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Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (PPC)

POSITIVE
Consumer DefensivePackaged FoodsUnited States

Price

$30.07

Market Cap

$7.15B

Fundamental

75

Technical

60

Composite

71

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Overview

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation produces, processes, markets, and distributes fresh, frozen, and value-added chicken and pork products to retailers, distributors, and foodservice operators in the United States, Europe, and Mexico. The company offers fresh products, including refrigerated whole or cut-up chicken, selected chicken parts that are either marinated or non-marinated, primary pork cuts, added value pork, pork ribs, and lamb products; and prepared products, which include fully cooked, ready-to-cook and individually frozen chicken parts, strips, nuggets and patties, processed sausages, bacon, smoked meat, gammon joints, pre-packed meats, sandwich and deli counter meats, and meat balls and coated foods. It also provides plant-based protein, ready-to-eat meals, multi-protein frozen food, vegetarian food, and desserts. In addition, its exported products include whole chickens and chicken parts for distributors in the U.S. or frozen for distribution to export markets and primary pork cuts, hog heads, and trotters frozen for distribution. The company offers its products under the Pilgrim's, Just BARE, Gold'n Pump, Gold Kist, County Pride, Pierce Chicken, Pilgrim's Mexico, To-Ricos, Del Dia, Moy Park, Matteson's, Richmond, Fridge Raiders, and Denny brands. It serves chain restaurants, food processors, broad-line distributors, and other institutions; and retail market, such as grocery store chains, wholesale clubs, and other retail distributors. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Greeley, Colorado. Pilgrim's Pride Corporation operates as a subsidiary of JBS N.V.

Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Revenue

$18.50B

Net Income

$1.08B

Free Cash Flow

$666M

Total Equity

$3.69B

Total Liabilities

$6.65B

Current Ratio

1.47

Interest Coverage

10.00

Debt/EBITDA

4.12

Earnings Per Share

Revenue & Net Income

Free Cash Flow

Income Breakdown

Fair Value Estimation

Undervalued

Fair Value

$82.29

Current Price

$30.07

Margin of Safety

+63.5%

Fair Value Range

$53.49 - $111.09

Estimation Methods

Analyst Target:$39.25
DCF:$139.88
PE-based:$30.78
Graham Growth:$192.02
EPV:$56.80
Analyst Consensus:Buy (6B / 7H / 0S)
Last Earnings Surprise:-27.61%

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio

6.59

ROE

29.3%

P/B Ratio

1.94

P/FCF

10.74

Gross Margin

12.7%

ROIC

17.1%

Value Creation (Economic Moat)

ROIC

17.1%

WACC

4.2%

ROIC − WACC

+13.0 pp

ROIC exceeds the cost of capital — the company is creating value for shareholders.

Fundamental Analysis Criteria

Passed (20)

  • EPS shows upward trend
  • EPS CAGR 38.20%
  • ROIC 17.1%
  • P/FCF 10.74
  • P/B Ratio 1.94
  • Debt/Equity ratio
  • Operating Margin 8.7%
  • Positive Free Cash Flow
  • Current Ratio
  • Interest Coverage
  • Debt/EBITDA
  • Return on Tangible Assets
  • Low reliance on intangibles
  • Price below Graham Number
  • ROE 24.2%
  • Revenue Growth 5Y 8.9%
  • PEG Ratio 0.13
  • Earnings Quality (OCF/NI) 1.27
  • Share Dilution 0.0%
  • Piotroski F-Score 7/9

Failed (7)

  • Price CAGR 4.70%
  • Gross Margin 12.7%
  • CapEx intensity
  • DCF valuation (Fairly valued)
  • Analyst Consensus 46% Buy
  • Earnings Surprise avg -6.2%
  • Net Margin Trend 5.9% vs 5.9%

Unavailable (1)

  • Dividend Payout NaN%

Price Chart

Technical Indicators

RSI (14)

52.74

SMA 50

$31.19

SMA 200

$37.72

MACD

0.38

Volatility

2.0%

Momentum (12m)

-34.3%

RSI 52.7, SMA trend bearish, momentum -34.3%.

Piotroski F-Score

7/9

Strong financial health

score
criteria

Earnings Quality

1.27

High quality: earnings backed by cash

Share Dilution

0.0%

Buying back shares. Shareholder friendly

Governance

Executive Team

NameTitleAge
Mr. Fabio SandriPresident & CEO53
Mr. Matthew R. GalvanoniCFO & Chief Accounting Officer52
Mr. Andrew RojeskiHead of Strategy, Investor Relations & Net-Zero Programs-
Ms. Lisa BurdickHead of Human Resources-
Ms. Kendra WaldbusserHead of Global Food Safety & Quality Assurance-
Mr. Sergio NahuzHead of Prepared Foods-
Mr. Bernie AdcockHead of Fresh56
Mr. Ivan SiqueiraPresident of Pilgrim's Europe-
Mr. Jesus MunozPresident of Pilgrim's Mexico-

Audit Risk

7

Board Risk

10

Compensation Risk

3

Shareholder Rights Risk

5

Latest News

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