Smithfield Foods Profit Margin

Smithfield Foods (SFD) currently reports a profit margin of 6.47% as of March 2026. That compares with 3.22% in the prior-year period — up 101.0% year over year. That is below the sector sector average of 19.69%. Use the charts on this page to explore Smithfield Foods's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Smithfield Foods's profit margin increased from 3.22% to 6.47% — a 101.0% year-over-year increase (period ending March 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Smithfield Foods's profit margin of 6.47% is lower than the its sector sector average of 19.69%. That is roughly 67.2% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Smithfield Foods's current 6.47% should be judged against industry norms (sector average: 19.69%) and against SFD's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 6.47%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The sector average is 19.69%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Smithfield Foods, and consider following SFD for alerts when major investors trade the stock.