Tyson Foods (TSN) Stock Analysis

November 11, 2026

This is a peer-relative look at Tyson Foods (TSN): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for Tyson Foods (TSN)
Profile Item	TSN
Name	Tyson Foods, Inc. Class A Common Stock
Country/Region	United States
GICS Sector	Consumer Staples
GICS Industry Group	Food, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS Industry	Food Products
GICS Sub-Industry	Packaged Foods & Meats
Market Capitalization	21.00 billion USD
Currency	USD
Exchange	NYSE
Listing Date	March 17, 1980
Security Type	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

TSN

GSPC

Tyson Foods (TSN) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Tyson Foods (TSN) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Tyson Foods (TSN) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Tyson Foods (TSN) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: TSN	Industry group median
Total Return (1Y)	17.84%	9.07%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	12.78%	2.06%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	-2.91%	1.14%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

TSN

GSPC

Tyson Foods (TSN) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Tyson Foods (TSN) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Tyson Foods (TSN) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: TSN	Industry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	27.04%	32.65%
Beta (5Y)	0.36	0.43
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-52.11%	-51.71%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. TSN is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Tyson Foods (TSN) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: TSN	Industry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	0.50	0.14
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	0.78	0.20

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Tyson Foods (TSN) posts ROE of 3.26%, in the lower peer quartile. Shareholders’ equity is not producing as much profit as it does at most peers, so margins, asset turns, or balance-sheet structure deserve a closer look.

TSN

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

3.26%

Group distribution

Max: 32.02%
Q3: 16.61%
Median: 10.05%
Q1: 4.10%
TSN: 3.26%
Min: -10.50%

Largest peers

PEP: 52.19%
KO: 40.59%
BTI: 13.42%
TSN: 3.26%
PM: --
BUD: --
MO: --

Where Tyson Foods (TSN) stands on ROE within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

Tyson Foods (TSN) keeps 1.03% of revenue as net profit, in the lower peer quartile for net margin. More of each sales dollar is being absorbed by costs, financing, taxes, or other charges than at most peers.

TSN

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

1.03%

Group distribution

Max: 24.83%
Q3: 11.22%
Median: 5.94%
Q1: 2.05%
TSN: 1.03%
Min: -11.49%

Largest peers

MO: 39.33%
KO: 28.65%
BTI: 24.99%
PM: 24.83%
BUD: 15.42%
PEP: 11.09%
TSN: 1.03%

Where Tyson Foods (TSN) stands on net margin within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Tyson Foods (TSN) turns 2.71% of revenue into operating profit, in the lower peer quartile for operating margin. Operating costs are taking a larger share of sales than they do at most peers.

TSN

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

2.71%

Group distribution

Max: 34.91%
Q3: 17.57%
Median: 11.06%
Q1: 4.15%
TSN: 2.71%
Min: -15.06%

Largest peers

MO: 61.48%
PM: 41.94%
BTI: 34.91%
KO: 33.36%
BUD: 27.48%
PEP: 16.88%
TSN: 2.71%

Where Tyson Foods (TSN) stands on operating margin within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

Tyson Foods (TSN) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: TSN	Industry group median
ROE (TTM)	3.26%	10.05%
ROA (TTM)	2.57%	5.25%
Net Margin (TTM)	1.03%	5.94%
Operating Margin (TTM)	2.71%	11.06%
Gross Margin (TTM)	6.55%	34.26%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Tyson Foods (TSN) grew revenue 2.12%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

Tyson Foods (TSN): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

Tyson Foods (TSN) grew earnings per share -40.89%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

Tyson Foods (TSN): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

Tyson Foods (TSN) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: TSN	Industry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)	2.12%	2.38%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	0.72%	2.51%
EPS Growth (YoY)	-40.89%	-2.47%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	-46.97%	4.29%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Tyson Foods (TSN) has current ratio of 1.43, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.

TSN

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

1.43

Group distribution

Max: 4.01
Q3: 2.35
Median: 1.53
TSN: 1.43
Q1: 1.02
Min: 0.33

Largest peers

TSN: 1.43
KO: 1.38
PM: 1.02
PEP: 0.94
BTI: 0.84
MO: 0.58
BUD: --

Where Tyson Foods (TSN) stands on current ratio within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Tyson Foods (TSN) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.

TSN

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

0.44

Group distribution

Max: 2.19
Q3: 1.11
Median: 0.68
TSN: 0.44
Q1: 0.33
Min: 0.00

Largest peers

PEP: 2.31
KO: 1.07
BTI: 0.72
BUD: 0.72
TSN: 0.44
PM: --
MO: --

Where Tyson Foods (TSN) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

Tyson Foods (TSN) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: TSN	Industry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)	1.43	1.53
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.44	0.68
Net Debt / EBITDA	2.62	2.57

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Tyson Foods (TSN) has dividend yield of 0.83%, in the industry’s normal income range. It provides a meaningful dividend without the red flag of an unusually high headline yield.

TSN

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

0.83%

Group distribution

Max: 9.38%
Q3: 3.77%
Median: 1.76%
TSN: 0.83%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

MO: 5.53%
PEP: 4.07%
BTI: 3.88%
PM: 2.98%
KO: 2.19%
BUD: 1.91%
TSN: 0.83%

Where Tyson Foods (TSN) stands on dividend yield within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Tyson Foods (TSN) has payout ratio of 125.31%, meaning dividends exceeded current-period earnings. The gap would need to be covered by cash, retained earnings, financing, or other sources, so earnings alone do not support the payout.

TSN

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

125.31%

Group distribution

Max: 199.19%
TSN: 125.31%
Q3: 81.03%
Median: 41.52%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

TSN: 125.31%
MO: 88.45%
PM: 87.74%
BTI: 83.97%
PEP: 73.02%
KO: 61.95%
BUD: 27.35%

Where Tyson Foods (TSN) stands on payout ratio within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Tyson Foods (TSN) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: TSN	Industry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.83%	1.76%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	125.31%	41.52%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Tyson Foods (TSN) trades at P/E ratio of 36.84, in the richer earnings-multiple quartile for its industry. That premium needs support from growth, durable earnings, or stronger business quality.

TSN

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

36.84

Group distribution

Max: 52.52
TSN: 36.84
Q3: 30.78
Median: 18.76
Q1: 12.77
Min: 4.72

Largest peers

TSN: 36.84
PM: 28.89
KO: 28.22
PEP: 17.78
BUD: 17.07
MO: 15.69
BTI: 15.61

Where Tyson Foods (TSN) stands on P/E ratio within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Tyson Foods (TSN) trades at 0.38 on P/S ratio, in the lower sales-valuation quartile for its industry. That points to a cheaper revenue stream than most peers, with margin quality still doing the heavy lifting.

TSN

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

0.38

Group distribution

Max: 4.64
Q3: 2.27
Median: 1.17
Q1: 0.52
TSN: 0.38
Min: 0.00

Largest peers

KO: 8.06
PM: 7.15
MO: 6.14
BTI: 5.08
BUD: 2.58
PEP: 1.96
TSN: 0.38

Where Tyson Foods (TSN) stands on P/S ratio within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Tyson Foods (TSN) trades at 1.16 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.

TSN

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

1.16

Group distribution

Max: 6.35
Q3: 3.07
Median: 1.58
TSN: 1.16
Q1: 0.82
Min: 0.00

Largest peers

KO: 11.01
BUD: 10.60
BTI: 10.59
PEP: 8.65
TSN: 1.16
PM: -38.86
MO: -56.93

Where Tyson Foods (TSN) stands on P/B ratio within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Tyson Foods (TSN) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: TSN	Industry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)	36.84	18.76
P/S Ratio (TTM)	0.38	1.17
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	1.16	1.58
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	5.67%	4.66%