Pilgrims PridePPC +0.74%76 EV-to-FCF is 17.96 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 20.17. GuruFocus rates PPC with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,189 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Pilgrims Pride ranks worse than 54.84% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Pilgrims Pride's Enterprise Value is $9,663 Mil.
Pilgrims Pride's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $538 Mil. Therefore, Pilgrims Pride's EV-to-FCF for today is 17.96.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pilgrims Pride's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
PPC'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -183.84 Med: 20.17 Max: 82.63
Current: 17.96
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Pilgrims Pride was 82.63. The lowest was -183.84. And the median was 20.17.
PPC's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 54.84% of 1189
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 15.75
vs PPC: 17.96
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $28.76.
Pilgrims Pride'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 $3.730.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Pilgrims Pride EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Pilgrims Pride EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pilgrims Pride's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pilgrims Pride's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pilgrims Pride's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Pilgrims Pride's current Enterprise Value is $9,663 Mil.
Pilgrims Pride's Free Cash Flow 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 $538 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-FCF of 17.96 as of Jul. 05, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Pilgrims Pride and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 20.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Pilgrims Pride ranks #652 out of 1189 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 54.8%.
Is Pilgrims Pride's EV-to-FCF too high?
Pilgrims Pride's current EV-to-FCF of 17.96 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 20.17. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.75. Pilgrims Pride's value of 17.96 is 14% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pilgrims Pride ranks #652 out of 1189 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 EV-to-FCF compare to CPB and CAG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Pilgrims Pride ranks #652 out of 1189 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Pilgrims Pride in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.75. Pilgrims Pride's value of 17.96 is 14% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 20.17 vs. the industry median of 15.75, 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 EV-to-FCF for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 15.75, based on 1,189 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pilgrims Pride's current EV-to-FCF of 17.96 is 14% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Pilgrims Pride and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pilgrims Pride's current EV-to-FCF is 17.96, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 20.17. 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 $40.21, compared to a current price of $28.76 — trading 28.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 17.96, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 20.17 and 14% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 15.75. Pilgrims Pride's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pilgrims Pride (PPC), the current EV-to-FCF is 17.96 as of Jul. 05, 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 $28.76 is trading 28.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.21.
GuruFocus considers Pilgrims Pride to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PPC:
EV-to-FCF: 17.96 (11% below median its 10-year median of 20.17)
GF Value™: $40.21 vs. price of $28.76 (28.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#652 of 1189)
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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