HERBALIFE LTD (HLF) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:HLF • KYG4412G1010
15.47 USD
-0.71 (-4.39%)
At close: Mar 6, 2026
15.57 USD
+0.1 (+0.65%)
After Hours: 3/6/2026, 8:24:13 PM
This HLF fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to HLF. HLF was compared to 37 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. While HLF is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. HLF is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
1. HLF Profitability Analysis
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.
- In the past 5 years HLF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- HLF's Return On Assets of 8.19% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLF outperforms 75.68% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.19% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)7.53%
ROA(5y)10.04%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- HLF has a better Profit Margin (4.53%) than 67.57% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HLF has declined.
- HLF's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of HLF (77.87%) is better than 86.49% of its industry peers.
- HLF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.53% | ||
| GM | 77.87% |
OM growth 3Y-3.15%
OM growth 5Y-3.06%
PM growth 3Y-9.79%
PM growth 5Y-7.59%
GM growth 3Y0.18%
GM growth 5Y-0.35%
2. HLF Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- HLF does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
- Compared to 1 year ago, HLF has more shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for HLF has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- HLF has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.15, we must say that HLF is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.15, HLF is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.54% of the companies in the same industry.
- HLF has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.88. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as HLF would need 7.88 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- HLF has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.88. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HLF outperforms 56.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.15 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.23%
2.3 Liquidity
- HLF has a Current Ratio of 1.13. This is a normal value and indicates that HLF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.13, HLF is not doing good in the industry: 75.68% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- HLF has a Quick Ratio of 1.13. 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 worse Quick ratio (0.62) than 72.97% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.62 |
3. HLF Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- HLF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.67%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, HLF shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -10.16% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, HLF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.89% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, HLF shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.89% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.67%
EPS 3Y-14.35%
EPS 5Y-10.16%
EPS Q2Q%25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.89%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.08%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.89%
Sales Q2Q%6.26%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 28.70% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- Based on estimates for the next years, HLF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.55% on average per year.
EPS Next Y24.17%
EPS Next 2Y28.7%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.97%
Revenue Next 2Y3.55%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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. HLF Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.26, the valuation of HLF can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HLF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.19% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.29, HLF is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 5.85, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of HLF.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HLF indicates a rather cheap valuation: HLF is cheaper than 89.19% of the companies listed 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 24.57.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HLF indicates a rather cheap valuation: HLF is cheaper than 91.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
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's earnings are expected to grow with 28.70% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.3
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.7%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. HLF Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for HLF!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
HLF Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
15.47
-0.71 (-4.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28
Inst Owners102.08%
Inst Owner Change3.28%
Ins Owners1.99%
Ins Owner Change0.33%
Market Cap1.60B
Revenue(TTM)5.04B
Net Income(TTM)228.30M
Analysts77.78
Price Target17.34 (12.09%)
Short Float %8.47%
Short Ratio4.89
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.93%
Min EPS beat(2)4.47%
Max EPS beat(2)7.39%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)30.94%
Min EPS beat(4)4.47%
Max EPS beat(4)59.17%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)40.78%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)22.69%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)25.36%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.41%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.07%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.94%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.07%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.99%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.06%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.31%
PT rev (1m)17.24%
PT rev (3m)82.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-13.78%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.51%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.42%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.85 | ||
| P/S | 0.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.32 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.8 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)2.13
EY13.77%
EPS(NY)2.64
Fwd EY17.1%
FCF(TTM)2.45
FCFY15.82%
OCF(TTM)3.23
OCFY20.85%
SpS48.76
BVpS-4.99
TBVpS-9.01
PEG (NY)0.3
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.19% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.53% | ||
| GM | 77.87% | ||
| FCFM | 5.02% |
ROA(3y)7.53%
ROA(5y)10.04%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)29.25%
ROCE(5y)32.45%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-3.15%
OM growth 5Y-3.06%
PM growth 3Y-9.79%
PM growth 5Y-7.59%
GM growth 3Y0.18%
GM growth 5Y-0.35%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.81
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.88 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | 66.34% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.6% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 110.78% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.15 |
F-Score6
WACC9.23%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)95.33%
Cap/Depr(5y)112.44%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.24%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.46%
Profit Quality(3y)110.5%
Profit Quality(5y)92.32%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.67%
EPS 3Y-14.35%
EPS 5Y-10.16%
EPS Q2Q%25%
EPS Next Y24.17%
EPS Next 2Y28.7%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.89%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.08%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.89%
Sales Q2Q%6.26%
Revenue Next Year2.97%
Revenue Next 2Y3.55%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-231.85%
EBIT growth 3Y-4.2%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.89%
EBIT Next Year36.67%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y54.77%
FCF growth 3Y8.85%
FCF growth 5Y-13.31%
OCF growth 1Y16.78%
OCF growth 3Y-1.85%
OCF growth 5Y-11.92%
HERBALIFE LTD / HLF FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for HERBALIFE LTD?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to HLF.
What is the valuation status for HLF stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to HERBALIFE LTD (HLF). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of HLF stock?
HERBALIFE LTD (HLF) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of HERBALIFE LTD (HLF) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HERBALIFE LTD (HLF) is 7.26 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -3.1.
What is the earnings growth outlook for HERBALIFE LTD?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HERBALIFE LTD (HLF) is expected to grow by 24.17% in the next year.