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
- In the past year HLF was profitable.
- In the past year HLF had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years HLF has been profitable.
- HLF had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- HLF has a Return On Assets of 3.79%. This is in the better half of the industry: HLF outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 8.94%, HLF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.17%, HLF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HLF is in line with the industry average of 7.82%.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.56%, HLF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HLF has remained more or less at the same level.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 6.19%, HLF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- HLF's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of HLF (20.73%) is better than 83.33% 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), HLF is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, HLF has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, HLF has less shares outstanding
- HLF has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.42 indicates that HLF is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.42, HLF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- HLF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70. This is a neutral value indicating HLF is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of HLF (0.70) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.42 |
ROIC/WACC0.92
WACC7.8%
2.3 Liquidity
- HLF has a Current Ratio of 2.18. This indicates that HLF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 2.18, HLF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- HLF has a Quick Ratio of 2.18. 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 worse Quick ratio (0.49) than 61.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.49 |
3. HLF.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- HLF shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -22.52%.
- 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.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.06% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, HLF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.41% on average per year.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.24% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- 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 Y8.42%
EPS Next 2Y15.07%
EPS Next 3Y9.24%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.93%
Revenue Next 2Y5.09%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. HLF.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.74, the valuation of HLF can be described as very reasonable.
- HLF's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HLF is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HLF to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.95), we can say HLF is valued rather cheaply.
- HLF is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.05.
- HLF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HLF is cheaper than 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
- HLF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 38.68.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.05 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HLF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.65 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- HLF's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of HLF may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.04
PEG (5Y)3.39
EPS Next 2Y15.07%
EPS Next 3Y9.24%
5. HLF.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- HLF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.99%, which is a nice return.
- HLF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.93. HLF pays more dividend than 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
- HLF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.99% |
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 past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.71%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- HLF pays out 39.27% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP39.27%
EPS Next 2Y15.07%
EPS Next 3Y9.24%
HLF.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:HLF (4/20/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
13.99
-0.02 (-0.14%)
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 Owners13.51%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.64%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap394.24M
Revenue(TTM)1.03B
Net Income(TTM)36.56M
Analysts75.56
Price Target17.75 (26.88%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.99% |
Yearly Dividend0.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.71%
DP39.27%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
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)2.35%
PT rev (3m)-5.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-13.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.23%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.4%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.82%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.55%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.05 | ||
| P/S | 0.28 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 29.21 | ||
| P/B | 0.7 | ||
| P/tB | 2.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.65 |
EPS(TTM)1.6
EY11.44%
EPS(NY)1.74
Fwd EY12.42%
FCF(TTM)-1.4
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.48
OCFY3.42%
SpS49.9
BVpS19.88
TBVpS6.06
PEG (NY)1.04
PEG (5Y)3.39
Graham Number26.75 (91.21%)
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 | 2.42 |
F-Score3
WACC7.8%
ROIC/WACC0.92
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 Y8.42%
EPS Next 2Y15.07%
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 Year6.93%
Revenue Next 2Y5.09%
Revenue Next 3Y2.94%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.31%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.35%
EBIT growth 5Y1.73%
EBIT Next Year52%
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 6 / 10 to HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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 8.74 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.7.
How financially healthy is HIGH LINER FOODS INC?
The financial health rating of HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA) is 4 / 10.