HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:HLF • CA4296951094
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14.06 CAD
-0.03 (-0.21%)
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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
- The Return On Assets of HLF (3.79%) is better than 61.11% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of HLF (8.94%) is better than 61.11% of its industry peers.
- HLF has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.17%. This is in the better half of the industry: HLF outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
- 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
- HLF has a Profit Margin of 3.56%. This is in the better half of the industry: HLF outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HLF has remained more or less at the same level.
- HLF has a better Operating Margin (6.19%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLF has declined.
- HLF has a Gross Margin of 20.73%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HLF outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HLF has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for HLF has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, HLF has less shares outstanding
- HLF has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- HLF has an Altman-Z score of 2.42. 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's Altman-Z score of 2.42 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HLF outperforms 55.56% 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 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.42 |
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC7.72%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.18 indicates that HLF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- HLF has a Current ratio of 2.18. This is in the better half of the industry: HLF outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
- 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 Quick ratio of 0.49. This is in the lower half of the industry: HLF underperforms 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
- 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.
- Looking at the last year, HLF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.06% in the last year.
- 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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.94% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y8.42%
EPS Next 2Y15.07%
EPS Next 3Y9.24%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.13%
Revenue Next 2Y5.28%
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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.73 indicates a reasonable valuation of HLF.
- 88.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HLF, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HLF to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.38), we can say HLF is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.04, the valuation of HLF can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HLF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.44% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.20, HLF is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- HLF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HLF is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.66 |
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)3.38
EPS Next 2Y15.07%
EPS Next 3Y9.24%
5. HLF.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.04%, HLF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- HLF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.86. 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 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.04% |
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 (4/15/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
14.06
-0.03 (-0.21%)
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 Cap397.62M
Revenue(TTM)1.03B
Net Income(TTM)36.56M
Analysts75.56
Price Target17.75 (26.24%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.04% |
Yearly Dividend0.6
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)-4.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.63%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.73%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.04 | ||
| P/S | 0.28 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 29.27 | ||
| P/B | 0.71 | ||
| P/tB | 2.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.66 |
EPS(TTM)1.61
EY11.45%
EPS(NY)1.75
Fwd EY12.43%
FCF(TTM)-1.41
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.48
OCFY3.42%
SpS50.04
BVpS19.93
TBVpS6.08
PEG (NY)1.04
PEG (5Y)3.38
Graham Number26.8711 (91.12%)
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 | 2.42 |
F-Score3
WACC7.72%
ROIC/WACC0.93
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 Year7.13%
Revenue Next 2Y5.28%
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 8.73 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.71.
How financially healthy is HIGH LINER FOODS INC?
The financial health rating of HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA) is 4 / 10.