HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:HLF - CA4296951094 - Common Stock
16.5 CAD
-0.03 (-0.18%)
Overall HLF gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated HLF against 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 may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth Finally HLF also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, HLF could be worth investigating further for value and dividend investing!.
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.
HLF had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 5.50%, HLF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
HLF has a better Return On Equity (11.48%) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of HLF (8.66%) is better than 81.25% 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 94.60%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.5% | ||
| ROE | 11.48% | ||
| ROIC | 8.66% |
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 better Profit Margin (4.94%) than 93.75% of its industry peers.
HLF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 7.24%, HLF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLF has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of HLF (22.24%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HLF has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.94% | ||
| GM | 22.24% |
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
HLF has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, HLF has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.73 indicates that HLF is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
HLF has a Altman-Z score of 2.73. This is in the better half of the industry: HLF outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
HLF has a debt to FCF ratio of 14.84. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as HLF would need 14.84 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 14.84, HLF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
HLF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59. This is a neutral value indicating HLF is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.59, HLF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.73 |
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC7.63%
2.3 Liquidity
HLF has a Current Ratio of 2.61. This indicates that HLF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.61, HLF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
HLF has a Quick Ratio of 2.61. This is a bad value and indicates that HLF is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HLF has a better Quick ratio (0.71) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 21.26% 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 decreased by -2.03% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.36% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.26%
EPS 3Y5.66%
EPS 5Y12.18%
EPS Q2Q%8.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.03%
Revenue growth 3Y3.09%
Revenue growth 5Y0.36%
Sales Q2Q%9.75%
3.2 Future
HLF is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.46% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.39% on average over the next years.
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
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.60 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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.49, HLF is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.75, the valuation of HLF can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HLF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
HLF is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.99, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.75 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HLF is valued cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HLF is valued a bit cheaper than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.35 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of HLF may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.56
PEG (5Y)0.62
EPS Next 2Y7.32%
EPS Next 3Y8.46%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.12%, HLF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
HLF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.56. HLF pays more dividend than 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.43, HLF pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.12% |
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 29.16% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP29.16%
EPS Next 2Y7.32%
EPS Next 3Y8.46%
TSX:HLF (10/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
16.5
-0.03 (-0.18%)
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 Cap478.17M
Analysts77.78
Price Target21.73 (31.7%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.12% |
Yearly Dividend0.61
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.71%
DP29.16%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.25%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.23%
Max EPS beat(2)5.74%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)15.5%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.99%
Max EPS beat(4)76.5%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)15.83%
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)-2.22%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.46%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.99%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.11%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.36%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.16%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.52%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.11%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.75 | ||
| P/S | 0.35 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.56 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.72 | ||
| P/B | 0.81 | ||
| P/tB | 2.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.35 |
EPS(TTM)2.17
EY13.15%
EPS(NY)2.45
Fwd EY14.83%
FCF(TTM)0.84
FCFY5.11%
OCF(TTM)1.89
OCFY11.47%
SpS47.17
BVpS20.31
TBVpS7.34
PEG (NY)1.56
PEG (5Y)0.62
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.5% | ||
| ROE | 11.48% | ||
| ROCE | 9.82% | ||
| ROIC | 8.66% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.67% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.83% | ||
| OM | 7.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.94% | ||
| GM | 22.24% | ||
| FCFM | 1.79% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y2.62%
ROICexcg 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-Score5
Asset Turnover1.11
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.84 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.62 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 91.17% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.22% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.05 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 41.45% | ||
| Profit Quality | 36.17% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.73 |
F-Score5
WACC7.63%
ROIC/WACC1.14
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)21.26%
EPS 3Y5.66%
EPS 5Y12.18%
EPS Q2Q%8.57%
EPS Next Y4.88%
EPS Next 2Y7.32%
EPS Next 3Y8.46%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.03%
Revenue growth 3Y3.09%
Revenue growth 5Y0.36%
Sales Q2Q%9.75%
Revenue Next Year7.77%
Revenue Next 2Y6.81%
Revenue Next 3Y5.39%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-2.83%
EBIT growth 3Y6.64%
EBIT growth 5Y7.76%
EBIT Next Year30.75%
EBIT Next 3Y14.46%
EBIT Next 5Y9.08%
FCF growth 1Y153.97%
FCF growth 3Y99.58%
FCF growth 5Y8.22%
OCF growth 1Y619.83%
OCF growth 3Y46.69%
OCF growth 5Y11.91%