(HRL) Hormel Foods - Ratings and Ratios
Meat, Nuts, Foods, Sausages, Hams
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Description: HRL Hormel Foods
Hormel Foods Corporation is a leading food company that develops, processes, and distributes a diverse range of meat, nuts, and other food products to various customers globally. The companys product portfolio includes perishable and shelf-stable items, such as meats, nut butters, snack nuts, and meal solutions, sold under multiple brands. With a presence in the US and international markets, Hormel operates through three business segments: Retail, Foodservice, and International.
From a business perspective, Hormels diversified brand portfolio, including well-known brands like SPAM, SKIPPY, and JENNIE-O, provides a competitive edge. The companys ability to cater to different customer segments through its various business segments is a key strength. To further analyze Hormels performance, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, gross margin ratio, and operating cash flow margin can be examined. For instance, Hormels revenue growth rate can be compared to industry averages to assess its market share gains. Additionally, metrics like return on equity (ROE) and return on assets (ROA) can be used to evaluate the companys profitability and asset utilization efficiency.
Hormels financial health can be assessed by examining its debt-to-equity ratio, interest coverage ratio, and dividend yield. A stable or improving debt-to-equity ratio indicates a manageable level of indebtedness, while a high interest coverage ratio suggests the companys ability to service its debt. A consistent dividend yield can attract income-seeking investors. Furthermore, analyzing Hormels sales growth by segment and geographic region can provide insights into its expansion strategies and potential areas of opportunity or concern.
To gain a deeper understanding of Hormels competitive position, industry trends, and market dynamics can be analyzed. The packaged foods and meats industry is subject to changing consumer preferences, regulatory requirements, and competitive pressures. Hormels ability to adapt to these factors and maintain its market share will be crucial to its long-term success. By monitoring KPIs such as market share, brand recognition, and product innovation, investors can better understand Hormels prospects and make informed decisions.
HRL Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 14,036m |
| Sub-Industry | Packaged Foods & Meats |
| IPO / Inception | 1990-01-02 |
HRL Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | -64.5% |
| Fundamental | 52.1% |
| Dividend Rating | 63.4% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -32.6% |
| Analyst Rating | 3.25 of 5 |
HRL Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 4.22% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 2.73% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 3.97% |
| Payout Consistency | 96.6% |
| Payout Ratio | 78.4% |
HRL Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -87.6% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -47.5% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | -81.6% |
| CAGR 5y | -16.29% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | -0.36 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | -0.52 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.83 |
| Alpha | 0.18 |
| Beta | 0.123 |
| Volatility | 22.30% |
| Current Volume | 2604.3k |
| Average Volume 20d | 3758k |
| Stop Loss | 24.1 (-3.2%) |
| Signal | -0.79 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 5.0
| Net Income (754.5m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 723.5m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.05 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -2.23pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 16.39% (prev 14.09%; Δ 2.31pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.07 (>3.0%) and CFO 931.0m > Net Income 754.5m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (2.26b) to EBITDA (1.30b) ratio: 1.73 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 2.47 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (550.4m) change vs 12m ago 0.21% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 16.32% (prev 16.82%; Δ -0.50pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 90.63% (prev 91.36%; Δ -0.73pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 13.40 (EBITDA TTM 1.30b / Interest Expense TTM 77.9m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 4.81
| (A) 0.15 = (Total Current Assets 3.32b - Total Current Liabilities 1.35b) / Total Assets 13.50b |
| (B) 0.57 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 7.73b / Total Assets 13.50b |
| (C) 0.08 = EBIT TTM 1.04b / Avg Total Assets 13.31b |
| (D) 1.38 = Book Value of Equity 7.47b / Total Liabilities 5.40b |
| Total Rating: 4.81 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 52.11
| 1. Piotroski 5.0pt = 0.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 3.86% = 1.93 |
| 3. FCF Margin 5.21% = 1.30 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.35 = 2.44 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 2.19 = -0.37 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= 1.98)% = 2.47 |
| 7. RoE 9.39% = 0.78 |
| 8. Rev. Trend -34.60% = -2.59 |
| 9. EPS Trend -76.96% = -3.85 |
What is the price of HRL shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.32%, over one month by -11.99%, over three months by -16.40% and over the past year by -20.13%.
Is Hormel Foods a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of HRL is around 21.18 USD . This means that HRL is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -14.91%.
Is HRL a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 1
- Buy: 1
- Hold: 10
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the HRL price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 28.8 | 15.5% |
| Analysts Target Price | 28.8 | 15.5% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 23 | -7.7% |
Last update: 2025-09-11 02:47
HRL Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 630.7m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 18.6277
P/E Forward = 16.4745
P/S = 1.164
P/B = 1.7364
P/EG = 3.1242
Beta = 0.307
Revenue TTM = 12.06b USD
EBIT TTM = 1.04b USD
EBITDA TTM = 1.30b USD
Long Term Debt = 2.85b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 6.74m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 2.86b USD (Calculated: Short Term 6.74m + Long Term 2.85b)
Net Debt = 2.26b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 16.26b USD (14.04b + Debt 2.86b - CCE 630.7m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 13.40 (Ebit TTM 1.04b / Interest Expense TTM 77.9m)
FCF Yield = 3.86% (FCF TTM 627.7m / Enterprise Value 16.26b)
FCF Margin = 5.21% (FCF TTM 627.7m / Revenue TTM 12.06b)
Net Margin = 6.26% (Net Income TTM 754.5m / Revenue TTM 12.06b)
Gross Margin = 16.32% ((Revenue TTM 12.06b - Cost of Revenue TTM 10.09b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 2.18 (Enterprise Value 16.26b / Book Value Of Equity 7.47b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.68% (Interest Expense 19.5m / Debt 2.86b)
Taxrate = 22.29% (230.8m / 1.04b)
NOPAT = 810.7m (EBIT 1.04b * (1 - 22.29%))
Current Ratio = 2.47 (Total Current Assets 3.32b / Total Current Liabilities 1.35b)
Debt / Equity = 0.35 (Debt 2.86b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 8.08b)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.19 (Net Debt 2.26b / EBITDA 1.30b)
Debt / FCF = 4.55 (Debt 2.86b / FCF TTM 627.7m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 8.03b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 5.59% (Net Income 754.5m, Total Assets 13.50b )
RoE = 9.39% (Net Income TTM 754.5m / Total Stockholder Equity 8.03b)
RoCE = 9.58% (Ebit 1.04b / (Equity 8.03b + L.T.Debt 2.85b))
RoIC = 7.44% (NOPAT 810.7m / Invested Capital 10.89b)
WACC = 5.47% (E(14.04b)/V(16.89b) * Re(6.47%)) + (D(2.86b)/V(16.89b) * Rd(0.68%) * (1-Tc(0.22)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 47.33 | Cagr: 0.00%
Discount Rate = 6.47% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 77.26% ; FCFE base≈737.8m ; Y1≈689.8m ; Y5≈639.7m
Fair Price DCF = 20.85 (DCF Value 11.47b / Shares Outstanding 550.0m; 5y FCF grow -8.30% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -76.96 | EPS CAGR: -12.79% | SUE: -1.96 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: -34.60 | Revenue CAGR: -2.85% | SUE: 0.82 | # QB: 0
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