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Based on key financial metrics such as the price-to-sales ratio, shareholder yield and the price-earnings ratio, the following 7 stocks made the list for top value stocks in the Food Products industry. Those looking for value stocks to add to their portfolio may want to use this list as a starting point for further investment research.

Why Focus on Undervalued Food Products Stocks?

Value investors seek to buy stocks at a discount to their intrinsic value. Long-term returns show that such strategies are advantageous. Value stocks, as a group, tend to outperform growth stocks over extended periods of time. Typically, value investors perform financial analysis of numerous metrics, don’t follow the herd and are long-term investors.

AAII’s A+ Investor Value Grade is derived from a stock’s Value Score. The Value Score is the percentile rank of the average of the percentile ranks of the price-to-sales ratio, price-earnings ratio, enterprise-value-to-EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio, shareholder yield, price-to-book-value ratio and price-to-free-cash-flow ratio. The score is variable, meaning it can consider all six ratios or, should any of the six ratios not be valid, the remaining ratios that are valid. To be assigned a Value Score, stocks must have a valid (non-null) ratio and corresponding ranking for at least two of the six valuation ratios.

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7 Undervalued Food Products Stocks

Of course, there are countless value stocks that are worth mentioning, but this is a concise list of the top 7 undervalued stocks in the Food Products industry for Saturday, August 22, 2026. Let’s take a closer look at their individual scores to see how they measure up against each other and the Food Products industry median.

Company	Ticker	Price/Sales	Price/Earnings	EV/EBITDA	Shareholder Yield	Price/Book Value	Price/Free Cash Flow	Value Grade
Darling Ingredients Inc.	DAR	1.59	17.7	7.5	(0.1%)	1.98	11.8	B
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.	JBSS	0.73	14.0	8.4	5.7%	2.27	na	A
McCormick & Company, Incorporated	MKC	2.02	9.2	9.2	3.3%	2.13	28.6	B
Post Holdings, Inc.	POST	0.48	14.8	10.6	19.0%	1.15	7.2	A
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation	PPC	0.42	14.1	6.3	(0.2%)	2.05	25.2	B
Seaboard Corporation	SEB	0.40	6.4	na	1.4%	0.74	na	A
Vital Farms, Inc.	VITL	0.60	na	na	3.7%	1.60	na	A

The Value Grade is assigned based on how each stock’s composite valuation compares to all other stocks.

The process for assigning grades starts with each variable for a given stock. The percentile rankings for all valid ratios that a stock has are calculated. So, for instance, a stock could have a price-to-book ranking in the 43rd percentile, a price-earnings ranking in the 67th percentile, a price-to-sales ranking in the 23rd percentile, etc. Then, those rankings are averaged for each stock. (A minimum of two valid variables are required, though all six will be used if available.)

Once the average of the individual variables is calculated, that average is ranked against all stocks. Put another way, each stock’s composite valuation is compared to all other stocks. These ranks are then sorted into quintiles from the cheapest 20% (a grade of A) to the most expensive 20% (a grade of F).

As always, we recommend that you conduct proper due diligence and research before investing in any security. We also suggest that investors utilize numerous grades, not just value, when it comes to deciding whether a company is a good fit for their allocation needs.

Darling Ingredients Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric	Score	DAR	Industry Median
Price/Sales	42	1.59	0.76
Price/Earnings	44	17.7	18.4
EV/EBITDA	23	7.5	10.3
Shareholder Yield	50	(0.1%)	0.0%
Price/Book Value	49	1.98	1.73
Price/Free Cash Flow	29	11.8	31.4

Darling Ingredients Inc. develops, produces, and sells sustainable natural ingredients from edible and inedible bio-nutrients in North America, Europe, China, South America, and internationally. The Feed Ingredients segment collects and processes animal by-products into non-food grade oils and protein meals; bakery residuals into cookie meal used in poultry and swine rations; used cooking oil into non-food grade fats; and porcine and bovine blood into blood plasma powder and hemoglobin. This segment is also involved in the processing of selected portions of slaughtered animals into pet food, as well as of cattle hides and hog skins; production of organic fertilizers; rearing and processing of black soldier fly larvae into specialty proteins and fats for use in animal feed and pet food; and grease trap collection services to food service establishments. Its Food Ingredients segment engages in the purchase and processing of beef and pork bone chips, beef hides, and pig and fish skins into collagen; collection and processing of porcine and bovine intestines into natural casings; extraction and processing of porcine mucosa into crude heparin; collection and refining of animal fat into food grade fat; and processing of bones to bone chips and bone ash. The Fuel Ingredients segment is involved in the conversion of organic sludge and food waste into biogas; collection and conversion of fallen stock and certain animal by-products into low-grade energy sources; and processing of manure into natural bio-phosphate. It also provides environmental services, including disposal services; and yellow grease, fuel feedstock, and agriculture-based biofuels. The company sells its products under the Rendac, Sonac, FASA, Ecoson, Rousselot, Gelnex, and CTH brands. The company was formerly known as Darling International Inc. and changed its name to Darling Ingredients Inc. in May 2014. Darling Ingredients Inc. was founded in 1882 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

Darling Ingredients Inc. has a Value Score of 66, which is considered to be undervalued.

When you look at Darling Ingredients Inc.’s price-to-sales ratio at 1.59 compared to the industry median at 0.76, this company has a higher price relative to revenue compared to its peers. This could make Darling Ingredients Inc.’s stock less attractive for value investors.

Darling Ingredients Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 17.70 compared to the industry median at 18.40. This means it has a lower share price relative to earnings compared to its peers. This could make Darling Ingredients Inc. more attractive for value investors.

Now, let’s assess Darling Ingredients Inc.’s EV/EBITDA ratio, also known as enterprise multiple. At 7.5, when compared to the industry median of 10.3, the company may be considered undervalued in relation to its peers. Value investors could use the enterprise multiple to identify stocks that are considered overvalued or undervalued relative to their industry.

Shareholder yield is the sum of a stock’s dividend yield (paid over previous 12 months minus special dividends) and the percentage of net share buybacks over the previous 12 months. Darling Ingredients Inc.’s shareholder yield is lower than its industry median ratio of 0.00%. Value investors may look for an attractive shareholder yield because it can be a powerful tool for identifying if the company has a good management team.

As one of the most common value metrics, the price-to-book ratio evaluates a company’s current market price relative to its book value. Darling Ingredients Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its industry median ratio of 1.73. This could make Darling Ingredients Inc. less attractive to investors looking for a new addition to their portfolio.

Lastly, let’s take a look at Darling Ingredients Inc.’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio (P/FCF), which can indicate a company’s market value relative to its operating cash flow. Darling Ingredients Inc.’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio is lower than its industry median ratio of 31.35. This could make Darling Ingredients Inc. more attractive because the lower P/FCF ratio indicates that Darling Ingredients Inc. is undervalued. The P/FCF ratio metric can also be viewed over a long-term time frame to see if the company's cash flow to share price value is generally improving or worsening.

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric	Score	JBSS	Industry Median
Price/Sales	25	0.73	0.76
Price/Earnings	33	14.0	18.4
EV/EBITDA	28	8.4	10.3
Shareholder Yield	13	5.7%	0.0%
Price/Book Value	55	2.27	1.73
Price/Free Cash Flow	na	na	31.4

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc., through its subsidiary, JBSS Ventures, LLC, engages in the process and distribution of tree nuts and peanuts in the United States. The company offers raw and processed nuts, including almonds, pecans, peanuts, walnuts, cashews, macadamia nuts, pistachios, pine nuts, and filberts in various styles and seasonings; and bar product line, including chewy granola, fruit and grain, sweet and salty, dipped chewy granola, crunchy, energy, fiber, nut, fig, and protein bars. It also offers peanut butter in various sizes and varieties; salad toppings, dried fruit and chocolate, and yogurt coated products; recipe ingredients; bulk food products; sunflower kernels, pepitas, snack mixes, almond and cashew butter, candy and confections, corn snacks, chickpea snacks, sesame sticks, and other sesame snack; and various toppings for ice cream and yogurt. In addition, the company operates a retail store. The company provides its products under the Fisher, Orchard Valley Harvest, Squirrel Brand, and Southern Style Nuts brands as well as under various private brands. It serves retailers and wholesalers, and commercial ingredient and contract packaging customers through a network of independent brokers, distributors, and suppliers. John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Elgin, Illinois.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. has a Value Score of 83, which is considered to be undervalued.

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 14.0 compared to the industry median at 18.4. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. more attractive for value investors.

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its peers. This could make John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. more attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.73.

You can read more about John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric	Score	MKC	Industry Median
Price/Sales	48	2.02	0.76
Price/Earnings	13	9.2	18.4
EV/EBITDA	32	9.2	10.3
Shareholder Yield	24	3.3%	0.0%
Price/Book Value	52	2.13	1.73
Price/Free Cash Flow	65	28.6	31.4

McCormick & Company, Incorporated manufactures, markets, and distributes herbs, spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the food industry. It operates in two segments, Consumer and Flavor Solutions. The Consumer segment offers spices, herbs, and seasonings, as well as condiments, sauces, and desserts. This segment markets its products under the McCormick, French’s, Frank’s RedHot, Lawry’s, Cholula Hot Sauce, Club House, Gourmet Garden, and OLD BAY brands in the Americas; Ducros, Schwartz, Kamis, LA Drogheria, and Vahiné brands in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa; and McCormick and DaQiao brands in the Asia/Pacific (APAC), as well as desserts under the Aeroplane brand; and packaged chilled herbs under the Gourmet Garden brand. Its authentic regional brands include Zatarain’s, Stubb’s, Thai Kitchen, and Simply Asia. The company also supplies its products under private labels. This segment serves retailers, including grocery, mass merchandise, warehouse clubs, discount and drug stores, and e-commerce retailers directly and indirectly through distributors and wholesale foodservice suppliers. The Flavor Solutions segment offers seasoning blends, spices, herbs, condiments, coating systems, and compound flavors to multinational food manufacturers and foodservice customers. It serves foodservice customers directly and indirectly through distributors. The company was founded in 1889 and is headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated has a Value Score of 67, which is considered to be undervalued.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated’s price-earnings ratio is 9.2 compared to the industry median at 18.4. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes McCormick & Company, Incorporated more attractive for value investors.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its peers. This could make McCormick & Company, Incorporated more attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.73.

You can read more about McCormick & Company, Incorporated’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

Post Holdings, Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric	Score	POST	Industry Median
Price/Sales	18	0.48	0.76
Price/Earnings	36	14.8	18.4
EV/EBITDA	40	10.6	10.3
Shareholder Yield	1	19.0%	0.0%
Price/Book Value	26	1.15	1.73
Price/Free Cash Flow	15	7.2	31.4

Post Holdings, Inc. operates as a consumer packaged goods holding company in the United States and internationally. It operates through Post Consumer Brands, Weetabix, Foodservice, and Refrigerated Retail segments. The Post Consumer Brands segment manufactures, markets, and sells branded and private label ready-to-eat (RTE) cereals under Honey Bunches of Oats, Pebbles, and Malt-O-Meal brands; hot cereal; peanut butter under the Peter Pan brand; and branded and private label pet food under Rachael Ray Nutrish, Nature’s Recipe, 9Lives, Kibbles ’n Bits and Gravy Train brands. The Weetabix segment manufactures, markets, and distributes branded and private label RTE cereal under Weetabix and Alpen brands; hot cereals and other cereal-based food products; private label cereals; and protein-based shakes under the UFIT brand, and nutritional snacks. The Foodservice segment produces and distributes egg products primarily under Papetti’s and Abbotsford Farms brands, as well as potato products in the foodservice and food ingredient channels. The segment also manufactures certain meat products. The Refrigerated Retail segment produces and distributes side dish, potato, sausage products under Bob Evans, Bob Evans Farms, and Simply Potatoes brands; eggs and egg products under Bob Evans Egg Whites and Egg Beaters brands; and cheese and other dairy products under Crystal Farms brand. It serves grocery stores, mass merchandise customers, supercenters, club stores, natural/specialty stores, dollar stores, discounters, wholesalers, convenience stores, pet supply retailers, drug store customers, foodservice distributors, and national restaurant chains, as well as sells its products in the military, ecommerce, and foodservice channels. The company was founded in 1895 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

Post Holdings, Inc. has a Value Score of 93, which is considered to be undervalued.

Post Holdings, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 14.8 compared to the industry median at 18.4. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Post Holdings, Inc. more attractive for value investors.

Post Holdings, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Post Holdings, Inc. less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.73.

You can read more about Post Holdings, Inc.’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric	Score	PPC	Industry Median
Price/Sales	16	0.42	0.76
Price/Earnings	34	14.1	18.4
EV/EBITDA	16	6.3	10.3
Shareholder Yield	51	(0.2%)	0.0%
Price/Book Value	51	2.05	1.73
Price/Free Cash Flow	60	25.2	31.4

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation produces, processes, markets, and distributes fresh, frozen, and value-added chicken and pork products to retailers, distributors, and foodservice operators in the United States, Europe, and Mexico. The company offers fresh products, including refrigerated whole or cut-up chicken, selected chicken parts that are either marinated or non-marinated, primary pork cuts, added value pork, pork ribs, and lamb products; and prepared products, which include fully cooked, ready-to-cook and individually frozen chicken parts, strips, nuggets and patties, processed sausages, bacon, smoked meat, gammon joints, pre-packed meats, sandwich and deli counter meats, and meat balls and coated foods. It also provides plant-based protein, ready-to-eat meals, multi-protein frozen food, vegetarian food, and desserts. In addition, its exported products include whole chickens and chicken parts for distributors in the U.S. or frozen for distribution to export markets and primary pork cuts, hog heads, and trotters frozen for distribution. The company offers its products under the Pilgrim’s, Just BARE, Gold’n Pump, Gold Kist, County Pride, Pierce Chicken, Pilgrim’s Mexico, To-Ricos, Del Dia, Moy Park, Matteson’s, Richmond, Fridge Raiders, and Denny brands. It serves chain restaurants, food processors, broad-line distributors, and other institutions; and retail market, such as grocery store chains, wholesale clubs, and other retail distributors. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Greeley, Colorado. Pilgrim's Pride Corporation operates as a subsidiary of JBS N.V.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation has a Value Score of 69, which is considered to be undervalued.

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation’s price-earnings ratio is 14.1 compared to the industry median at 18.4. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Pilgrim's Pride Corporation more attractive for value investors.

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its peers. This could make Pilgrim's Pride Corporation more attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.73.

You can read more about Pilgrim's Pride Corporation’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

Seaboard Corporation’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric	Score	SEB	Industry Median
Price/Sales	16	0.40	0.76
Price/Earnings	7	6.4	18.4
EV/EBITDA	na	na	10.3
Shareholder Yield	35	1.4%	0.0%
Price/Book Value	13	0.74	1.73
Price/Free Cash Flow	na	na	31.4

Seaboard Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates in agricultural, energy, and ocean transportation business worldwide. It operates through Pork, Commodity Trading and Milling (CT&M), Marine, Liquid Fuels, Power, and Turkey segments. The Pork segment produces and sells pork products to further processors, food service operators, grocery stores, and distributors; and hogs. The CT&M segment sources, transports, and markets wheat, corn, soybeans, soybean meal, and other commodities; and produces and sells wheat flour, maize meal, manufactured feed, and oilseed crush commodities. The Marine segment provides cargo shipping services; owns and leases dry, refrigerated, specialized containers, and other related equipment; and operates a terminal and an off-port warehouse and cargo storage. The Liquid Fuels segment owns biodiesel plants and terminal facilities. The Power segment operates as an independent power producer that generates electricity for the power grid in the Dominican Republic. The Turkey segment produces and processes turkey products to retail stores, food service outlets, and industrial entities, as well as exports products to foreign markets. The company also produces and sells sugar and alcohol. Seaboard Corporation was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Merriam, Kansas.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

Seaboard Corporation has a Value Score of 97, which is considered to be undervalued.

Seaboard Corporation’s price-earnings ratio is 6.4 compared to the industry median at 18.4. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Seaboard Corporation more attractive for value investors.

Seaboard Corporation’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Seaboard Corporation less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.73.

You can read more about Seaboard Corporation’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

Vital Farms, Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric	Score	VITL	Industry Median
Price/Sales	21	0.60	0.76
Price/Earnings	na	na	18.4
EV/EBITDA	na	na	10.3
Shareholder Yield	22	3.7%	0.0%
Price/Book Value	41	1.60	1.73
Price/Free Cash Flow	na	na	31.4

Vital Farms, Inc., a food company, packages, markets, and distributes shell eggs, butter, and other products in the United States. The company produces products sourced from animals raised on family farms, including shell eggs, stick butter, hard-boiled eggs, and liquid whole eggs under the Vital Farms brand and other trade names. It offers its products through third parties and direct to retailers, and commercial and non-commercial foodservice operators. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

Vital Farms, Inc. has a Value Score of 86, which is considered to be undervalued.

Vital Farms, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Vital Farms, Inc. less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.73.

You can read more about Vital Farms, Inc.’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

Other Food Products Stock Grades

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Choosing Which of the 7 Best Food Products Stocks Is Right for You

Choosing which value stocks to invest in will ultimately depend on your individual goals and allocation; however, comparing similar value stocks in the same industry can help you analyze which might be better investments for you in the long run. So, let’s take a look at the Value Grade for all of our stocks.

Darling Ingredients Inc. stock has a Value Grade of B.
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of A.
McCormick & Company, Incorporated stock has a Value Grade of B.
Post Holdings, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of A.
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation stock has a Value Grade of B.
Seaboard Corporation stock has a Value Grade of A.
Vital Farms, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of A.

Now that you have a bit more background about each of the 7 undervalued stocks in the Food Products industry as well as their overall grades, it’s time for you to conduct additional research to see if these could fit your portfolio needs based on your goals and risk tolerance. AAII can help you figure out both and identify which investments align with what works best for you.

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