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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#1087
Positioning
Market Dominance
Manufacturing
Food Products
$9.2B
C. Shane Smith
Our Mission Good food. Responsibly.® At Smithfield, we provide families with wholesome, safe and affordable food while finding new and innovative ways to care for our people, communities, animals and planet. Our principal offices are located at 200 Commerce Street, Smithfield, Virginia 23430.
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = SFD ANALYSIS TARGET
| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$UL UNILEVER PLC | 78 | 96 | 98 | 59 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ASML ASML HOLDING NV | 77 | 89 | 86 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ESLT ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD | 76 | 81 | 87 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$MT ArcelorMittal | 75 | 71 | 98 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$AMAT APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE | 75 | 85 | 87 | 84 | 20.9x | 13.6x | 32.9% | 20.5% | 48.8% | 30.6% | 24.4% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 32.0x | $148.6B | VS | |
$SIMO Silicon Motion Technology CORP | 75 | 84 | 86 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$CODA Coda Octopus Group, Inc. | 74 | 83 | 90 | 79 | 16.3x | 11.9x | 7.4% | 7.5% | 68.3% | 19.5% | 18.2% | 29.0% | 0.0% | 0.0x | $84M | VS | |
$GSK GSK plc | 74 | 84 | 90 | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$EFXT Enerflex Ltd. | 74 | 80 | 91 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$BUD Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV | 74 | 84 | 97 | 63 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$SFD SMITHFIELD FOODS INC | 57 | 54 | 67 | 51 | 12.1x | 8.2x | 12.5% | 7.0% | 19.9% | 12.9% | 7.5% | 7.3% | 3.2% | 78.0x | $9.2B | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 22.3x | 11.5x | -1.9% | 0.9% | 44.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 0.2x | - | REF |
SMITHFIELD FOODS INC (SFD) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 56.5/100. It ranks #1087 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 3-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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In-line with peers — no strong momentum signal
Trading at a discount to fundamentals — favorable entry valuation
Average quality profile
Low volatility — smoother ride and historically better risk-adjusted returns
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Manufacturing sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
Projection based on user-defined inputs. Re-calculated daily against current market data.
Reverse DCF Framework — Mauboussin Methodology
Institutional-grade Reverse DCF analysis. This model identifies the growth hurdles embedded in current market prices. When implied growth is significantly lower than historical or projected rates, a margin of safety may exist. Re-audited daily.
No analyst ratings for SFD.
View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 54 | 51 | +3NEUTRAL |
| MOMENTUM | 51 | 46 | +5NEUTRAL |
| VALUATION | 67 | 66 | +1NEUTRAL |
| INVESTMENT | 22 | 5 | +17ALPHA |
| STABILITY | 93 | 97 | -4NEUTRAL |
| SHORT INT | 40 | 35 | +5NEUTRAL |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROIC 19.2% vs WACC 8.2% (spread +11.0%)
GM 20% vs sector 44%, OM 13% vs sector 3%
Capital turnover 3.04x
Rev growth 7%, 4yr history
Interest coverage 28.2x, Net debt/EBITDA 4.0x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
Profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity
Efficiency of asset utilization
Pricing power and cost efficiency
Core business profitability
Bottom-line profitability
The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate SMITHFIELD FOODS INC (SFD) as a Hold with a composite score of 56.5/100 at a current price of $25.37. The stock presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to warrant new accumulation nor weak enough to justify selling.
SMITHFIELD FOODS INC holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Manufacturing sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 56.5/100 places it at rank #1087 in our full universe.
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Value factor score of 67 suggests attractive pricing.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
SMITHFIELD FOODS INC represents a hold based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our model assigns SMITHFIELD FOODS INC a Hold rating, with a composite score of 56.5/100 and 3 out of 5 stars. Ranked #1087 of 7,333 stocks, SFD presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to initiate new positions nor weak enough to warrant selling. Investors already holding may consider maintaining their position while monitoring for changes in the factor profile.
With a quality score of 54/100, SFD shows adequate but unremarkable business quality. The company reports a return on equity of 12.5% (sector avg: -1.9%), gross margins of 19.9% (sector avg: 44.1%), net margins of 7.5% (sector avg: 1.0%). This suggests the company generates acceptable returns but may lack the competitive positioning or operational efficiency to stand out from peers.
SFD's value score of 67/100 indicates the stock is fairly valued based on its current fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 12.14x, an EV/EBITDA of 8.21x, a P/B ratio of 1.52x. At this level, neither a clear bargain nor overpriced, the stock's attractiveness depends more on forward growth expectations and qualitative factors.
SMITHFIELD FOODS INC's investment score of 22/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 7.3% vs. a sector average of 6.7% and a return on assets of 7.0% (sector: 0.9%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
SFD demonstrates moderate momentum with a score of 51/100, suggesting a neutral price trend without strong directional conviction. Revenue growth stands at 7.3% year-over-year, while a beta of 0.45 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Moderate momentum may indicate the stock is consolidating or transitioning between trends, warranting close monitoring of upcoming catalysts.
SMITHFIELD FOODS INC earns an excellent stability score of 93/100, reflecting low price volatility and a conservatively managed balance sheet. Key stability metrics include a beta of 0.45 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 78.00x (sector avg: 0.2x). Stocks with this level of stability tend to act as portfolio anchors, providing downside protection during market corrections while still participating in broad market advances.
The short interest score of 40/100 for SFD suggests somewhat elevated bearish positioning by institutional traders. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 78.00x). With a $9.2B market cap (mid-cap), SMITHFIELD FOODS INC may experience above-average volatility. Investors should consider whether the short thesis has merit or if it creates a potential short-squeeze opportunity.
SFD pays a solid dividend yield of 3.2%, contributing an income component to total returns. This moderate yield suggests a balance between returning capital to shareholders and retaining earnings for reinvestment — a common profile among quality compounders.
SMITHFIELD FOODS INC is a mid-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #1087 of 7,333 overall (85th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 12.5% exceeding the -1.9% sector median and operating margins of 12.9% above the 2.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.
While SFD currently exhibits a HOLD profile, superior opportunities exist within the MANUFACTURING sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Key factor gap
Stability (93) vs Investment (22) — closing this gap could shift the rating.
EV/EBITDA 28% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
ROE 760% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin 55% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081
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The Schall Law Firm is investigating potential breaches of fiduciary duty by Nathan's Famous directors and management following the company's announcement of acquisition by Smithfield Foods for $102 per share on January 21, 2026. Investors are encouraged to contact the firm to discuss their rights.
Smithfield Foods announced it will acquire Nathan's Famous for $102.00 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $450 million. The acquisition secures Smithfield's rights to the iconic Nathan's Famous brand into perpetuity and is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings. Smithfield anticipates achieving approximately $9 million in annual cost synergies by the second anniversary of closing.
Smithfield Foods announced an all-cash acquisition of Nathan's Famous for $450 million ($102 per share), eliminating expiration risk from their 2014 licensing agreement set to expire in 2032. The deal is expected to close in H1 2026 and deliver approximately $9 million in annual cost savings by year two, while being immediately accretive to adjusted diluted EPS.
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