HERBALIFE LTD (HLF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:HLF - KYG4412G1010 - Common Stock
9.09 USD
+0.14 (+1.56%)
Overall HLF gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated HLF against 34 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. HLF has an excellent profitability rating, but there are 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.
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.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.89%, HLF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.29% of the companies in the same industry.
HLF has a better Return On Invested Capital (25.82%) than 94.12% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HLF is significantly above the industry average of 12.92%.
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 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HLF has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 12.61%, HLF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
HLF's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 77.96%, HLF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.18% of the companies in the same industry.
HLF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
HLF has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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 2.47 indicates that HLF is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of HLF (2.47) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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.
HLF has a Debt to FCF ratio of 9.30. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HLF outperforms 55.88% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.47 |
ROIC/WACC3.74
WACC6.9%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.11 indicates that HLF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HLF's Current ratio of 1.11 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HLF is outperformed by 82.35% of its industry peers.
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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.59, HLF is not doing good in the industry: 82.35% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.59 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.51% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -7.08% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.78% in the past year.
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
HLF is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 21.90% yearly.
HLF is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.71% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.91%
EPS Next 2Y15.23%
EPS Next 3Y21.9%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.38%
Revenue Next 2Y2.43%
Revenue Next 3Y3.71%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 4.46 indicates a rather cheap valuation of HLF.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HLF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
HLF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.51.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 3.49, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of HLF.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HLF, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
HLF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.98.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.49 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HLF is valued cheaper than 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
HLF's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HLF is cheaper than 97.06% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.53 |
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 has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
HLF's earnings are expected to grow with 21.90% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.56
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y15.23%
EPS Next 3Y21.9%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
HLF does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NYSE:HLF (11/19/2025, 2:58:32 PM)
9.09
+0.14 (+1.56%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners102.47%
Inst Owner Change-2.4%
Ins Owners1.96%
Ins Owner Change-0.91%
Market Cap937.27M
Revenue(TTM)4.96B
Net Income(TTM)320.70M
Analysts50.91
Price Target9.52 (4.73%)
Short Float %11.94%
Short Ratio8.48
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)0%
PT rev (3m)3.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-11.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)37.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.74%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.8%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.49 | ||
| P/S | 0.19 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.32 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.08 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.53 |
EPS(TTM)2.04
EY22.44%
EPS(NY)2.6
Fwd EY28.63%
FCF(TTM)2.1
FCFY23.15%
OCF(TTM)2.95
OCFY32.5%
SpS48.12
BVpS-5.94
TBVpS-9.98
PEG (NY)0.56
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 | 2.47 |
F-Score7
WACC6.9%
ROIC/WACC3.74
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 Y7.91%
EPS Next 2Y15.23%
EPS Next 3Y21.9%
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 2Y2.43%
Revenue Next 3Y3.71%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y48.57%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.6%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.61%
EBIT Next Year38.39%
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 5 / 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 3 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for HERBALIFE LTD?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HERBALIFE LTD (HLF) is expected to grow by 7.91% in the next year.