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Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) Stock Analysis

Score B

Value · Grade D · Bullish

Consumer Defensive · Farm Products

$66.00

Fair Value

$64.76

-1.9%

Conviction

4/10

Quality

D

Classification

Value

Investment Thesis

Price is above modeled value range. Quality supports holding but not attractive for new positions.

Trading near modeled fair value. No strong quantitative signal.

For New Investors

Price above modeled value range

For Current Holders

Quantitative score: neutral

Buy if

  • Price drops 15-20% (improves asymmetry)
  • Bull scenario catalysts materialize
  • Market-wide correction creates opportunity

Sell if

  • Bear scenario triggers occur
  • Quality metrics deteriorate (ROIC declining)
  • Better alternatives emerge

Valuation

Fair Value estimate: $64.76 (-1.9%). Approximately at fair value.

PEG-Based EPS

$64.07

FCF DCF Model

$74.94

EV/EBITDA

$49.25

Blended Fair Value

$64.76

Confidence

High

Methods

PEG-Based EPS, FCF 2-Stage DCF, EV/EBITDA

Quality Analysis

D

48/120 points

Low Quality

ROE (3Y Avg)

1.1%

ROIC-WACC Spread

-3.9%

D/E Ratio

0.5x

Current Ratio

1.6x

Interest Coverage

3x

FCF Positive Years

2/3

Quality Flags

  • Low ROE: 1.1% (need >12%, got 0/20 pts)
  • ROIC spread: -3.8pp (got 0/25 pts)
  • FCF positive only 2/3 years (13/20 pts)
  • Leverage: D/E 0.5x (10/15 pts)
  • Volatile gross margins: std dev 4.0pp (need <3.0pp)

Market Sentiment

Wall Street Consensus

$75.50

+14.4% Upside

13 analysts

Range: $69.00$80.00

Rating: Buy

Our model is slightly more cautious than Wall Street.

Trend & Technical

Bullish

Price ($66.02) is 12.9% above SMA 200 ($58.48). Bullish trend confirmed.

Technical Score78/100

Tech Score 78/100 — Strong technical setup. Trend, momentum, and positioning aligned bullish.

Risk & Reward

Asymmetry Ratio

2.09:1

Expected Return

+6.9%

Bull Upside

+33.4%

Bear Downside

-16.0%

Good asymmetry: 2.09:1 ratio. Upside justifies risk.

Verdict: Favorable

Scenario Analysis

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Base

Bull

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fair value of TSN?

Based on our multi-method conviction analysis, the estimated fair value of Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) is $64.76. This is calculated by blending PEG-Based EPS, FCF 2-Stage DCF, EV/EBITDA and applying a quality premium of 0% based on the company's fundamentals. The confidence level of this estimate is high.

Is TSN a buy, sell, or hold?

TSN currently has a HOLD rating with a conviction score of 4/10. Price is above modeled value range. Quality supports holding but not attractive for new positions. Price above modeled value range.

Is TSN a high-quality stock?

Tyson Foods, Inc. has a quality grade of D (48/120 points), rated as Low Quality. Key metrics include ROE of 1.1%, ROIC-WACC spread of -3.9%, and D/E ratio of 0.5x.

What type of stock is TSN?

TSN is classified as a "value" in our framework. High P/E: 52.0x, High dividend: 3.1%, Mature growth: 1.9%, Dividend paying: 3.1%

What do Wall Street analysts say about TSN?

13 Wall Street analysts have a consensus price target of $75.50 for TSN, representing +14.4% upside. Targets range from $69.00 to $80.00. The consensus recommendation is "Buy". Our model is slightly more cautious than Wall Street.

What are the risks of investing in TSN?

The risk/reward asymmetry ratio for TSN is 2.09:1, rated as Favorable. Good asymmetry: 2.09:1 ratio. Upside justifies risk. The expected return is +6.9%, with bull case upside of +33.4% and bear case downside of -16.0%.

What is the current trend for TSN?

TSN is in a bullish trend. Price ($66.02) is 12.9% above SMA 200 ($58.48). Bullish trend confirmed. The technical score is 78/100.

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Last updated: May 19, 2026 · Framework version 3.7

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