What is the current annual debt to equity of SFD?

As of today, SFD annual debt to equity is 0.35

What is 1-year change in SFD annual debt to equity?

SFD annual debt to equity is down -12.50% year-over-year

What is 3-year change in SFD annual debt to equity?

SFD annual debt to equity is up +6.06% over the past 3 years

How far is SFD annual debt to equity from its all-time high?

SFD annual debt to equity is currently -88.49% below its historical high of 3.04 set on April 1, 1985

How does SFD annual debt to equity rank versus sector peers?

SFD annual debt to equity is higher than 45.00% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector

When is SFD next annual earnings release?

As of today, the next annual earnings release for SFD has not been scheduled

What is the current quarterly debt to equity of SFD?

As of today, SFD quarterly debt to equity is 0.35

What is SFD quarterly debt to equity most recent change?

SFD quarterly debt to equity remained unchanged on March 29, 2026

What is 1-year change in SFD quarterly debt to equity?

SFD quarterly debt to equity is down -7.89% year-over-year

How far is SFD quarterly debt to equity from its all-time high?

SFD quarterly debt to equity is currently -78.26% below its historical high of 1.61 set on October 1, 1999

How does SFD quarterly debt to equity rank versus sector peers?

SFD quarterly debt to equity is higher than 46.88% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector

When is SFD next earnings release?

The next earnings release for SFD is on August 11, 2026

SFD Debt To Equity Ratio History & Chart Since 1984

Annual Debt To Equity

0.350.05-12.50%

December 28, 2025

Summary

Current Value: As of today, SFD annual debt to equity is 0.35, down -12.50% on December 28, 2025
Historical Performance: SFD annual debt to equity is up +6.06% over the past 3 years
All-Time High Comparison: SFD annual debt to equity is currently -88.49% below its historical high of 3.04 set on April 1, 1985
3-Year Low Comparison: SFD annual debt to equity is +6.06% above its 3-year low of 0.33 reached on December 31, 2023
Sector Comparison: SFD annual debt to equity is higher than 45.00% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector

Debt To Equity Chart

Performance

SFD Performance
Metric	Date	Value	1Y	3Y	5Y	15Y
Annual Debt To Equity	Dec 28, 25	0.35	-12.5%	+6.1%	–	-41.7%
Quarterly Debt To Equity	Mar 29, 26	0.35	-7.9%	+6.1%	+6.1%	-41.7%
Price	Jul 31, 26	$26.04	+8.0%	–	–	–
Annual Total Debt	Dec 28, 25	$2.40B	+2.2%	-3.0%	+100.0%	+12.9%
	Dec 28, 25	$6.80B	+16.6%	-7.8%	–	+91.8%
	Dec 28, 25	2.97	+20.7%	+38.8%	–	+9.2%
	Dec 28, 25	1.63	+55.2%	+61.4%	–	+52.3%
	Dec 28, 25	$74.00M	+25.4%	-8.6%	–	-48.5%
	Dec 28, 25	$2.32B	+1.6%	-2.8%	–	+17.4%
	Mar 29, 26	7	-12.5%	–	–	0.0%
	Jul 31, 26	3.51	+8.0%	–	–	–

Debt To Equity Highs

SFD Annual Debt To Equity Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
3Y	0.40	Dec 31, 24	-12.5%
5Y	0.47	N/A	-25.5%
All	3.04	Apr 1, 85	-88.5%

Debt To Equity Lows

SFD Annual Debt To Equity Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
3Y	0.33	Dec 31, 23	+6.1%
5Y	0.33	Dec 1, 22	+6.1%
All	0.33	Dec 1, 22	+6.1%

Debt To Equity History

Year	Value	Change
2025	0.35	-12.5%
2024	0.40	+21.2%
2023	0.33	0.0%
2022	0.33	-29.8%
2015	0.47	-21.7%
2014	0.60	-25.9%
2013	0.81	+39.7%
2012	0.58	-3.3%
2011	0.60	-45.0%
2010	1.09	-6.8%
2009	1.17	-7.9%
2008	1.27	-8.0%
2007	1.38	+9.5%
2006	1.26	+5.0%
2005	1.20	+6.2%
2004	1.13	-15.0%
2003	1.33	+22.0%
2002	1.09	-9.2%

Year	Value	Change
2001	1.20	-16.7%
2000	1.44	+14.3%
1999	1.26	+9.6%
1998	1.15	-5.7%
1997	1.22	+2.5%
1996	1.19	-1.7%
1995	1.21	+10.0%
1994	1.10	-10.6%
1993	1.23	+48.2%
1992	0.83	-16.2%
1991	0.99	-27.2%
1990	1.36	+7.1%
1989	1.27	+39.6%
1988	0.91	-27.2%
1987	1.25	-44.9%
1986	2.27	-25.3%
1985	3.04	+21.1%
1984	2.51	-

FAQ

What is the current annual debt to equity of SFD?: As of today, SFD annual debt to equity is 0.35
What is 1-year change in SFD annual debt to equity?: SFD annual debt to equity is down -12.50% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in SFD annual debt to equity?: SFD annual debt to equity is up +6.06% over the past 3 years
How far is SFD annual debt to equity from its all-time high?: SFD annual debt to equity is currently -88.49% below its historical high of 3.04 set on April 1, 1985
How does SFD annual debt to equity rank versus sector peers?: SFD annual debt to equity is higher than 45.00% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector
When is SFD next annual earnings release?: As of today, the next annual earnings release for SFD has not been scheduled

Debt To Equity Formula

Debt To Equity =

Total Debt

Quarterly Debt To Equity

0.350.000.00%

March 29, 2026

Summary

Current Value: As of today, SFD quarterly debt to equity is 0.35, unchanged on March 29, 2026
Historical Performance: SFD quarterly debt to equity is down -7.89% year-over-year, up +6.06% over the past 3 years
All-Time High Comparison: SFD quarterly debt to equity is currently -78.26% below its historical high of 1.61 set on October 1, 1999
3-Year Low Comparison: SFD quarterly debt to equity is +6.06% above its 3-year low of 0.33 reached on December 31, 2023
Sector Comparison: SFD quarterly debt to equity is higher than 46.88% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector

Performance

SFD Performance
Metric	Date	Value	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
Quarterly Debt To Equity	Mar 29, 26	0.35	0.0%	-7.9%	+6.1%	+6.1%
Annual Debt To Equity	Dec 28, 25	0.35	–	-12.5%	+6.1%	–
Price	Jul 31, 26	$26.04	-0.9%	+8.0%	–	–
Quarterly Total Debt	Mar 29, 26	$2.39B	-0.3%	+2.3%	-1.3%	-1.3%
	Mar 29, 26	$6.86B	+0.9%	+10.3%	-5.2%	-5.2%
	Mar 29, 26	2.41	-18.9%	-22.5%	+19.9%	+19.9%
	Mar 29, 26	1.29	-20.9%	-7.9%	+33.0%	+33.0%
	Mar 29, 26	$675.00M	+812.2%	+1063.8%	+650.0%	+650.0%
	Mar 29, 26	$1.71B	-26.2%	-24.7%	-26.5%	-26.5%
	Mar 29, 26	7	0.0%	-12.5%	–	–
	Jul 31, 26	3.51	-0.3%	+8.0%	–	–

Quarterly Debt To Equity Highs

SFD Quarterly Debt To Equity Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1Y	0.38	N/A	-7.9%
3Y	0.47	N/A	-25.5%
5Y	0.47	N/A	-25.5%
All	1.61	Oct 1, 99	-78.3%

Quarterly Debt To Equity Lows

SFD Quarterly Debt To Equity Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1Y	0.35	Dec 28, 25	at low
3Y	0.33	Dec 31, 23	+6.1%
5Y	0.33	Dec 31, 23	+6.1%
All	0.33	Dec 31, 23	+6.1%

Quarterly Debt To Equity History

Month	Value	Change
Mar 2026	0.35	0.0%
Dec 2025	0.35	-5.4%
Sep 2025	0.37	-2.6%
Jun 2025	0.38	0.0%
Mar 2025	0.38	-5.0%
Dec 2024	0.40	-4.8%
Sep 2024	0.42	+27.3%
Dec 2023	0.33	-29.8%
Sep 2016	0.47	-4.1%
Jun 2016	0.49	+4.3%
Mar 2016	0.47	0.0%
Dec 2015	0.47	-2.1%
Sep 2015	0.48	-2.0%
Jun 2015	0.49	-7.5%
Mar 2015	0.53	-11.7%
Dec 2014	0.60	-13.0%
Sep 2014	0.69	-15.9%
Oct 2013	0.82	+2.5%
Jul 2013	0.80	-1.2%
Apr 2013	0.81	+9.5%
Jan 2013	0.74	+2.8%
Oct 2012	0.72	+20.0%
Jul 2012	0.60	+3.4%
Apr 2012	0.58	+3.6%
Jan 2012	0.56	-9.7%
Oct 2011	0.62	+5.1%
Jul 2011	0.59	-1.7%
Apr 2011	0.60	-22.1%
Jan 2011	0.77	-15.4%
Oct 2010	0.91	-15.7%
Jul 2010	1.08	-0.9%
Apr 2010	1.09	+5.8%
Jan 2010	1.03	-1.9%
Oct 2009	1.05	-18.6%
Jul 2009	1.29	+10.3%
Apr 2009	1.17	+1.7%
Jan 2009	1.15	-1.7%
Oct 2008	1.17	-8.6%
Jul 2008	1.28	+0.8%
Apr 2008	1.27	+5.8%

Month	Value	Change
Jan 2008	1.20	-4.0%
Oct 2007	1.25	+5.9%
Jul 2007	1.18	-14.5%
Apr 2007	1.38	+1.5%
Jan 2007	1.36	-9.9%
Oct 2006	1.51	+14.4%
Jul 2006	1.32	+3.9%
Apr 2006	1.27	+12.4%
Jan 2006	1.13	-11.7%
Oct 2005	1.28	+4.9%
Jul 2005	1.22	+1.7%
Apr 2005	1.20	-4.0%
Jan 2005	1.25	-3.1%
Oct 2004	1.29	+5.7%
Jul 2004	1.22	+9.9%
Apr 2004	1.11	-22.4%
Jan 2004	1.43	-8.3%
Oct 2003	1.56	+12.2%
Jul 2003	1.39	+4.5%
Apr 2003	1.33	+9.0%
Jan 2003	1.22	+2.5%
Oct 2002	1.19	+3.5%
Jul 2002	1.15	+5.5%
Apr 2002	1.09	+4.8%
Jan 2002	1.04	-10.3%
Oct 2001	1.16	-2.5%
Jul 2001	1.19	-0.8%
Apr 2001	1.20	+13.2%
Jan 2001	1.06	-22.6%
Oct 2000	1.37	-4.2%
Jul 2000	1.43	-0.7%
Apr 2000	1.44	-0.7%
Jan 2000	1.45	-9.9%
Oct 1999	1.61	+12.6%
Jul 1999	1.43	+13.5%
Apr 1999	1.26	+11.5%
Jan 1999	1.13	-24.2%
Oct 1998	1.49	-6.3%
Jul 1998	1.59	-

FAQ

What is the current quarterly debt to equity of SFD?: As of today, SFD quarterly debt to equity is 0.35
What is SFD quarterly debt to equity most recent change?: SFD quarterly debt to equity remained unchanged on March 29, 2026
What is 1-year change in SFD quarterly debt to equity?: SFD quarterly debt to equity is down -7.89% year-over-year
How far is SFD quarterly debt to equity from its all-time high?: SFD quarterly debt to equity is currently -78.26% below its historical high of 1.61 set on October 1, 1999
How does SFD quarterly debt to equity rank versus sector peers?: SFD quarterly debt to equity is higher than 46.88% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector
When is SFD next earnings release?: The next earnings release for SFD is on August 11, 2026

Debt To Equity Formula

Debt To Equity =

Total Debt

Data Sources & References

SFD Official Website www.smithfieldfoods.com
SFD Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/SFD
SFD Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/sfd