HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:HLF • CA4296951094
15.67 CAD
-0.23 (-1.45%)
Last: Mar 12, 2026, 07:00 PM
This HLF.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
Overall HLF gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated HLF against 19 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While HLF is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. HLF is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
- Of the past 5 years HLF 4 years were profitable.
- In multiple years HLF reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of HLF (3.66%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- HLF has a Return On Equity of 8.34%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HLF outperforms 57.89% of its industry peers.
- HLF has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.39%) than 73.68% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HLF is significantly below the industry average of 89.90%.
| 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 78.95% of its industry peers.
- HLF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of HLF (6.49%) is better than 78.95% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLF has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of HLF (21.59%) is better than 78.95% of its industry peers.
- HLF's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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. 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.
- There is no outstanding debt for HLF. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.54 indicates that HLF is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- HLF has a Altman-Z score (2.54) which is in line with 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 has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.74) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.54 |
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC7.68%
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.
- HLF has a better Current ratio (2.66) than 78.95% of its industry peers.
- 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. HLF.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for HLF have decreased strongly by -22.52% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.58% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.52%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y2.58%
EPS Q2Q%-75.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
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 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.
4. HLF.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.86 indicates a reasonable valuation of HLF.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HLF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.74% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- HLF is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.71, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.62, the valuation of HLF can be described as very reasonable.
- 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.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.82. HLF is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.62 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HLF is valued a bit cheaper than 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.34 |
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.
- The decent profitability rating of HLF may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.69
PEG (5Y)3.82
EPS Next 2Y16.57%
EPS Next 3Y9.24%
5. HLF.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.27%, HLF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.65, HLF pays a better dividend. On top of this HLF pays more dividend than 89.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, HLF pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.27% |
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 2Y16.57%
EPS Next 3Y9.24%
HLF.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:HLF (3/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
15.67
-0.23 (-1.45%)
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 Cap445.18M
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)34.46M
Analysts75.56
Price Target17.34 (10.66%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.27% |
Yearly Dividend0.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.71%
DP42.71%
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)-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)-0.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.94%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.94%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.62 | ||
| P/S | 0.33 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 363.5 | ||
| P/B | 0.79 | ||
| P/tB | 2.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.34 |
EPS(TTM)1.59
EY10.15%
EPS(NY)1.82
Fwd EY11.6%
FCF(TTM)-1.94
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.04
OCFY0.28%
SpS47.45
BVpS19.77
TBVpS6.09
PEG (NY)0.69
PEG (5Y)3.82
Graham Number26.6
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 | 2.54 |
F-Score4
WACC7.68%
ROIC/WACC0.96
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)-22.52%
EPS 3YN/A
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)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%14.97%
Revenue Next Year7.81%
Revenue Next 2Y5.6%
Revenue Next 3Y2.94%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.14%
EBIT growth 3Y6.64%
EBIT growth 5Y7.76%
EBIT Next Year14.87%
EBIT Next 3Y11.01%
EBIT Next 5Y6.67%
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 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.
What is the profitability of HLF stock?
HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 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 9.86 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.79.
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 grow by 14.29% in the next year.