HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:HLF - CA4296951094 - Common Stock
14.46 CAD
-2.22 (-13.31%)
HLF gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on HLF. 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.
In the past year HLF had a positive cash flow from operations.
HLF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years HLF 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
HLF has a better Return On Assets (5.50%) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of HLF (11.48%) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
HLF's Return On Invested Capital of 8.66% is amongst the best of the industry. HLF outperforms 83.33% 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 4.94%, HLF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
HLF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
HLF's Operating Margin of 7.24% is amongst the best of the industry. HLF outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
HLF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
HLF's Gross Margin of 22.24% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLF outperforms 72.22% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HLF is still creating some value.
HLF has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for HLF has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, HLF has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
HLF has an Altman-Z score of 2.68. This is not the best score and indicates that HLF is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.68, HLF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HLF is 14.84, which is on the high side as it means it would take HLF, 14.84 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
HLF's Debt to FCF ratio of 14.84 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLF outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59 indicates that HLF is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
HLF has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.59. This is amongst the best in the industry. HLF outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.68 |
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC7.46%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.61 indicates that HLF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
HLF's Current ratio of 2.61 is amongst the best of the industry. HLF outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
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.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 0.71, HLF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.61 | ||
| 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 21.26%, which is quite impressive.
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.
HLF shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.03%.
HLF shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.36% yearly.
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
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.66, the valuation of HLF can be described as very cheap.
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 25.67. HLF is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.90, the valuation of HLF can be described as very cheap.
HLF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HLF is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HLF to the average of the S&P500 Index (31.86), we can say HLF is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.9 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HLF is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HLF, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
HLF's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
HLF has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.37
PEG (5Y)0.55
EPS Next 2Y7.32%
EPS Next 3Y8.46%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.02%, HLF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.58, HLF pays a better dividend. On top of this HLF pays more dividend than 94.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, HLF pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.02% |
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
29.16% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HLF. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP29.16%
EPS Next 2Y7.32%
EPS Next 3Y8.46%
TSX:HLF (11/6/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
14.46
-2.22 (-13.31%)
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 Cap419.05M
Revenue(TTM)971.97M
Net Income(TTM)48.04M
Analysts77.78
Price Target21.73 (50.28%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.02% |
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)-2.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.99%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.9 | ||
| P/S | 0.31 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.11 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.63 | ||
| P/B | 0.71 | ||
| P/tB | 1.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.9 |
EPS(TTM)2.17
EY15.01%
EPS(NY)2.45
Fwd EY16.95%
FCF(TTM)0.85
FCFY5.84%
OCF(TTM)1.9
OCFY13.11%
SpS47.26
BVpS20.35
TBVpS7.36
PEG (NY)1.37
PEG (5Y)0.55
Graham Number31.52
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%
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-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 | 2.68 |
F-Score5
WACC7.46%
ROIC/WACC1.16
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%
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 7 / 10 to HLF.CA.
What is the valuation status of HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 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 8 / 10.
How financially healthy is HIGH LINER FOODS INC?
The financial health rating of HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA) is 6 / 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.