HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:HLF - CA4296951094 - Common Stock
14.9 CAD
-0.09 (-0.6%)
HLF gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 18 industry peers in the Food Products industry. HLF has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. HLF is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
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.
In the past 5 years HLF has always 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 3.66%. This is in the better half of the industry: HLF outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
HLF has a Return On Equity of 8.34%. This is in the better half of the industry: HLF outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
HLF has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.39%) than 77.78% 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 105.30%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.48%, HLF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% 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 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLF has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 21.59%, HLF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, HLF has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, HLF has less shares outstanding
HLF has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
HLF has an Altman-Z score of 2.51. 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.
HLF has a better Altman-Z score (2.51) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.74 indicates that HLF is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of HLF (0.74) is better than 61.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.51 |
ROIC/WACC1
WACC7.43%
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 83.33% 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
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 11.28% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.18% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
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.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.27, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of HLF.
94.44% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HLF, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
HLF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.38, the valuation of HLF can be described as very cheap.
HLF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HLF is cheaper than 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
HLF is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.38 |
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 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.08 |
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)0.6
EPS Next 2Y-1.86%
EPS Next 3Y3.81%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
HLF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.67%, which is a nice return.
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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, HLF pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.67% |
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 (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
14.9
-0.09 (-0.6%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners15.32%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.52%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap429.57M
Revenue(TTM)991.70M
Net Income(TTM)34.46M
Analysts75.56
Price Target18.77 (25.97%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.67% |
Yearly Dividend0.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.71%
DP42.71%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
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)-42.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-19.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.38 | ||
| P/S | 0.31 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 343.41 | ||
| P/B | 0.75 | ||
| P/tB | 2.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.08 |
EPS(TTM)2.05
EY13.76%
EPS(NY)2.02
Fwd EY13.55%
FCF(TTM)-1.95
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.04
OCFY0.29%
SpS47.76
BVpS19.9
TBVpS6.13
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.6
Graham Number30.3
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 | 2.51 |
F-Score4
WACC7.43%
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 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
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for HIGH LINER FOODS INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 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 7 / 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 7.27 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 decline by -15.05% in the next year.