Smithfield FoodsSFD +2.95%30 EBIT per Share is $3.37 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SFD with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,581 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Smithfield Foods ranks better than 71.73% on this metric.
Smithfield Foods's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.84.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.37.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Smithfield Foods was 2.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 23.10% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Smithfield Foods's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
SFD'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -65.3 Med: 15.95 Max: 186.7
Current: 23.1
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Smithfield Foods was 186.70% per year. The lowest was -65.30% per year. And the median was 15.95% per year.
SFD's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked better than 71.73% of 1581
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.9
vs SFD: 23.10
Smithfield Foods (NAS:SFD) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Smithfield Foods EBIT per Share Related Terms
Smithfield Foods EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smithfield Foods's EBIT per Share 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.37
* 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.
Smithfield Foods (SFD) has a EBIT per Share of $3.37 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Smithfield Foods and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Smithfield Foods ranks #447 out of 1581 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 28.3%.
Is Smithfield Foods' EBIT per Share too high?
Smithfield Foods' current EBIT per Share is $3.37. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EBIT per Share is 6.90. Smithfield Foods' value of $3.37 is 51.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smithfield Foods ranks #447 out of 1581 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Smithfield Foods has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smithfield Foods' EBIT per Share compare to DAR and SJM?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Smithfield Foods ranks #447 out of 1581 companies for EBIT per Share. This puts Smithfield Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 6.90. Smithfield Foods' value of $3.37 is 51.2% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EBIT per Share among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.90, based on 1,581 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Smithfield Foods's current EBIT per Share of $3.37 is 51.2% below 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Smithfield Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EBIT per Share is 6.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smithfield Foods's current EBIT per Share is $3.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smithfield Foods stock overvalued right now?
Smithfield Foods (SFD) has a current EBIT per Share of $3.37. The current EBIT per Share is $3.37 and 51.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.90. Smithfield Foods' overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smithfield Foods (SFD), the current EBIT per Share is $3.37 as of Mar. 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.
Smithfield Foods Inc is a hog producer and pork processor based in the United States of America. The company conducts its operations through three reportable segments: Packaged Meats, Fresh Pork, and Hog Production. The company generates the maximum of its revenue from the Packaged Meats segment. The Packaged Meats segment consists of the company's U.S. operations that process fresh meat into a wide variety of packaged meats products, including bacon, sausage, hot dogs, deli and lunch meats, dry sausage products (such as pepperoni and genoa), ham products, ready-to-eat products and prepared foods (such as pre-cooked entrees, bacon and sausage).
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