Smithfield FoodsSFD -1.09%30 EV-to-FCF is 13.48 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 14.67. GuruFocus rates SFD with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,190 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Smithfield Foods ranks better than 56.13% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Smithfield Foods's Enterprise Value is $10,915 Mil.
Smithfield Foods's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $810 Mil. Therefore, Smithfield Foods's EV-to-FCF for today is 13.48.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smithfield Foods's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
SFD'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.52 Med: 14.67 Max: 23.32
Current: 13.48
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Smithfield Foods was 23.32. The lowest was 11.52. And the median was 14.67.
SFD's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 56.13% of 1190
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 15.67
vs SFD: 13.48
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.
Smithfield Foods's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Smithfield Foods's share price for today is $24.40.
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.
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.
Smithfield Foods EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Smithfield Foods EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smithfield Foods'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, Smithfield Foods'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.
Smithfield Foods EV-to-FCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Smithfield Foods's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smithfield Foods's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Smithfield Foods's current Enterprise Value is $10,915 Mil.
Smithfield Foods'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 $810 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-FCF of 13.48 as of Jun. 26, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Smithfield Foods and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.67. Over the past decade, Smithfield Foods' EV-to-FCF has ranged from 11.52 to 23.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Smithfield Foods ranks #522 out of 1190 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 43.9%.
Is Smithfield Foods' EV-to-FCF too high?
Smithfield Foods' current EV-to-FCF of 13.48 is near median its 10-year median of 14.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.52 to a high of 23.32. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.67. Smithfield Foods' value of 13.48 is 14% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smithfield Foods ranks #522 out of 1190 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-FCF compare to DAR and SJM?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Smithfield Foods ranks #522 out of 1190 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Smithfield Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.67. Smithfield Foods' value of 13.48 is 14% below this benchmark. Historically, Smithfield Foods' own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 11.52 to 23.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.67 vs. the industry median of 15.67, 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-FCF for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 15.67, based on 1,190 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. Smithfield Foods's current EV-to-FCF of 13.48 is 14% 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-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 Smithfield Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smithfield Foods's current EV-to-FCF is 13.48, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.67. 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-FCF of 13.48. The current EV-to-FCF is 13.48, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.67 and 14% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 15.67. 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smithfield Foods (SFD), the current EV-to-FCF is 13.48 as of Jun. 26, 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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