PPC (Pilgrims Pride) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Aug. 24, 2026)

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PPC Pilgrims Pride Corp PPC
76 GF Score
Price $32.26
GF Value $39.80
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Pilgrims Pride Moat Score?

Pilgrims Pride PPC -0.03% 76 Moat Score is 6 as of Aug. 24, 2026. 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 2,046 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Pilgrims Pride ranks better than 98.53% on this metric.

Pilgrims Pride has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Pilgrims Pride has Narrow Moat: Pilgrims Pride has a strong narrow moat with durable cost advantages from economies of scale and a superior distribution network. However, it faces significant competition and lacks strong brand differentiation and pricing power.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Pilgrims Pride might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Pilgrims Pride  (NAS:PPC) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Pilgrims Pride Moat Score Related Terms

PPC vs LW, CAG, CPB: Moat Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Pilgrims Pride's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pilgrims Pride's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pilgrims Pride's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Pilgrims Pride (PPC) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Aug. 24, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Pilgrims Pride ranks #30 out of 2046 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is Pilgrims Pride's Moat Score too high?
Pilgrims Pride's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Pilgrims Pride ranks #30 out of 2046 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Moat Score compare to LW and CAG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Pilgrims Pride ranks #30 out of 2046 companies for Moat Score. This places Pilgrims Pride in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Pilgrims Pride's current Moat Score is 6. 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 Moat Score is 6. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pilgrims Pride (PPC), the current Moat Score is 6 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:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $39.80 vs. price of $32.26 (18.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 2 warning signs

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.

Pilgrims Pride Business Description

Other Exchanges 1PPC:Italy6PP:Germany
Address 1770 Promontory Circle, Greeley, CO, USA, 80634-9038
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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