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Pilgrims PridePPC +0.31%76 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 53.90% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates PPC with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,204 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Pilgrims Pride ranks better than 83.64% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Pilgrims Pride's average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -72.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 53.90% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Free Cash Flow per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Pilgrims Pride was 135.50% per year. The lowest was -43.70% per year. And the median was -8.75% per year.
Pilgrims Pride (NAS:PPC) 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Explanation
Free Cash Flow per Share is the amount of Free Cash Flow per outstanding share of the company's stock. Free Cash Flow is considered one of the most important parameters to measure a company's earnings power by value investors because it is not subject to estimates of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (DDA). However, when we look at the Free Cash Flow, we should look from a long term perspective, because any year's Free Cash Flow can be drastically affected by the spending on Property, Plant, & Equipment (PPE) of the business in that year. Over the long term, Free Cash Flow should give pretty good picture on the real earnings power of the company. It's used in the calculation of Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %.
Pilgrims Pride 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Related Terms
PPC vs LW, CAG, CPB: 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Pilgrims Pride's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year FCF Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Pilgrims Pride 3-Year FCF Growth Rate vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pilgrims Pride's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pilgrims Pride's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Free Cash Flow per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 53.90% mean?
Pilgrims Pride (PPC) has a 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 53.90% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow per Share. View historical data for Pilgrims Pride and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pilgrims Pride ranks #197 out of 1204 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 16.4%.
Is Pilgrims Pride's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate too high?
Pilgrims Pride's current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 53.90%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 9.10. Pilgrims Pride's value of 53.90% is 492.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pilgrims Pride ranks #197 out of 1204 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pilgrims Pride has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pilgrims Pride's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate compare to LW and CAG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Pilgrims Pride ranks #197 out of 1204 companies for 3-Year FCF Growth Rate. This places Pilgrims Pride in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 9.10. Pilgrims Pride's value of 53.90% is 492.3% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year FCF Growth Rate for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.10, based on 1,204 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year FCF Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year FCF Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pilgrims Pride's current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 53.90% is 492.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year FCF Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year FCF Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow per Share. View historical data for Pilgrims Pride and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 9.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pilgrims Pride's current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 53.90%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pilgrims Pride stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pilgrims Pride (PPC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.80, compared to a current price of $32.37 — trading 18.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 53.90% and 492.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.10. Pilgrims Pride's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year FCF Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year FCF Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pilgrims Pride (PPC), the current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 53.90% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Pilgrims Pride (PPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pilgrims Pride stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $32.37 is trading 18.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.80.
GuruFocus considers Pilgrims Pride to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PPC:
3-Year FCF Growth Rate: 53.90%
GF Value™: $39.80 vs. price of $32.37 (18.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 492.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#197 of 1204)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pilgrim's Pride is the second-largest poultry producer in the US (59% of 2024 sales), the UK (29% including other European sales), and Mexico (12%). Its UK and European arm also includes pork operations from the 2019 acquisition of Tulip. Pilgrim's sells to chain restaurants, food processors, food distributors, and retail chains. Most of its US and Mexican sales come from fresh chicken, while prepared chicken and pork constitute most of its UK and European sales. JBS owns more than 80% of Pilgrim's Pride's outstanding shares, though it failed to acquire the remaining stake in 2021 after a special board committee deemed JBS's offer undervalued Pilgrim's Pride.
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