Beyond Meat (BYND)
Market Price (9/14/2025): $2.69 | Market Cap: $205.8 MilSector: Consumer Staples | Industry: Packaged Foods & Meats
Beyond Meat (BYND)
Market Price (9/14/2025): $2.69Market Cap: $205.8 MilSector: Consumer StaplesIndustry: Packaged Foods & Meats
Investment Highlights
Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -123%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -153% | Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -160 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -53% | |
Meaningful short interestShort Interest Days-to-CoverDTC = (Short Interest Share Quantity) / (Average Daily Trading Volume). Reflects how many days it would take to cover (close out) the short interest based on average volumes. High DTC can signify an increased risk of a short squeeze. is 14 | Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 576% | |
Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -5.2%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -13%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -20% | ||
Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -37%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -42% | ||
Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -79% | ||
Significant short interestShort Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 41% |
Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -123%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -153% |
Meaningful short interestShort Interest Days-to-CoverDTC = (Short Interest Share Quantity) / (Average Daily Trading Volume). Reflects how many days it would take to cover (close out) the short interest based on average volumes. High DTC can signify an increased risk of a short squeeze. is 14 |
Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -160 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -53% |
Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 576% |
Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -5.2%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -13%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -20% |
Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -37%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -42% |
Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -79% |
Significant short interestShort Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 41% |
Market Valuation
9/14/25 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
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Share Price CYE | $2.69 | $3.76 | $8.90 | $12.31 | $65.16 |
Market Cap CYE ($ Mil) | 205.8 | 260.9 | 574.7 | 784.8 | 4,128.2 |
Total Debt ($ Mil) | 1,284.3 | 1,222.0 | 1,217.1 | 1,193.7 | 1,157.2 |
Total Cash ($ Mil) | 103.5 | 131.9 | 190.5 | 309.9 | 733.3 |
Enterprise Value ($ Mil) | 1,386.6 | 1,482.9 | 1,791.8 | 1,978.5 | 5,285.4 |
Valuation Ratios | |||||
P/S TTM | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 8.9 |
P/EBIT TTM | -1.4 | -1.6 | -1.7 | -2.3 | -23.5 |
P/E TTM | -1.3 | -1.6 | -1.7 | -2.1 | -22.6 |
Sector Ratios | |||||
P/S TTM (Sector) | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.6 |
P/EBIT TTM (Sector) | 8.5 | 9.3 | 9.8 | 9.6 | 11.4 |
P/E TTM (Sector) | 12.7 | 12.1 | 14.0 | 12.0 | 16.2 |
9/14/25 | 2024 | 2023 | |
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Share Price CYE | $2.69 | $3.76 | $8.90 |
Market Cap CYE ($ Mil) | 205.8 | 260.9 | 574.7 |
Total Debt ($ Mil) | 1,284.3 | 1,222.0 | 1,217.1 |
Total Cash ($ Mil) | 103.5 | 131.9 | 190.5 |
Enterprise Value ($ Mil) | 1,386.6 | 1,482.9 | 1,791.8 |
Valuation Ratios | |||
P/S TTM | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.7 |
P/EBIT TTM | -1.4 | -1.6 | -1.7 |
P/E TTM | -1.3 | -1.6 | -1.7 |
Sector Ratios | |||
P/S TTM (Sector) | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 |
P/EBIT TTM (Sector) | 8.5 | 9.3 | 9.8 |
P/E TTM (Sector) | 12.7 | 12.1 | 14.0 |
Business Description
Beyond Meat, Inc. manufactures, markets, and sells plant-based meat products in the United States and internationally. The company sells a range of plant-based meat products across the platforms of beef, pork, and poultry.
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Price Returns Compared
Expand for Detailed View2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
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Returns | |||||||
BYND Return | 65% | -48% | -81% | -28% | -58% | -29% | -96% |
Peers Return | -7% | 6% | 15% | -11% | 6% | -16% | -11% |
S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 12% | 104% |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: K, CAG, TR, JJSF, THS. See BYND Returns vs. Peers.
[3] 2025 data is for the year up to 9/12/2025 (YTD)
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Financials
Median | |
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Name | |
Mkt Price | 29.64 |
Mkt Cap | 2.5 |
Rev LTM | 2,467 |
Op Inc LTM | 134 |
FCF LTM | 100 |
FCF 3Y Avg | 78 |
CFO LTM | 191 |
CFO 3Y Avg | 133 |
Growth & Margins
Median | |
---|---|
Name | |
Rev Chg LTM | -3.2% |
Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 2.9% |
Rev Chg Q | -1.2% |
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | -0.3% |
Op Mgn LTM | 9.5% |
Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 9.3% |
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | -0.0% |
CFO/Rev LTM | 10.5% |
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 11.7% |
FCF/Rev LTM | 5.5% |
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 6.5% |
Valuation
Median | |
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Name | |
Mkt Cap | 2.5 |
P/S | 1.0 |
P/EBIT | 11.7 |
P/E | 22.0 |
P/CFO | 9.7 |
Total Yield | 4.8% |
Dividend Yield | 1.2% |
FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 3.0% |
D/E | 0.6 |
Net D/E | 0.5 |
Returns
Median | |
---|---|
Name | |
1M Rtn | -0.1% |
3M Rtn | -9.6% |
6M Rtn | -21.2% |
12M Rtn | -36.5% |
3Y Rtn | -27.6% |
1M Excs Rtn | -5.2% |
3M Excs Rtn | -20.4% |
6M Excs Rtn | -39.4% |
12M Excs Rtn | -56.6% |
3Y Excs Rtn | -95.2% |
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Earnings Returns History
Expand for MoreForward Returns | |||
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Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
8/6/2025 | -4.1% | -3.4% | -15.8% |
5/7/2025 | -7.9% | -2.8% | 30.7% |
2/26/2025 | -10.7% | -9.8% | -7.0% |
11/6/2024 | -11.2% | -19.9% | -30.9% |
8/7/2024 | 24.6% | 9.9% | 13.0% |
5/8/2024 | -14.4% | -6.5% | -7.6% |
2/27/2024 | 30.7% | 11.5% | 10.2% |
11/2/2023 | 18.4% | 12.0% | 28.1% |
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SUMMARY STATS | |||
# Positive | 7 | 7 | 6 |
# Negative | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Median Positive | 18.4% | 9.9% | 20.5% |
Median Negative | -11.0% | -10.8% | -9.8% |
Max Positive | 30.7% | 16.8% | 30.7% |
Max Negative | -22.2% | -24.3% | -37.7% |
SEC Filings
Expand for MoreReport Date | Filing |
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6302025 | 10-Q 6/28/2025 |
3312025 | 10-Q 3/29/2025 |
12312024 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
9302024 | 10-Q 9/28/2024 |
6302024 | 10-Q 6/29/2024 |
3312024 | 10-Q 3/30/2024 |
12312023 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
9302023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
6302023 | 10-Q 7/1/2023 |
3312023 | 10-Q 4/1/2023 |
12312022 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
9302022 | 10-Q 10/1/2022 |
6302022 | 10-Q 7/2/2022 |
3312022 | 10-Q 4/2/2022 |
12312021 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
9302021 | 10-Q 10/2/2021 |
Insider Activity
Expand for MoreOwner | Title | Filing Date | Action | Price | Shares | TransactedValue | Value ofHeld Shares | Form | |
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0 | GRAYSON CHELSEA A | 8272025 | Sell | 2.60 | 492 | 1,279 | 109,702 | Form | |
1 | GRAYSON CHELSEA A | 7282025 | Sell | 3.85 | 492 | 1,894 | 164,337 | Form | |
2 | GRAYSON CHELSEA A | 6262025 | Sell | 3.50 | 492 | 1,722 | 151,120 | Form | |
3 | GRAYSON CHELSEA A | 5292025 | Sell | 3.11 | 1,125 | 3,499 | 135,811 | Form | |
4 | GRAYSON CHELSEA A | 4282025 | Sell | 2.54 | 1,125 | 2,858 | 113,777 | Form |
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