HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:HLF • CA4296951094
16.23 CAD
+0.15 (+0.93%)
Last: Feb 27, 2026, 07:00 PM
HLF gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 19 industry peers in the Food Products industry. HLF has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. HLF is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- HLF had positive earnings in the past year.
- HLF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years HLF has been profitable.
- Of the past 5 years HLF 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of HLF (3.66%) is better than 64.71% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.34%, HLF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of HLF (7.39%) is better than 82.35% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HLF is significantly below the industry average of 96.68%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.66% | ||
| ROE | 8.34% | ||
| ROIC | 7.39% |
ROA(3y)5.44%
ROA(5y)5.03%
ROE(3y)12.56%
ROE(5y)12.06%
ROIC(3y)9.05%
ROIC(5y)8.8%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of HLF (3.48%) is better than 82.35% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HLF has grown nicely.
- HLF has a better Operating Margin (6.49%) than 76.47% of its industry peers.
- HLF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of HLF (21.59%) is better than 76.47% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HLF has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.48% | ||
| GM | 21.59% |
OM growth 3Y3.44%
OM growth 5Y7.37%
PM growth 3Y9.17%
PM growth 5Y41.82%
GM growth 3Y-0.02%
GM growth 5Y2.82%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), HLF is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for HLF has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- HLF has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, HLF has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.55 indicates that HLF is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- HLF has a Altman-Z score of 2.55. This is in the better half of the industry: HLF outperforms 64.71% of its industry peers.
- HLF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.74. This is a neutral value indicating HLF is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- HLF's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.74 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HLF outperforms 58.82% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.55 |
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC7.6%
2.3 Liquidity
- HLF has a Current Ratio of 2.66. This indicates that HLF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 2.66, HLF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- HLF has a Quick Ratio of 2.66. This is a bad value and indicates that HLF is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- HLF has a Quick ratio (0.71) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 11.28% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.18% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- HLF shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.16%.
- HLF shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.36% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.28%
EPS 3Y5.66%
EPS 5Y12.18%
EPS Q2Q%-30%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.16%
Revenue growth 3Y3.09%
Revenue growth 5Y0.36%
Sales Q2Q%8.62%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, HLF will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.43% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.73% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-15.05%
EPS Next 2Y-1.86%
EPS Next 3Y1.43%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.19%
Revenue Next 2Y7.16%
Revenue Next 3Y5.73%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.03 indicates a reasonable valuation of HLF.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HLF is valued cheaper than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.07, HLF is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.16, which indicates a very decent valuation of HLF.
- 94.12% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HLF, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- HLF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.05.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- HLF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HLF is cheaper than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.41 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- HLF has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.66
EPS Next 2Y-1.86%
EPS Next 3Y1.43%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- HLF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.35%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.65, HLF pays a better dividend. On top of this HLF pays more dividend than 88.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- HLF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.35% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of HLF decreases each year by -0.71%.
- HLF has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- HLF has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.71%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 42.71% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HLF. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP42.71%
EPS Next 2Y-1.86%
EPS Next 3Y1.43%
TSX:HLF (2/27/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
16.23
+0.15 (+0.93%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25
Earnings (Next)05-13 2026-05-13
Inst Owners15.32%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.52%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap463.53M
Revenue(TTM)991.70M
Net Income(TTM)34.46M
Analysts75.56
Price Target17.34 (6.84%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.35% |
Yearly Dividend0.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.71%
DP42.71%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-30.01%
Min EPS beat(2)-51.79%
Max EPS beat(2)-8.23%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)5.55%
Min EPS beat(4)-51.79%
Max EPS beat(4)76.5%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)14.32%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)9.31%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.7%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.42%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.87%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.36%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.74%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.31%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.09%
PT rev (1m)-7.61%
PT rev (3m)-7.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-19.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.94%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.94%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.16 | ||
| P/S | 0.34 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 376.31 | ||
| P/B | 0.82 | ||
| P/tB | 2.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.41 |
EPS(TTM)2.02
EY12.45%
EPS(NY)1.99
Fwd EY12.25%
FCF(TTM)-1.94
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.04
OCFY0.27%
SpS47.47
BVpS19.78
TBVpS6.1
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.66
Graham Number29.99
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.66% | ||
| ROE | 8.34% | ||
| ROCE | 8.38% | ||
| ROIC | 7.39% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.39% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.78% | ||
| OM | 6.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.48% | ||
| GM | 21.59% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)5.44%
ROA(5y)5.03%
ROE(3y)12.56%
ROE(5y)12.06%
ROIC(3y)9.05%
ROIC(5y)8.8%
ROICexc(3y)9.16%
ROICexc(5y)8.97%
ROICexgc(3y)15.19%
ROICexgc(5y)15.84%
ROCE(3y)10.9%
ROCE(5y)10.38%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.62%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.6%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.57%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.17%
OM growth 3Y3.44%
OM growth 5Y7.37%
PM growth 3Y9.17%
PM growth 5Y41.82%
GM growth 3Y-0.02%
GM growth 5Y2.82%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.05
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.44 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 172.65% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.18% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.89 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 1.02% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.55 |
F-Score4
WACC7.6%
ROIC/WACC0.97
Cap/Depr(3y)87.81%
Cap/Depr(5y)78.02%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.06%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.92%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.28%
EPS 3Y5.66%
EPS 5Y12.18%
EPS Q2Q%-30%
EPS Next Y-15.05%
EPS Next 2Y-1.86%
EPS Next 3Y1.43%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.16%
Revenue growth 3Y3.09%
Revenue growth 5Y0.36%
Sales Q2Q%8.62%
Revenue Next Year8.19%
Revenue Next 2Y7.16%
Revenue Next 3Y5.73%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.14%
EBIT growth 3Y6.64%
EBIT growth 5Y7.76%
EBIT Next Year14.87%
EBIT Next 3Y8.57%
EBIT Next 5Y9.08%
FCF growth 1Y-217.59%
FCF growth 3Y99.58%
FCF growth 5Y8.22%
OCF growth 1Y-98.41%
OCF growth 3Y46.69%
OCF growth 5Y11.91%
HIGH LINER FOODS INC / HLF.CA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for HIGH LINER FOODS INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to HLF.CA.
What is the valuation status for HLF stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of HLF stock?
HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA) is 8.03 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.82.
What is the earnings growth outlook for HIGH LINER FOODS INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA) is expected to decline by -15.05% in the next year.