HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:HLF • CA4296951094
Current stock price
13.96 CAD
-0.11 (-0.78%)
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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.
- 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's Return On Assets of 3.79% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLF outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
- HLF's Return On Equity of 8.94% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLF outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
- 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 7.13%.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.56%, HLF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- HLF's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 6.19%, HLF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLF has declined.
- HLF's Gross Margin of 20.73% is amongst the best of the industry. HLF outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
- 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), HLF is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, HLF has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, HLF has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for HLF is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.41 indicates that HLF is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.41, HLF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70 indicates that HLF is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of HLF (0.70) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.41 |
ROIC/WACC0.9
WACC7.96%
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.
- HLF has a better Current ratio (2.18) 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 61.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.49 |
3. HLF.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for HLF have decreased strongly by -22.52% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.58% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, HLF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.06% in the last year.
- 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, HLF will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.24% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, HLF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.94% on average per year.
EPS Next Y14.29%
EPS Next 2Y16.57%
EPS Next 3Y9.24%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.13%
Revenue Next 2Y5.28%
Revenue Next 3Y2.94%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- 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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.56 indicates a reasonable valuation of HLF.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HLF is valued cheaper than 94.44% 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 26.21.
- HLF is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.50.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HLF indicates a rather cheap valuation: HLF is cheaper than 94.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- HLF is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 83.33% 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 | 6.62 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- HLF's 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)0.6
PEG (5Y)3.32
EPS Next 2Y16.57%
EPS Next 3Y9.24%
5. HLF.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- HLF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.76%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.88, HLF pays a better dividend. On top of this HLF pays more dividend than 94.44% of the companies listed 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 | 4.76% |
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 past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.71%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- HLF pays out 39.27% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP39.27%
EPS Next 2Y16.57%
EPS Next 3Y9.24%
HLF.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:HLF (4/7/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
13.96
-0.11 (-0.78%)
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 Cap396.60M
Revenue(TTM)1.03B
Net Income(TTM)36.56M
Analysts75.56
Price Target19.07 (36.6%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.76% |
Yearly Dividend0.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.71%
DP39.27%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
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)10%
PT rev (3m)1.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.63%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.73%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.5 | ||
| P/S | 0.28 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 28.92 | ||
| P/B | 0.7 | ||
| P/tB | 2.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.62 |
EPS(TTM)1.63
EY11.68%
EPS(NY)1.86
Fwd EY13.33%
FCF(TTM)-1.41
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.48
OCFY3.46%
SpS50.29
BVpS20.03
TBVpS6.11
PEG (NY)0.6
PEG (5Y)3.32
Graham Number27.1
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 | 2.41 |
F-Score3
WACC7.96%
ROIC/WACC0.9
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 Year7.13%
Revenue Next 2Y5.28%
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.
Can you provide the profitability details for HIGH LINER FOODS INC?
HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for HLF stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA) is 8.56 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.7.
How financially healthy is HIGH LINER FOODS INC?
The financial health rating of HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA) is 4 / 10.