HERBALIFE LTD (HLF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:HLF • KYG4412G1010
16.51 USD
-0.48 (-2.83%)
At close: Feb 9, 2026
16.6 USD
+0.09 (+0.55%)
After Hours: 2/9/2026, 8:05:57 PM
Taking everything into account, HLF scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HLF was compared to 36 industry peers in the Personal Care 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
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- HLF had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year HLF had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years HLF has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years HLF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.89%, HLF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- HLF has a better Return On Invested Capital (25.82%) than 94.44% of its industry peers.
- HLF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 21.47%. This is significantly above the industry average of 11.85%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (21.47%) for HLF is below the current ROIC(25.82%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.89% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 25.82% |
ROA(3y)8.71%
ROA(5y)10.82%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)21.47%
ROIC(5y)23.4%
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 6.46%, HLF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- HLF's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- HLF's Operating Margin of 12.61% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLF outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
- HLF's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 77.96%, HLF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HLF has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.61% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.46% | ||
| GM | 77.96% |
OM growth 3Y-9.16%
OM growth 5Y-4.06%
PM growth 3Y-12.9%
PM growth 5Y-4.4%
GM growth 3Y-0.32%
GM growth 5Y-0.62%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HLF is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for HLF has been increased compared to 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 2.63 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 2.63. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HLF outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
- HLF has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.30. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as HLF would need 9.30 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 9.30, HLF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.63 |
ROIC/WACC3.37
WACC7.65%
2.3 Liquidity
- HLF has a Current Ratio of 1.11. 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 1.11, HLF is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- HLF has a Quick Ratio of 1.11. 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's Quick ratio of 0.59 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HLF is outperformed by 72.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.59 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- HLF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.51%, which is quite good.
- HLF shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -7.08% yearly.
- HLF shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.78%.
- Measured over the past years, HLF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.47% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.51%
EPS 3Y-25.39%
EPS 5Y-7.08%
EPS Q2Q%-12.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.78%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.89%
Revenue growth 5Y0.47%
Sales Q2Q%2.69%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 21.64% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- HLF is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.48% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.88%
EPS Next 2Y16.16%
EPS Next 3Y21.64%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.38%
Revenue Next 2Y1.67%
Revenue Next 3Y2.48%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.09, the valuation of HLF can be described as very reasonable.
- 88.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HLF, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- HLF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.06.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.24, 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 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HLF to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.86), we can say HLF is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HLF indicates a rather cheap valuation: HLF is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HLF is valued cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.65 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The 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.
- HLF's earnings are expected to grow with 21.64% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.91
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y16.16%
EPS Next 3Y21.64%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- HLF does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
16.51
-0.48 (-2.83%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Inst Owners101.76%
Inst Owner Change-3.38%
Ins Owners1.97%
Ins Owner Change-0.85%
Market Cap1.71B
Revenue(TTM)4.96B
Net Income(TTM)320.70M
Analysts77.5
Price Target14.79 (-10.42%)
Short Float %9.84%
Short Ratio4.85
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)30.05%
Min EPS beat(2)7.39%
Max EPS beat(2)52.72%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)45.38%
Min EPS beat(4)7.39%
Max EPS beat(4)62.26%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)36.5%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)26.94%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)24.34%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.18%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.94%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.41%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.87%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.94%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.12%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.1%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.05%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.09%
PT rev (1m)20.83%
PT rev (3m)55.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.8%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.32%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.24 | ||
| P/S | 0.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.86 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.6 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.65 |
EPS(TTM)2.04
EY12.36%
EPS(NY)2.64
Fwd EY16.02%
FCF(TTM)2.1
FCFY12.72%
OCF(TTM)2.95
OCFY17.86%
SpS48.03
BVpS-5.92
TBVpS-9.96
PEG (NY)0.91
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.89% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 36.85% | ||
| ROIC | 25.82% | ||
| ROICexc | 31.48% | ||
| ROICexgc | 44.93% | ||
| OM | 12.61% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.46% | ||
| GM | 77.96% | ||
| FCFM | 4.37% |
ROA(3y)8.71%
ROA(5y)10.82%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)21.47%
ROIC(5y)23.4%
ROICexc(3y)31.31%
ROICexc(5y)37.76%
ROICexgc(3y)50.31%
ROICexgc(5y)62.7%
ROCE(3y)30.65%
ROCE(5y)33.4%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-11.83%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-10.42%
ROICexc growth 3Y-12.15%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.63%
OM growth 3Y-9.16%
OM growth 5Y-4.06%
PM growth 3Y-12.9%
PM growth 5Y-4.4%
GM growth 3Y-0.32%
GM growth 5Y-0.62%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.84
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.3 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.68 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 72.46% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.77% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 40.81% | ||
| Profit Quality | 67.66% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.59 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.63 |
F-Score7
WACC7.65%
ROIC/WACC3.37
Cap/Depr(3y)118.39%
Cap/Depr(5y)121.51%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.71%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.55%
Profit Quality(3y)93.92%
Profit Quality(5y)97.9%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.51%
EPS 3Y-25.39%
EPS 5Y-7.08%
EPS Q2Q%-12.28%
EPS Next Y8.88%
EPS Next 2Y16.16%
EPS Next 3Y21.64%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.78%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.89%
Revenue growth 5Y0.47%
Sales Q2Q%2.69%
Revenue Next Year0.38%
Revenue Next 2Y1.67%
Revenue Next 3Y2.48%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y48.57%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.6%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.61%
EBIT Next Year38.49%
EBIT Next 3Y15.75%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y25.8%
FCF growth 3Y-19.13%
FCF growth 5Y-14.2%
OCF growth 1Y-3.3%
OCF growth 3Y-14.73%
OCF growth 5Y-9.01%
HERBALIFE LTD / HLF FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for HERBALIFE LTD?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to HLF.
What is the valuation status for HLF stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 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 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of HERBALIFE LTD (HLF) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HERBALIFE LTD (HLF) is 8.09 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -2.79.
What is the earnings growth outlook for HERBALIFE LTD?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HERBALIFE LTD (HLF) is expected to grow by 8.88% in the next year.