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Tyson Foods Inc (TSN)

Undervalued
Consumer DefensiveFarm ProductsUnited States

Fundamental

68

Price

$50.53

Market Cap

$17.92B

Part 1 · What the company is worth

Overview

Tyson Foods, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a food company worldwide. It operates through four segments: Beef, Pork, Chicken, and Prepared Foods. The company processes live fed cattle and hogs; fabricates dressed beef and pork carcasses into primal and sub-primal meat cuts, as well as case ready beef and pork, and fully cooked meats; raises and processes chickens into fresh, frozen, and value-added chicken products, including breaded chicken strips, nuggets, patties, and other ready-to-fix or fully cooked chicken parts; and supplies poultry breeding stock. It also manufactures and markets frozen and refrigerated food products, including ready-to-eat sandwiches, flame-grilled hamburgers, Philly steaks, pepperoni, bacon, breakfast sausage, turkey, lunchmeat, hot dogs, flour and corn tortilla products, appetizers, snacks, prepared meals, ethnic foods, side dishes, meat dishes, breadsticks, and processed meats under the Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Ball Park, Wright, Aidells, Gallo Salame, ibp, and State Fair brands. The company sells its products through its sales staff to grocery retailers, grocery wholesalers, meat distributors, warehouse club stores, military commissaries, industrial food processing companies, chain restaurants or their distributors, live markets, international export companies, and domestic distributors who serve restaurants and food service operations, such as plant and school cafeterias, convenience stores, hospitals, and other vendors, as well as through independent brokers and trading companies. Tyson Foods, Inc. was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas.

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Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Revenue

$55.69B

Trailing 12 months (through 6/27/2026)

Net Income

$574M

Trailing 12 months (through 6/27/2026)

Free Cash Flow

$1.18B

Total Equity

$18.09B

Total Liabilities

$18.43B

Current Ratio

1.43

Interest Coverage

3.10

Debt/EBITDA

3.27

Earnings Per Share

Revenue & Net Income

Free Cash Flow

Income Breakdown

Historical statement

Margins over time

Debt over time

How heavy the debt is

Growth grid

Growth — Revenue

Fair Value Estimation

General caseUndervalued

Fair Value

$570.61

Current Price

$50.53

Margin of Safety

+91.1%

Fair Value Range

$370.90 - $770.32

Spread across the valuation methods used, not a statistically calibrated confidence interval.

Estimation Methods

Analyst price target:$64.25
Discounted cash flow (DCF):$2161.52
Earnings multiple (P/E):$20.68
Graham growth formula:$12.12
Earnings power value (EPV):$31.59
Justified P/B:$20.36
Dividend discount (Gordon):Not enough data to compute it
P/FFO, funds from operations:$1302.86
Mid-cycle earnings:$1926.66
Revenue multiple:$186.68
Analyst Consensus:Hold (8B / 11H / 1S)
Last Earnings Surprise:-0.71%

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio

31.19

ROE

2.6%

P/B Ratio

0.06

P/FCF

0.97

Gross Margin

6.1%

ROIC

3.4%

Profitability Radar

Value Creation (Economic Moat)

ROIC

3.4%

WACC

6.9%

ROIC − WACC

-3.5 pp

ROIC is below the cost of capital — the company is destroying value for every dollar invested.

Fundamental Analysis Criteria

Passed (16)

  • EPS shows upward trend
  • EPS CAGR 9.43%
  • P/FCF 0.97
  • P/B Ratio 0.06
  • Debt/Equity ratio
  • Positive Free Cash Flow
  • Current Ratio
  • Interest Coverage
  • Debt/EBITDA
  • Return on Tangible Assets
  • Price below Graham Number
  • DCF valuation (Undervalued)
  • Earnings Surprise avg 12.1%
  • Earnings Quality (OCF/NI) 3.49
  • Share Dilution 0.2%
  • Piotroski F-Score 5/9

Failed (10)

  • Price CAGR -1.51%
  • ROIC 3.4%
  • Gross Margin 6.1%
  • Operating Margin 2.3%
  • CapEx intensity
  • Low reliance on intangibles
  • ROE 3.2%
  • Revenue Growth 5Y 4.7%
  • Analyst Consensus 40% Buy
  • Net Margin Trend 1.0% vs 1.4%

Unavailable (2)

  • Dividend Payout NaN%
  • PEG Ratio (need PE > 0 and growth > 0)

Piotroski F-Score

5/9

Mixed signals: some areas need attention

score
criteria

Earnings Quality

3.49

High quality: earnings backed by cash

Share Dilution

0.2%

Share count is stable

Institutional Holdings

Governance

Executive Team

NameTitleAge
Mr. Donnie D. KingPresident, CEO & Director63
Mr. Curt T. CalawayChief Financial Officer51
Mr. Wes MorrisChief Operating Officer59
Mr. Adam DeckingerChief Legal & Administrative Officer49
Mr. Phillip W. ThomasChief Accounting Officer & Controller50
Mr. Mike WheelerChief Technology Officer-
Jon KatholVice President of Investor Relations-
Ms. Jacqueline HansonChief People Officer56
Mr. Jerry HolbrookSenior Vice President of Sales & Marketing of Tyson Fresh Meats-
Mr. Chris DanielSenior Vice President of Beef Margin Management-

Audit Risk

10

Board Risk

10

Compensation Risk

10

Shareholder Rights Risk

10

Part 2 · The price and when to enter

This part won't tell you whether the company is worth owning: it helps you choose when to buy it, once the fundamentals have convinced you. Inside: technical analysis, potential, historical drawdowns, gamma exposure.

Documents

  • Annual Report (10-K)

    A yearly overview of the business, its financial results, and the risks it faces.

    Filed on 2025-11-10

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  • Quarterly Report (10-Q)

    A snapshot of financial performance for the most recent three-month period.

    Filed on 2026-08-03

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  • Current Report (8-K)

    An announcement of a major event, such as a leadership change or big news.

    Filed on 2026-09-03

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Income History

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Latest News

Recent headlines for TSN, sourced from Markets Gazette.

  • 28d agoNEGATIVE
    Tyson Cuts Profit Outlook Again as Beef Segment Worsens

    Tyson Foods Inc. has once again lowered its annual profit forecast, citing intensified challenges within its beef segment. The company's performance is increasingly hampered by unfavorable market conditions in beef processing, leading to a downward revision of its financial projections for the fiscal year. Investors are likely to react negatively to this repeated guidance cut, signaling ongoing operational difficulties and potential margin erosion. The news suggests a need for caution regarding Tyson's near-term earnings potential and overall business resilience.

  • 8/13/2026NEGATIVE
    Tyson to Close More Beef Plants as US Cattle Shortage Drags On

    Tyson Foods Inc. announced plans to close additional beef processing plants, signaling a significant restructuring within the US beefpacking industry. This move is a direct response to a persistent shortage of cattle, which has been impacting operational capacity and profitability. The company's decision underscores the ongoing challenges faced by the sector, potentially leading to reduced supply and increased costs for consumers. Investors will be monitoring the company's ability to navigate these supply chain disruptions and adapt its operational footprint to the current market conditions.

  • 8/3/2026NEGATIVE
    Tyson Falls on 3Q Results; Bristol-Myers Squibb Surges on Potential Acquisition | Stock Movers

    Tyson Foods experienced a significant stock drop following its third-quarter earnings report, which revealed a sales shortfall. The decline was primarily attributed to a 16% reduction in beef sales volume. Furthermore, the company has revised its full-year profit forecasts downwards for both the total company and its beef segment. Investors are reacting negatively to the reduced sales and profit outlook, indicating potential headwinds for the protein producer.

  • 7/27/2026POSITIVE
    Tyson, JBS Shares Surge as US Reopens Mexico Cattle Imports After Screwworm Ban

    Tyson Foods Inc. and JBS NV shares experienced significant gains following the US government's decision to lift the ban on cattle imports from Mexico. This move is expected to alleviate a domestic shortage of animals, which has been driving up costs for meatpackers. The resumption of imports is anticipated to stabilize and potentially lower feedstock prices for Tyson, improving its profit margins and operational efficiency. Investors view this development positively, signaling a return to more normalized supply chains and reduced cost pressures for the company.

via Markets Gazette