(PPC) Pilgrims Pride - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US72147K1088

Chicken, Pork, Sausages, Bacon, Lamb, Meatballs

PPC EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of PPC over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-09-30": 0.66, "2020-12-31": 0.25, "2021-03-31": 0.42, "2021-06-30": 0.63, "2021-09-30": 0.67, "2021-12-31": 0.56, "2022-03-31": 1.18, "2022-06-30": 1.54, "2022-09-30": 1.09, "2022-12-31": -0.49, "2023-03-31": 0.08, "2023-06-30": 0.44, "2023-09-30": 0.58, "2023-12-31": 0.59, "2024-03-31": 0.77, "2024-06-30": 1.67, "2024-09-30": 1.63, "2024-12-31": 1.35, "2025-03-31": 1.31, "2025-06-30": 1.7,

PPC Revenue

Revenue of PPC over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-09-30: 3075.121, 2020-12-31: 3117.829, 2021-03-31: 3273.425, 2021-06-30: 3637.698, 2021-09-30: 3827.566, 2021-12-31: 4038.769, 2022-03-31: 4240.395, 2022-06-30: 4631.648, 2022-09-30: 4468.969, 2022-12-31: 4127.365, 2023-03-31: 4165.628, 2023-06-30: 4308.091, 2023-09-30: 4360.196, 2023-12-31: 4528.302, 2024-03-31: 4361.934, 2024-06-30: 4559.314, 2024-09-30: 4584.979, 2024-12-31: 4372.064, 2025-03-31: 4463.009, 2025-06-30: 4757.365,

Description: PPC Pilgrims Pride

Pilgrims Pride Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of chicken and pork products, operating globally with a diverse portfolio of brands. The company serves various markets, including retailers, distributors, and foodservice operators, offering a range of fresh, frozen, and value-added products.

From a business perspective, Pilgrims Pride has a strong presence in the US, Europe, and Mexico, with a diverse customer base including chain restaurants, food processors, and retail markets. The companys product portfolio includes a range of protein-based products, including chicken, pork, and lamb, as well as plant-based protein and ready-to-eat meals. Key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor include revenue growth, gross margin, and operating efficiency.

To further analyze the companys performance, other relevant KPIs include: - Sales growth rate: to assess the companys ability to expand its customer base and increase sales. - EBITDA margin: to evaluate the companys operational efficiency and profitability. - Debt-to-equity ratio: to assess the companys leverage and financial stability. - Return on Assets (ROA): to measure the companys asset utilization and profitability.

Given its market presence and product diversity, Pilgrims Pride is well-positioned to capitalize on trends in the protein market, including increasing demand for convenient and sustainable food options. As a subsidiary of JBS S.A., the company benefits from its parent companys global scale and resources.

PPC Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 10,371m
Sub-Industry Packaged Foods & Meats
IPO / Inception 1987-01-01

PPC Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 80.0%
Fundamental 86.5%
Dividend Rating 39.8%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 3.04%
Analyst Rating 3.11 of 5

PPC Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 19.41%
Yield on Cost 5y 59.32%
Annual Growth 5y %
Payout Consistency 51.3%
Payout Ratio 140.2%

PPC Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 30.2%
Growth Correlation 12m 60%
Growth Correlation 5y 76%
CAGR 5y 26.11%
CAGR/Max DD 3y 1.16
CAGR/Mean DD 3y 4.19
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.89
Alpha 0.00
Beta 0.976
Volatility 29.99%
Current Volume 1305.1k
Average Volume 20d 1446.5k
Stop Loss 41.1 (-3.4%)
Signal -0.41

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 8.0

Net Income (1.24b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 1.09b TTM)
FCFTA 0.12 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 1.47pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 9.01% (prev 11.39%; Δ -2.38pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.16 (>3.0%) and CFO 1.62b > Net Income 1.24b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (2.52b) to EBITDA (2.11b) ratio: 1.20 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 1.63 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (238.3m) change vs 12m ago 0.23% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 13.79% (prev 9.78%; Δ 4.01pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 180.0% (prev 176.7%; Δ 3.29pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 10.39 (EBITDA TTM 2.11b / Interest Expense TTM 172.9m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 3.38

(A) 0.16 = (Total Current Assets 4.26b - Total Current Liabilities 2.62b) / Total Assets 10.12b
(B) 0.23 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 2.31b / Total Assets 10.12b
(C) 0.18 = EBIT TTM 1.80b / Avg Total Assets 10.10b
(D) 0.36 = Book Value of Equity 2.27b / Total Liabilities 6.37b
Total Rating: 3.38 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 86.48

1. Piotroski 8.0pt = 3.0
2. FCF Yield 9.93% = 4.97
3. FCF Margin 6.94% = 1.73
4. Debt/Equity 0.85 = 2.15
5. Debt/Ebitda 1.51 = 0.94
6. ROIC - WACC (= 12.15)% = 12.50
7. RoE 32.32% = 2.50
8. Rev. Trend 66.90% = 5.02
9. EPS Trend 73.42% = 3.67

What is the price of PPC shares?

As of September 17, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 42.54 with a total of 1,305,113 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.57%, over one month by -7.05%, over three months by -3.19% and over the past year by +22.33%.

Is Pilgrims Pride a good stock to buy?

Yes, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Pilgrims Pride (NASDAQ:PPC) is currently (September 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 86.48 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of PPC is around 45.80 USD . This means that PPC is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 7.66%.

Is PPC a buy, sell or hold?

Pilgrims Pride has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.11. Therefor, it is recommend to hold PPC.
  • Strong Buy: 1
  • Buy: 0
  • Hold: 7
  • Sell: 1
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the PPC price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 49.3 15.9%
Analysts Target Price 49.3 15.9%
ValueRay Target Price 50.7 19.1%

Last update: 2025-09-11 04:47

PPC Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 10.37b (10.37b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 849.0m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 8.4123
P/E Forward = 9.3284
P/S = 0.5706
P/B = 2.7748
P/EG = 0.4882
Beta = 0.516
Revenue TTM = 18.18b USD
EBIT TTM = 1.80b USD
EBITDA TTM = 2.11b USD
Long Term Debt = 3.11b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 61.4m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 3.18b USD (Calculated: Short Term 61.4m + Long Term 3.11b)
Net Debt = 2.52b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 12.70b USD (10.37b + Debt 3.18b - CCE 849.0m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 10.39 (Ebit TTM 1.80b / Interest Expense TTM 172.9m)
FCF Yield = 9.93% (FCF TTM 1.26b / Enterprise Value 12.70b)
FCF Margin = 6.94% (FCF TTM 1.26b / Revenue TTM 18.18b)
Net Margin = 6.81% (Net Income TTM 1.24b / Revenue TTM 18.18b)
Gross Margin = 13.79% ((Revenue TTM 18.18b - Cost of Revenue TTM 15.67b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 5.58 (Enterprise Value 12.70b / Book Value Of Equity 2.27b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.34% (Interest Expense 42.5m / Debt 3.18b)
Taxrate = 23.02% (325.0m / 1.41b)
NOPAT = 1.38b (EBIT 1.80b * (1 - 23.02%))
Current Ratio = 1.63 (Total Current Assets 4.26b / Total Current Liabilities 2.62b)
Debt / Equity = 0.85 (Debt 3.18b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 3.74b)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.51 (Net Debt 2.52b / EBITDA 2.11b)
Debt / FCF = 2.52 (Debt 3.18b / FCF TTM 1.26b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 3.83b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 12.23% (Net Income 1.24b, Total Assets 10.12b )
RoE = 32.32% (Net Income TTM 1.24b / Total Stockholder Equity 3.83b)
RoCE = 25.88% (Ebit 1.80b / (Equity 3.83b + L.T.Debt 3.11b))
RoIC = 19.75% (NOPAT 1.38b / Invested Capital 7.01b)
WACC = 7.60% (E(10.37b)/V(13.55b) * Re(9.61%)) + (D(3.18b)/V(13.55b) * Rd(1.34%) * (1-Tc(0.23)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 65.65 | Cagr: -0.04%
Discount Rate = 9.61% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 63.72% ; FCFE base≈1.20b ; Y1≈787.8m ; Y5≈360.3m
Fair Price DCF = 23.44 (DCF Value 5.57b / Shares Outstanding 237.5m; 5y FCF grow -40.0% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 73.42 | EPS CAGR: 17.54% | SUE: 1.01 | # QB: 1
Revenue Correlation: 66.90 | Revenue CAGR: 2.30% | SUE: N/A | # QB: None

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