Smithfield Foods, Inc.
SFDConsumer DefensiveNASDAQPackaged Foods
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Daily timeframeSmithfield Foods, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, produces various packaged meats and fresh pork products in the United States and internationally. With a market capitalization of $10.16B, it sits in large-cap territory. It operates through Packaged Meats, Fresh Pork, Hog Production, and Other segments.
Market Cap
$10.16B
Beta
—
P/E (TTM)
10.05
P/E (Fwd)
10.00
EPS (TTM)
$2.57
EPS (Fwd)
$2.58
ROE
14.9%
ROA
7.3%
Cash
$1.39B
Total Debt
$2.39B
Free CF
$630.4M
52W Change
9.7%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Smithfield Foods, Inc. carries $2.39B in total debt against $1.39B in cash reserves — debt is roughly 1.7x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. The company generates $630.4M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 14.9%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 7.3% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $16.20B (2022) to $15.53B (2025).
As with any equity investment, SFD carries market risk, sector-specific risk, and company-specific risk that investors should evaluate in the context of their own portfolios. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Smithfield Foods, Inc. and its sector.