Smithfield Foods Inc. (SFD) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Smithfield Foods Inc. (SFD) has a Graham intrinsic value of $34.43 per share. At $18.64 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 46% below that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 3.7% a year to $15.5B, with an average return on invested capital of 8.8%.

Graham intrinsic value
$34.43
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$18.64
Price vs Graham value
46% below
Market cap
$7.3B
Revenue (FY2025)
$15.5B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
3.7%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
8.8%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$718.0M

SFD 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $15.5B $987.0M $2.51 $718.0M 8.3% 14.2%
FY2024 $14.1B $953.0M $2.51 $566.0M 7.9% 11.3%
FY2023 $14.6B $17.0M $0.05 $335.0M -0.4% -0.3%
FY2021 — — — — — —
FY2016 $14.4B $452.3M — — 5.5% —
FY2014 $15.0B $556.1M — — 6.2% 12.0%
FY2013 $13.2B $183.8M $1.26 -$105.3M 3.9% 8.7%
FY2012 $13.1B $361.3M $2.21 $279.4M 5.5% 9.7%
FY2011 $12.2B $521.0M $3.12 $439.6M 9.0% 14.5%
FY2010 $11.2B -$101.4M -$0.65 $83.5M 0.6% 0.6%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

SMITHFIELD FOODS INC has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 3.7% annually over the past decade.

SMITHFIELD FOODS INC returns on capital have been average, hovering around 8.8% ROIC over the decade.

SMITHFIELD FOODS INC has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, SMITHFIELD FOODS INC is modeled at 3.7% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $34.43 per share.

SFD stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Smithfield Foods Inc. (SFD) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 3.7% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, SFD's intrinsic value is about $34.43 per share.

Is SFD stock undervalued?

At $18.64 (close on Oct 17, 2026), SFD trades 46% below its Graham value of $34.43. On Graham's terms that leaves a margin of safety. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Smithfield Foods Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $11.2B in fiscal 2010 to $15.5B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 3.7%. Net income was $987.0M in fiscal 2025.

Does Smithfield Foods Inc. generate free cash flow?

Smithfield Foods Inc. generated $718.0M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 6 of the last 7 reported years.

What is SFD's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 8.8%, and average return on equity was 9.7%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this SFD data come from?

From Smithfield Foods Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Aug 11, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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