This segment markets its packaged meat products under the Smithfield, Eckrich, Nathan's Famous, Farmland, Armour, Farmer John, Kretschmar, Krakus, John Morrell, Cook's, Gwaltney, Carando, Margherita, Curly's and Smithfield Culinary, as well as under private labels. The company's Fresh Pork segment process live hogs into a variety of primal, sub-primal, and offal products, such as bellies, butts, hams, loins, picnics, and ribs. This segment sells its fresh pork products to retail, foodservice and industrial customers, as well as to export markets, including China, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, and Canada. Its Hog Production segment produces and raises its hogs on various company-owned farms and farms that are owned and operated by third-party contract farmers in the United States and Mexico. The Hog Production segment also sells grains to external customers. The company's bioscience operations use raw materials from hogs that process to manufacture heparin products, including an active pharmaceutical ingredient that mitigates the risk of blood clots. The company was founded in 1936 and is based in Smithfield, Virginia. Smithfield Foods, Inc. is a subsidiary of SFDS UK Holdings Limited.
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