Stock Analysis
Tyson Foods, Inc.TSN
P/E 33.65×· 5Y range 5.44–116.38×· 71th percentile of history
Sector: Consumer Defensive · Industry: Poultry Slaughtering And Processing
AnalystsHold20 analystsP/E 33.6× sits at the 71st percentile of its 5.086926762491444-year history.
Cash covers 15% of debt · Q1 2026.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, fairly valued
Strengths
- Quality90
Risks
- Profitability21
- Growth31
Mixed picture — no clear quality or value edge.
What's happening with TSN
Profile
Strong earnings quality; profitability, moat and growth lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation62/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (71th pct)5/25
- FCF yield (6.1%)20/25
- P/S (0.3x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (20.8x)12/25
- Growth31/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (3.7%)6/25
- Net income CAGR (-37.2%)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (-36.8%)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (160.7%)25/25
- Profitability21/100 · Weak
- ROIC (4.0%)5/25
- ROE (3.2%)5/25
- Net margin (1.0%)6/25
- Operating margin (2.3%)5/25
- Financial Health50/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (1.90)10/25
- Current ratio (1.53)18/25
- Interest coverage (2.5x)10/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 20%)12/25
- Quality90/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (5/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-2.65)25/25
- FCF conversion (202%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 3.0%)25/25
- Moat23/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (2/9 yrs)0/25
- Median gross margin (12.5%)0/25
- FCF-positive years (8/9 yrs)18/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -1.2%)5/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Interest coverage 2.5× — thin debt cushion
About Tyson Foods, Inc.
Tyson Foods is a protein-focused food producer, selling raw chicken, beef, pork, and prepared foods. Show more
Chicken and beef are its two largest segments, composing about 40% and 30% of sales, respectively. Prepared foods constituted 18% of fiscal 2025 sales and include brands like Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Ball Park, and Sara Lee. However, most of these are in product categories rife with competition where Tyson does not have a massive market share lead. Tyson sells some products overseas, but the international segment accounts for just 4% of total revenue. The company is an active acquirer, with more recent years' purchases focused on international and food-service markets.
Headquarters: SPRINGDALE, AR · Employees: 133,000 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
62BP/E (TTM)33.3xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 5.4x–116.4x · 71st pct
P/FCF13.4xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield6.1%A
Grade A: ValueTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -0.3%–9.7% · 63rd pct
P/S (TTM)0.34xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 0.2x–0.7x · 13th pct
EV/EBIT20.8xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 5.3x–75.6x · 67th pct
EV/Sales0.5xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E12.8xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio1.06xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio160.05D
Grade D: ExpensiveFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield3.70%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio122.3%D
Grade D: UnsustainableDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
21EROIC4.0%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE3.2%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA1.6%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin1.0%D
Grade D: LowNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin2.3%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin6.1%D
Grade D: LowGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin2.1%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin1.9%D
Grade D: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
31DRevenue CAGR3.7%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR-37.2%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)-36.8%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth160.7%A
Grade A: HighAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-3.6%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income17.4%C
Grade C: MedStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.2%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
50CAltman Z-Score1.90C
Grade C: Gray zoneBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.53xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.55xC
Grade C: Ok(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage2.5xD
Grade D: RiskyEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment6.1yC
Grade C: AverageYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT5.6xD
Grade D: HighLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.46xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.15xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
90A+Piotroski F-Score5/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.65A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion202.3%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability3.0%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue1.5%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover1.56xA
Grade A: HighRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Schomburger Jeffrey K Filed | Schomburger Jeffrey K | BuyOpen market buy | +19.4K | |
TYSON JOHN H Filed | TYSON JOHN H | Grant / award | +51.9K | |
Schomburger Jeffrey K Filed | Schomburger Jeffrey K | Grant / award | +48.4K | |
MORRIS WES Filed | MORRIS WES | Grant / award | +25.9K | |
COLE DEVIN Filed | COLE DEVIN | Tax withholding | -3015 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COLE DEVIN Filed | COLE DEVIN | Tax withholding | -7510 | |
COLE DEVIN Filed | COLE DEVIN | Tax withholding | -766 | |
Deckinger Adam S. Filed | Deckinger Adam S. | Tax withholding | -2715 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
23EROIC >12% Years2/9 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)12.5%D
Grade D: WeakMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years8/9 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-1.2%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$1.63
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$2.10
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$51.36
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$8.36B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$1.28B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$7.08B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$18.02B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability2.00xA
Grade A: SolidTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$19.11B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.40B
Grade B: DefensivePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN)
TSN is up 1.59% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for Tyson Foods, Inc.. Altman Z-Score of 1.90 falls in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) — financial distress is unlikely but not ruled out. Beneish M-Score of -2.65 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Takes ~6.1 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- Tyson Foods, Inc. posted a net loss in 1 of 9 available completed fiscal years (2017–2025).
- The stock currently yields 3.7% in dividends.
See how TSN ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all TSN moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12 | After-hours | 51.98 | -2.71% | -2.61 |
| Oct 2 | Regular | 51.88 | +2.78% | 3.33 |
| Oct 2 | After-hours | 51.89 | +2.81% | 3.36 |
Frequently Asked Questions about TSN
What is the current Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) stock price?
TSN is trading at $54.90 at the last market close, up 1.59% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks TSN pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is TSN stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Tyson Foods, Inc.'s financial health at 50/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is TSN stock overvalued?
Tyson Foods, Inc. trades at a trailing P/E of 33.3 and our valuation score rates it 62/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Tyson Foods, Inc. report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for TSN. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Tyson Foods, Inc. operate in?
Tyson Foods, Inc. operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, within the Poultry Slaughtering And Processing industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Tyson Foods, Inc. do?
Tyson Foods is a protein-focused food producer, selling raw chicken, beef, pork, and prepared foods.
About Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) Stock
Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Poultry Slaughtering And Processing industry. As of the latest update, Tyson Foods, Inc. is trading at $54.90, up 1.59% on the day with a market capitalization of $19.1 billion. The financial health score for TSN is 50/100, which indicates moderate financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for TSN stock.
TSN Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time TSN stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for TSN with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Tyson Foods, Inc. across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 50/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for TSN.
- Sector peers: Compare TSN against 4 other consumer defensive stocks on key financial metrics.
Is TSN a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) as an investment. The financial health score of 50/100 suggests moderate financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
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