HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:HLF - CA4296951094 - Common Stock
14.27 CAD
+0.09 (+0.63%)
HLF gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 16 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While HLF has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. HLF has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
HLF had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year HLF had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years HLF has been profitable.
Of the past 5 years HLF 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.66%, HLF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 8.34%, HLF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.39%, HLF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.25% 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 114.40%.
| 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
HLF has a Profit Margin of 3.48%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HLF outperforms 81.25% 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 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLF has grown nicely.
HLF's Gross Margin of 21.59% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLF outperforms 68.75% 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. Health
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
The debt/assets ratio for HLF has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
HLF has an Altman-Z score of 2.50. 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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.50, HLF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
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 better Debt to Equity ratio (0.74) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.5 |
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC7.44%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.66 indicates that HLF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
HLF has a Current ratio of 2.66. This is amongst the best in the industry. HLF outperforms 81.25% 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 in line with its industry peers.
| 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.
Measured over the past years, HLF shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 12.18% on average per year.
HLF shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.16%.
Measured over the past years, HLF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.36% on average per year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, HLF will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.81% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.51% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-15.05%
EPS Next 2Y-1.86%
EPS Next 3Y3.81%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.19%
Revenue Next 2Y7.16%
Revenue Next 3Y5.51%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.03, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of HLF.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HLF is valued cheaper than 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
HLF is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.17, the valuation of HLF can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HLF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HLF to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.46), we can say HLF is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HLF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.98 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
HLF has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.58
EPS Next 2Y-1.86%
EPS Next 3Y3.81%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.91%, HLF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 177.90, HLF pays a better dividend. On top of this HLF pays more dividend than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HLF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.91% |
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 42.71% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP42.71%
EPS Next 2Y-1.86%
EPS Next 3Y3.81%
TSX:HLF (12/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
14.27
+0.09 (+0.63%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners15.4%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.5%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap411.40M
Revenue(TTM)991.70M
Net Income(TTM)34.46M
Analysts75.56
Price Target18.77 (31.53%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.91% |
Yearly Dividend0.59
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-13.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-42.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)-19.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-19.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.17 | ||
| P/S | 0.3 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 333.71 | ||
| P/B | 0.73 | ||
| P/tB | 2.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.98 |
EPS(TTM)2.03
EY14.23%
EPS(NY)1.99
Fwd EY13.95%
FCF(TTM)-1.93
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.04
OCFY0.3%
SpS47.07
BVpS19.61
TBVpS6.04
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.58
Graham Number29.93
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 | 2.5 |
F-Score4
WACC7.44%
ROIC/WACC0.99
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 Y-15.05%
EPS Next 2Y-1.86%
EPS Next 3Y3.81%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.16%
Revenue growth 3Y3.09%
Revenue growth 5Y0.36%
Sales Q2Q%8.62%
Revenue Next Year8.19%
Revenue Next 2Y7.16%
Revenue Next 3Y5.51%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.14%
EBIT growth 3Y6.64%
EBIT growth 5Y7.76%
EBIT Next Year15.19%
EBIT Next 3Y11.87%
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 6 / 10 to HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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 decline by -15.05% in the next year.