HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:HLF - CA4296951094 - Common Stock
13.28 CAD
+0.02 (+0.15%)
HLF gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 17 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While HLF has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. HLF scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. This makes HLF very considerable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year HLF was profitable.
HLF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
HLF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years HLF 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
HLF has a better Return On Assets (3.66%) than 76.47% 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 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.39%, HLF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
HLF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.05%. This is significantly below the industry average of 105.50%.
| 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 3.48%, HLF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HLF has grown nicely.
HLF's Operating Margin of 6.49% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLF outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLF has grown nicely.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 21.59%, HLF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HLF is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, HLF has less shares outstanding
HLF has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
HLF has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.47 indicates that HLF is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
HLF has a better Altman-Z score (2.47) than 70.59% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.74, HLF is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.82% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.47 |
ROIC/WACC1
WACC7.38%
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's Current ratio of 2.66 is amongst the best of the industry. HLF outperforms 88.24% 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.71, HLF is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.82% of the companies in the same 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.
HLF shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.18% yearly.
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
HLF is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.46% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, HLF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.39% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.88%
EPS Next 2Y7.32%
EPS Next 3Y8.46%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.77%
Revenue Next 2Y6.81%
Revenue Next 3Y5.39%
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 decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.38, the valuation of HLF can be described as very cheap.
HLF's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HLF is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.47. HLF is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.42 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 94.12% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.42. HLF is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HLF indicates a rather cheap valuation: HLF is cheaper than 88.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.67 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
HLF's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
HLF has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.31
PEG (5Y)0.52
EPS Next 2Y7.32%
EPS Next 3Y8.46%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
HLF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.28%, which is a nice return.
HLF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.92. HLF pays more dividend than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
HLF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.28% |
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 2Y7.32%
EPS Next 3Y8.46%
TSX:HLF (11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
13.28
+0.02 (+0.15%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners15.96%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.47%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap384.85M
Revenue(TTM)991.70M
Net Income(TTM)34.46M
Analysts77.78
Price Target18.77 (41.34%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.28% |
Yearly Dividend0.61
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.71%
DP42.71%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
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)-13.61%
PT rev (3m)-13.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-42.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-42.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.42 | ||
| P/S | 0.28 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 303.26 | ||
| P/B | 0.66 | ||
| P/tB | 2.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.67 |
EPS(TTM)2.08
EY15.66%
EPS(NY)2.45
Fwd EY18.45%
FCF(TTM)-1.97
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.04
OCFY0.33%
SpS48.2
BVpS20.09
TBVpS6.19
PEG (NY)1.31
PEG (5Y)0.52
Graham Number30.66
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 | 2.47 |
F-Score4
WACC7.38%
ROIC/WACC1
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 Y4.88%
EPS Next 2Y7.32%
EPS Next 3Y8.46%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.16%
Revenue growth 3Y3.09%
Revenue growth 5Y0.36%
Sales Q2Q%8.62%
Revenue Next Year7.77%
Revenue Next 2Y6.81%
Revenue Next 3Y5.39%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.14%
EBIT growth 3Y6.64%
EBIT growth 5Y7.76%
EBIT Next Year30.75%
EBIT Next 3Y14.46%
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
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to HLF.CA.
What is the valuation status of HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA) stock?
HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is HIGH LINER FOODS INC?
The financial health rating of HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA) is 5 / 10.
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 4.88% in the next year.