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Pilgrims PridePPC -0.03%76 EV-to-EBITDA is 7.26 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 7.28. 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 1,650 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Pilgrims Pride ranks better than 63.39% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Pilgrims Pride's enterprise value is $10,419 Mil.
Pilgrims Pride's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,435 Mil. Therefore, Pilgrims Pride's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.26.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pilgrims Pride's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
PPC'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.56 Med: 7.28 Max: 18.03
Current: 7.26
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Pilgrims Pride was 18.03. The lowest was 4.56. And the median was 7.28.
PPC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 63.39% of 1650
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.13
vs PPC: 7.26
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Pilgrims Pride's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Pilgrims Pride's share price for today is $32.26.
Pilgrims Pride's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.300.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Pilgrims Pride's EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pilgrims Pride's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pilgrims Pride's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Pilgrims Pride's current Enterprise Value is $10,419 Mil.
Pilgrims Pride's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,435 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 7.26 as of Aug. 24, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Pilgrims Pride. This is near median its historical median of 7.28. Over the past decade, Pilgrims Pride's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.56 to 18.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Pilgrims Pride ranks #604 out of 1650 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 36.6%.
Is Pilgrims Pride's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Pilgrims Pride's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.26 is near median its 10-year median of 7.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.56 to a high of 18.03. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.13. Pilgrims Pride's value of 7.26 is 20.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pilgrims Pride ranks #604 out of 1650 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to LW and CAG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Pilgrims Pride ranks #604 out of 1650 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Pilgrims Pride in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.13. Pilgrims Pride's value of 7.26 is 20.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Pilgrims Pride's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.56 to 18.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.28 vs. the industry median of 9.13, Pilgrims Pride has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.13, based on 1,650 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pilgrims Pride's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.26 is 20.5% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Pilgrims Pride. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pilgrims Pride's current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.26, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.28. 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 EV-to-EBITDA is 7.26, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.28 and 20.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.13. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pilgrims Pride (PPC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.26 as of Aug. 24, 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:
EV-to-EBITDA: 7.26 (near median its 10-year median of 7.28)
GF Value™: $39.80 vs. price of $32.26 (18.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#604 of 1650)
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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