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HERBALIFE LTD (HLF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:HLF - KYG4412G1010 - Common Stock

13.5 USD
+0.93 (+7.4%)
Last: 12/10/2025, 8:04:00 PM
13.43 USD
-0.07 (-0.52%)
After Hours: 12/10/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

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. While HLF has a great profitability rating, 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

HLF had positive earnings in the past year.
HLF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
HLF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
HLF had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
HLF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHLF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of HLF (11.89%) is better than 86.11% of its industry peers.
HLF's Return On Invested Capital of 25.82% is amongst the best of the industry. HLF outperforms 94.44% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HLF is significantly above the industry average of 11.83%.
The 3 year average ROIC (21.47%) for HLF is below the current ROIC(25.82%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
HLF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHLF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -200 -400 -600

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of HLF (6.46%) is better than 72.22% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HLF has declined.
HLF has a Operating Margin of 12.61%. This is in the better half of the industry: HLF outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
HLF's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
HLF has a Gross Margin of 77.96%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HLF outperforms 86.11% of its industry peers.
HLF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
HLF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHLF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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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.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, HLF has an improved debt to assets ratio.
HLF Yearly Shares OutstandingHLF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
HLF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHLF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.54 indicates that HLF is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
HLF's Altman-Z score of 2.54 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HLF outperforms 55.56% 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 9.3
Altman-Z 2.54
ROIC/WACC3.29
WACC7.84%
HLF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHLF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.11 indicates that HLF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.11, HLF is doing worse than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.59 indicates that HLF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
HLF has a Quick ratio of 0.59. This is in the lower half of the industry: HLF underperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.11
Quick Ratio 0.59
HLF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHLF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.51% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, HLF shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -7.08% on average per year.
HLF shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.78%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.47% on average over the past years.
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

HLF is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 21.64% yearly.
HLF is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.21% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.03%
EPS Next 2Y15.87%
EPS Next 3Y21.64%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.46%
Revenue Next 2Y1.98%
Revenue Next 3Y3.21%
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.
HLF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHLF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
HLF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHLF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

HLF is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.62.
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 26.59. HLF is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 5.13, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of HLF.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HLF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.80, HLF is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.62
Fwd PE 5.13
HLF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHLF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HLF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HLF indicates a rather cheap valuation: HLF is cheaper than 97.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.43
EV/EBITDA 4.03
HLF Per share dataHLF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40

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.
The decent profitability rating of HLF 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)0.82
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y15.87%
EPS Next 3Y21.64%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HLF does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

HERBALIFE LTD

NYSE:HLF (12/10/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 13.43 -0.07 (-0.52%)

13.5

+0.93 (+7.4%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Inst Owners101.62%
Inst Owner Change-2.68%
Ins Owners1.97%
Ins Owner Change-0.85%
Market Cap1.39B
Revenue(TTM)4.96B
Net Income(TTM)320.70M
Analysts77.5
Price Target9.86 (-26.96%)
Short Float %11.95%
Short Ratio7.21
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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)3.57%
PT rev (3m)3.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.08%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.11%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.46%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.62
Fwd PE 5.13
P/S 0.28
P/FCF 6.43
P/OCF 4.58
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 4.03
EPS(TTM)2.04
EY15.11%
EPS(NY)2.63
Fwd EY19.49%
FCF(TTM)2.1
FCFY15.56%
OCF(TTM)2.95
OCFY21.84%
SpS48.03
BVpS-5.92
TBVpS-9.96
PEG (NY)0.82
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.54
F-Score7
WACC7.84%
ROIC/WACC3.29
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 Y8.03%
EPS Next 2Y15.87%
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 Year0.46%
Revenue Next 2Y1.98%
Revenue Next 3Y3.21%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y48.57%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.6%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.61%
EBIT Next Year37.99%
EBIT Next 3Y16.92%
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 of HERBALIFE LTD (HLF) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to HERBALIFE LTD (HLF). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is HERBALIFE LTD (HLF) stock?

HERBALIFE LTD (HLF) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


How financially healthy is HERBALIFE LTD?

The financial health rating of HERBALIFE LTD (HLF) is 4 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for HERBALIFE LTD?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HERBALIFE LTD (HLF) is expected to grow by 8.03% in the next year.