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Pilgrims PridePPC -0.03%76 Debt-to-Equity is 0.83 as of Jun. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 1.16. 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 1,748 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Pilgrims Pride ranks worse than 72.83% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pilgrims Pride's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PPC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68 Med: 1.16 Max: 1.54
Current: 0.83
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Pilgrims Pride was 1.54. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 1.16.
PPC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 72.83% of 1748
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.42
vs PPC: 0.83
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Pilgrims Pride Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Pilgrims Pride Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pilgrims Pride's Debt-to-Equity can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Pilgrims Pride's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pilgrims Pride's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pilgrims Pride's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Pilgrims Pride (PPC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.83 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Pilgrims Pride and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 1.16. Over the past decade, Pilgrims Pride's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.68 to 1.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Pilgrims Pride ranks #1273 out of 1748 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 72.8%.
Is Pilgrims Pride's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Pilgrims Pride's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.83 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 1.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 1.54. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Pilgrims Pride's value of 0.83 is 97.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pilgrims Pride ranks #1273 out of 1748 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Debt-to-Equity compare to LW and CAG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Pilgrims Pride ranks #1273 out of 1748 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Pilgrims Pride in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Pilgrims Pride's value of 0.83 is 97.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Pilgrims Pride's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.68 to 1.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.16 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Pilgrims Pride has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.42, based on 1,748 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pilgrims Pride's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.83 is 97.6% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Pilgrims Pride and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pilgrims Pride's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.83, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 1.16. 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 $32.26 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.83, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 1.16 and 97.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.42. 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 Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pilgrims Pride (PPC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.83 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 $32.26 is trading 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.80.
GuruFocus considers Pilgrims Pride to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PPC:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.83 (28% below median its 10-year median of 1.16)
GF Value™: $39.80 vs. price of $32.26 (18.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 97.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1273 of 1748)
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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