Smithfield Foods (STU:4IT) GF Value Rank: 2 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 67% Below Median

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STU:4IT Smithfield Foods Inc STU:4IT
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What is Smithfield Foods GF Value Rank?

Smithfield Foods STU:4IT -3.39% 36 GF Value Rank is 2 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates STU:4IT with a GF Score™ of 36/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Smithfield Foods has the GF Value Rank of 2.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Smithfield Foods GF Value Rank Related Terms

STU:4IT vs DAR, SJM, JBS: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Smithfield Foods's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Smithfield Foods's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Smithfield Foods's GF Value Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about GF Value Rank →
What does a GF Value Rank of 2 mean?
Smithfield Foods (STU:4IT) has a GF Value Rank of 2 as of Jul. 31, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Smithfield Foods and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Smithfield Foods' GF Value Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00.
Is Smithfield Foods' GF Value Rank too high?
Smithfield Foods' current GF Value Rank of 2 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Smithfield Foods has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smithfield Foods' GF Value Rank compare to DAR and SJM?
Smithfield Foods' GF Value Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Historically, Smithfield Foods' own GF Value Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Value Rank for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Smithfield Foods and its competitors. Smithfield Foods's current GF Value Rank is 2, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 (STU:4IT) has a current GF Value Rank of 2. The current GF Value Rank is 2, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Smithfield Foods' overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smithfield Foods (STU:4IT), the current GF Value Rank is 2 as of Jul. 31, 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 Business Description

Other Exchanges SFD:USA
Address 200 Commerce Street, Smithfield, VA, USA, 23430
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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