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
- HLF had positive earnings in the past year.
- HLF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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
- 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
- HLF has a better Profit Margin (3.56%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
- HLF's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- 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.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 20.73%, HLF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- 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
- The number of shares outstanding for HLF has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- HLF has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- HLF has an Altman-Z score of 2.44. 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.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 2.44, HLF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70 indicates that HLF is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.70, HLF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.44 |
ROIC/WACC0.91
WACC7.85%
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.
- The Current ratio of HLF (2.18) is better than 72.22% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.49 indicates that HLF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of HLF (0.49) is worse than 72.22% 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%.
- HLF shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.58% yearly.
- HLF shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.06%.
- 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.
- 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
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.17, the valuation of HLF can be described as reasonable.
- HLF's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HLF is cheaper than 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HLF to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.61), we can say HLF is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.03 indicates a reasonable valuation of HLF.
- 94.44% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HLF, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- HLF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.79.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.03 |
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 | 6.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- HLF has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.64
PEG (5Y)3.55
EPS Next 2Y16.57%
EPS Next 3Y9.24%
5. HLF.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.55%, 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 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- HLF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.55% |
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
- 39.27% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HLF. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP39.27%
EPS Next 2Y16.57%
EPS Next 3Y9.24%
HLF.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:HLF (3/25/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
14.77
-0.18 (-1.2%)
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 Cap419.62M
Revenue(TTM)1.03B
Net Income(TTM)36.56M
Analysts75.56
Price Target17.34 (17.4%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.55% |
Yearly Dividend0.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.71%
DP39.27%
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)-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)-7.61%
PT rev (3m)-7.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.87%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.38%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.38%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.03 | ||
| P/S | 0.3 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 30.97 | ||
| P/B | 0.75 | ||
| P/tB | 2.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.89 |
EPS(TTM)1.61
EY10.9%
EPS(NY)1.84
Fwd EY12.45%
FCF(TTM)-1.4
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.48
OCFY3.23%
SpS49.7
BVpS19.79
TBVpS6.04
PEG (NY)0.64
PEG (5Y)3.55
Graham Number26.78
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 | 2.44 |
F-Score3
WACC7.85%
ROIC/WACC0.91
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 Y14.29%
EPS Next 2Y16.57%
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 Year7.81%
Revenue Next 2Y5.6%
Revenue Next 3Y2.94%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.31%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.35%
EBIT growth 5Y1.73%
EBIT Next Year56.02%
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 7 / 10 to HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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 9.17 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.75.
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.