HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:HLF - CA4296951094 - Common Stock
13.65 CAD
+0.14 (+1.04%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to HLF. HLF was compared to 16 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 valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! With these ratings, HLF could be worth investigating further for value investing!.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.66%, HLF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
HLF has a better Return On Equity (8.34%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.39%, HLF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HLF is significantly below the industry average of 105.45%.
| 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's Profit Margin of 3.48% is amongst the best of 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.
HLF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
HLF has a better Gross Margin (21.59%) than 75.00% 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.
HLF has less shares outstanding than it did 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 2.48 indicates that HLF is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of HLF (2.48) is better than 75.00% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.74, HLF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.48 |
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC7.44%
2.3 Liquidity
HLF has a Current Ratio of 2.66. This indicates that HLF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
HLF has a Current ratio of 2.66. This is amongst the best in the industry. HLF outperforms 93.75% 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 the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% 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 impressive 32.46% 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%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.36% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)32.46%
EPS 3Y5.66%
EPS 5Y12.18%
EPS Q2Q%-73.35%
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 quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.46% on average per year.
HLF is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.39% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.88%
EPS Next 2Y7.32%
EPS Next 3Y8.46%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.77%
Revenue Next 2Y6.81%
Revenue Next 3Y5.39%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 6.44 indicates a rather cheap valuation of HLF.
HLF's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HLF is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
HLF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.56.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 5.60, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of HLF.
HLF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HLF is cheaper than 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
HLF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.62.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
87.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HLF, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.77 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
HLF's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of HLF may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.32
PEG (5Y)0.53
EPS Next 2Y7.32%
EPS Next 3Y8.46%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
HLF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.18%, which is a nice return.
HLF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.94. HLF pays more dividend than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
HLF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.18% |
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 2Y7.32%
EPS Next 3Y8.46%
TSX:HLF (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
13.65
+0.14 (+1.04%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners15.96%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.47%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap395.58M
Revenue(TTM)991.70M
Net Income(TTM)34.46M
Analysts77.78
Price Target21.73 (59.19%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.18% |
Yearly Dividend0.61
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.71%
DP42.71%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
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)-2.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.99%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.6 | ||
| P/S | 0.28 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 313.14 | ||
| P/B | 0.68 | ||
| P/tB | 2.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.77 |
EPS(TTM)2.12
EY15.53%
EPS(NY)2.44
Fwd EY17.86%
FCF(TTM)-1.96
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.04
OCFY0.32%
SpS47.98
BVpS19.99
TBVpS6.16
PEG (NY)1.32
PEG (5Y)0.53
Graham Number30.88
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 | 2.48 |
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)32.46%
EPS 3Y5.66%
EPS 5Y12.18%
EPS Q2Q%-73.35%
EPS Next Y4.88%
EPS Next 2Y7.32%
EPS Next 3Y8.46%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.16%
Revenue growth 3Y3.09%
Revenue growth 5Y0.36%
Sales Q2Q%8.62%
Revenue Next Year7.77%
Revenue Next 2Y6.81%
Revenue Next 3Y5.39%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.14%
EBIT growth 3Y6.64%
EBIT growth 5Y7.76%
EBIT Next Year30.75%
EBIT Next 3Y14.46%
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 of HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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 grow by 4.88% in the next year.