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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent 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.
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 76.47% of its industry peers.
HLF has a Return On Equity of 8.34%. This is in the better half of the industry: HLF outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
HLF's Return On Invested Capital of 7.39% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLF outperforms 76.47% 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 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
The Profit Margin of HLF (3.48%) is better than 82.35% of its industry peers.
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.
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
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.
HLF has a better Altman-Z score (2.50) than 64.71% 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.
HLF has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.74. This is in the better half of the industry: HLF outperforms 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.
HLF has a Current ratio of 2.66. This is amongst the best in 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.
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
HLF is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.81% yearly.
HLF is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.51% yearly.
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 7.03, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of HLF.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HLF indicates a rather cheap valuation: HLF is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.59. HLF is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.17, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of HLF.
94.12% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HLF, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.03, 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 a bit 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
The decent profitability rating of HLF 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 4.93%, HLF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
HLF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.99. HLF pays more dividend than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.88, 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
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 | 4.93% |
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.