JBS

JBS N.V. is a Consumer Defensive company operating in the Packaged Foods industry. With a market capitalization of $15.49B and 280,000 employees, it is a significant player in its sector. The company's financial health indicates moderate profitability with gross margin at 13.8%, operating margin at 5.5%, and profit margin at 2.4%. Returns on equity and assets are also respectable at 24.2% and 6.7%, respectively. The balance sheet shows a debt-to-equity ratio of 249.31, indicating significant leverage, while cash reserves amount to $3.56B against total debt of $23.71B. The company's valuation context is notable for its relatively low P/E ratio at 13.83 on a TTM basis and an even lower forward P/E of 8.35. Revenue growth has been strong at 13.4% YoY, but earnings growth has been negative at -16.2%. The dividend yield is substantial at 475.0%, although the payout ratio is moderate at 65.4%.