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Smithfield FoodsSFD +0.55%30 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.90 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 6.71. GuruFocus rates SFD with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,643 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Smithfield Foods ranks better than 65.98% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Smithfield Foods's enterprise value is $11,454 Mil.
Smithfield Foods's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,659 Mil. Therefore, Smithfield Foods's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.90.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smithfield Foods's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SFD'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.78 Med: 6.71 Max: 7.77
Current: 6.9
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Smithfield Foods was 7.77. The lowest was 5.78. And the median was 6.71.
SFD's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 65.98% of 1643
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.07
vs SFD: 6.90
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.
Smithfield Foods's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Smithfield Foods's share price for today is $25.77.
Smithfield Foods's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $2.570.
* 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 Smithfield Foods'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, Smithfield Foods'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.
Smithfield Foods EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Smithfield Foods's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smithfield Foods's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Smithfield Foods's current Enterprise Value is $11,454 Mil.
Smithfield Foods's EBITDA 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 $1,659 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.
Smithfield Foods (SFD) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.90 as of Jul. 17, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Smithfield Foods. This is near median its historical median of 6.71. Over the past decade, Smithfield Foods' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.78 to 7.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Smithfield Foods ranks #559 out of 1643 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 34%.
Is Smithfield Foods' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Smithfield Foods' current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.90 is near median its 10-year median of 6.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.78 to a high of 7.77. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.07. Smithfield Foods' value of 6.90 is 23.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smithfield Foods ranks #559 out of 1643 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' EV-to-EBITDA compare to DAR and SJM?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Smithfield Foods ranks #559 out of 1643 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Smithfield Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.07. Smithfield Foods' value of 6.90 is 23.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Smithfield Foods' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.78 to 7.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.71 vs. the industry median of 9.07, Smithfield Foods 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 9.07, based on 1,643 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. Smithfield Foods's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.90 is 23.9% 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 Smithfield Foods. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smithfield Foods's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.90, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.71. 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 6.90. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.90, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.71 and 23.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.07. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smithfield Foods (SFD), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.90 as of Jul. 17, 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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