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%)
Taking everything into account, HLF scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HLF was compared to 17 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While HLF belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. HLF has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year HLF was profitable.
HLF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
HLF has a Return On Assets of 3.66%. This is in the better half of the industry: HLF outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
HLF's Return On Equity of 8.34% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLF outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
HLF has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.39%. This is in the better half of the industry: HLF outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HLF is significantly below the industry average of 96.55%.
| 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.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.49%, HLF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLF has grown nicely.
HLF has a Gross Margin of 21.59%. This is in the better half of the industry: HLF outperforms 70.59% of its industry peers.
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.
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
Compared to 1 year ago, HLF has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.50 indicates that HLF is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.50, HLF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.71% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of HLF (0.74) is better than 64.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.5 |
ROIC/WACC0.98
WACC7.55%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.66 indicates that HLF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.66, HLF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Quick ratio of HLF (0.71) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
HLF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.28%, which is quite good.
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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.16% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.36% on average over the past years.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.81% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, HLF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.51% on average per year.
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
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.59, HLF is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.17, which 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.
HLF is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.03, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
HLF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HLF is cheaper than 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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
HLF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.93%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.99, HLF pays a better dividend. On top of this HLF pays more dividend than 88.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, HLF pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.93% |
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 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 | 4.93% |
Yearly Dividend0.6
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-42.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)-19.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-19.31%
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
WACC7.55%
ROIC/WACC0.98
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.