HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:HLF • CA4296951094
16.28 CAD
+0.08 (+0.49%)
Last: Feb 17, 2026, 07:00 PM
Taking everything into account, HLF scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HLF was compared to 18 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year HLF was profitable.
- In the past year HLF had a positive cash flow from operations.
- HLF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- HLF had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- HLF's Return On Assets of 3.66% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLF outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
- HLF has a Return On Equity of 8.34%. This is in the better half of the industry: HLF outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.39%, HLF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% 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 105.44%.
| 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 has a Profit Margin of 3.48%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HLF outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
- HLF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- HLF has a better Operating Margin (6.49%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
- HLF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 21.59%, HLF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), HLF is creating some value.
- HLF has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- HLF has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for HLF has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.55 indicates that HLF is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- HLF's Altman-Z score of 2.55 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLF outperforms 61.11% 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.74 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HLF outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.55 |
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC7.59%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.66 indicates that HLF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- HLF's Current ratio of 2.66 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLF outperforms 77.78% 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.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.71, HLF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same 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.
- Looking at the last year, HLF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.16% in the last year.
- HLF shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.36% yearly.
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 1.43% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.51% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-15.05%
EPS Next 2Y-1.86%
EPS Next 3Y1.43%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.19%
Revenue Next 2Y7.16%
Revenue Next 3Y5.51%
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 decreasing.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.06, the valuation of HLF can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HLF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.16, HLF is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.20, the valuation of HLF can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HLF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.44% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- HLF is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- HLF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HLF is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.43 |
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)0.66
EPS Next 2Y-1.86%
EPS Next 3Y1.43%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.29%, HLF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- HLF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.76. HLF pays more dividend than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- HLF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.29% |
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
- 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 3Y1.43%
TSX:HLF (2/17/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
16.28
+0.08 (+0.49%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25
Inst Owners15.32%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.52%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap464.96M
Revenue(TTM)991.70M
Net Income(TTM)34.46M
Analysts75.56
Price Target18.77 (15.29%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.29% |
Yearly Dividend0.59
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 | 8.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.2 | ||
| P/S | 0.34 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 377.9 | ||
| P/B | 0.82 | ||
| P/tB | 2.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.43 |
EPS(TTM)2.02
EY12.41%
EPS(NY)1.99
Fwd EY12.2%
FCF(TTM)-1.94
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.04
OCFY0.26%
SpS47.42
BVpS19.76
TBVpS6.09
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.66
Graham Number29.97
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 | 2.55 |
F-Score4
WACC7.59%
ROIC/WACC0.97
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 3Y1.43%
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 8.06 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.82.
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.