HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:HLF • CA4296951094
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This HLF.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. HLF.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- HLF had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year HLF had a positive cash flow from operations.
- HLF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- HLF had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- HLF has a better Return On Assets (3.79%) than 63.16% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of HLF (8.94%) is better than 63.16% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.17%, HLF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- HLF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.33%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.13%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.79% | ||
| ROE | 8.94% | ||
| ROIC | 7.17% |
ROA(3y)4.89%
ROA(5y)5.05%
ROE(3y)10.66%
ROE(5y)11.86%
ROIC(3y)8.33%
ROIC(5y)8.21%
1.3 Margins
- HLF has a Profit Margin of 3.56%. This is in the better half of the industry: HLF outperforms 78.95% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HLF has remained more or less at the same level.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.19%, HLF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLF has declined.
- HLF has a better Gross Margin (20.73%) than 84.21% of its industry peers.
- HLF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.56% | ||
| GM | 20.73% |
OM growth 3Y-4.05%
OM growth 5Y-2.57%
PM growth 3Y-11.37%
PM growth 5Y0.45%
GM growth 3Y-1.16%
GM growth 5Y-0.71%
2. HLF.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- HLF has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, HLF has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for HLF has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- HLF has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- HLF has an Altman-Z score of 2.43. This is not the best score and indicates that HLF is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- HLF has a Altman-Z score of 2.43. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HLF outperforms 57.89% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70 indicates that HLF is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- HLF's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.70 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLF outperforms 68.42% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.43 |
ROIC/WACC0.91
WACC7.87%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.18 indicates that HLF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- HLF's Current ratio of 2.18 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLF outperforms 73.68% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.49 indicates that HLF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- HLF has a Quick ratio (0.49) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.49 |
3. HLF.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for HLF have decreased strongly by -22.52% in the last year.
- Measured over the past 5 years, HLF shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 2.58% on average per year.
- HLF shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.06%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.41% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.52%
EPS 3Y-7.79%
EPS 5Y2.58%
EPS Q2Q%-75.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.06%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y4.41%
Sales Q2Q%14.97%
3.2 Future
- HLF is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.24% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, HLF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.94% on average per year.
EPS Next Y14.29%
EPS Next 2Y16.57%
EPS Next 3Y9.24%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.81%
Revenue Next 2Y5.6%
Revenue Next 3Y2.94%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. HLF.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.10, the valuation of HLF can be described as very reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HLF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.74% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.58, HLF is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.96 indicates a rather cheap valuation of HLF.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HLF indicates a rather cheap valuation: HLF is cheaper than 94.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- HLF is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.81, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 78.95% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HLF, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.82 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- HLF's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- HLF has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.64
PEG (5Y)3.52
EPS Next 2Y16.57%
EPS Next 3Y9.24%
5. HLF.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.74%, HLF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- HLF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.78. HLF pays more dividend than 94.74% of the companies in the same industry.
- HLF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.74% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of HLF decreases each year by -0.71%.
- HLF has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
- HLF pays out 39.27% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP39.27%
EPS Next 2Y16.57%
EPS Next 3Y9.24%
HLF.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:HLF (3/31/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
14.83
+0.2 (+1.37%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Earnings (Next)05-13 2026-05-13
Inst Owners14.19%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.58%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap421.32M
Revenue(TTM)1.03B
Net Income(TTM)36.56M
Analysts75.56
Price Target19.07 (28.59%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.74% |
Yearly Dividend0.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.71%
DP39.27%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date03-04 2026-03-04 (0.175)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-48.89%
Min EPS beat(2)-51.79%
Max EPS beat(2)-45.99%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-25.07%
Min EPS beat(4)-51.79%
Max EPS beat(4)5.74%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)8.13%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)2.26%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.42%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.8%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.02%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.8%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.11%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.23%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.02%
PT rev (1m)10%
PT rev (3m)1.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.56%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.87%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.38%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.38%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.96 | ||
| P/S | 0.29 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 30.68 | ||
| P/B | 0.74 | ||
| P/tB | 2.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.82 |
EPS(TTM)1.63
EY10.99%
EPS(NY)1.86
Fwd EY12.57%
FCF(TTM)-1.42
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.48
OCFY3.26%
SpS50.37
BVpS20.06
TBVpS6.12
PEG (NY)0.64
PEG (5Y)3.52
Graham Number27.12
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.79% | ||
| ROE | 8.94% | ||
| ROCE | 8.58% | ||
| ROIC | 7.17% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.17% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.65% | ||
| OM | 6.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.56% | ||
| GM | 20.73% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)4.89%
ROA(5y)5.05%
ROE(3y)10.66%
ROE(5y)11.86%
ROIC(3y)8.33%
ROIC(5y)8.21%
ROICexc(3y)8.43%
ROICexc(5y)8.28%
ROICexgc(3y)14.16%
ROICexgc(5y)13.95%
ROCE(3y)9.98%
ROCE(5y)10.22%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.86%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-7%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.09%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.75%
OM growth 3Y-4.05%
OM growth 5Y-2.57%
PM growth 3Y-11.37%
PM growth 5Y0.45%
GM growth 3Y-1.16%
GM growth 5Y-0.71%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover1.07
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.25 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 158.36% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.77% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.05 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 11.2% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.49 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.43 |
F-Score3
WACC7.87%
ROIC/WACC0.91
Cap/Depr(3y)111.36%
Cap/Depr(5y)101.93%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.67%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.45%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.52%
EPS 3Y-7.79%
EPS 5Y2.58%
EPS Q2Q%-75.61%
EPS Next Y14.29%
EPS Next 2Y16.57%
EPS Next 3Y9.24%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.06%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y4.41%
Sales Q2Q%14.97%
Revenue Next Year7.81%
Revenue Next 2Y5.6%
Revenue Next 3Y2.94%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.31%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.35%
EBIT growth 5Y1.73%
EBIT Next Year56.02%
EBIT Next 3Y18.48%
EBIT Next 5Y12.09%
FCF growth 1Y-143.26%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-89.12%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-37.46%
HIGH LINER FOODS INC / HLF.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for HIGH LINER FOODS INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to HLF.CA.
What is the valuation status for HLF stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for HIGH LINER FOODS INC?
HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for HLF stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA) is 9.1 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.74.
How financially healthy is HIGH LINER FOODS INC?
The financial health rating of HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA) is 4 / 10.