HIGH LINER FOODS INC (HLF.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:HLF - CA4296951094 - Common Stock
13.65 CAD
-0.1 (-0.73%)
HLF gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 17 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While HLF has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. HLF may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth Finally 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.
Each year in the past 5 years HLF has been profitable.
Of the past 5 years HLF 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 5.50%, HLF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 11.48%, HLF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.66%, HLF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HLF has grown nicely.
HLF has a Operating Margin of 7.24%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HLF outperforms 88.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLF has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 22.24%, HLF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
HLF's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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.
Compared to 5 years ago, HLF has less shares outstanding
HLF has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.66 indicates that HLF is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.66, HLF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.47% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 14.84, HLF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
HLF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59. This is a neutral value indicating HLF is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
HLF has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.59) than 88.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.66 |
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC7.44%
2.3 Liquidity
HLF has a Current Ratio of 2.61. This indicates that HLF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.61, HLF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.71 indicates that HLF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
HLF has a Quick ratio of 0.71. This is in the better half of the industry: HLF outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 21.26% over the past year.
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.
Looking at the last year, HLF shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.03% in the last year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.46% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, HLF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.39% on average per year.
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.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.32, the valuation of HLF can be described as very cheap.
HLF's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HLF is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
HLF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.34.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 5.60, 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.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.43. HLF is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
HLF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HLF is cheaper than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HLF is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.59% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.74 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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)1.3
PEG (5Y)0.52
EPS Next 2Y7.32%
EPS Next 3Y8.46%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.84%, HLF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.92, HLF pays a better dividend. On top of this HLF pays more dividend than 88.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HLF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.84% |
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 (11/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
13.65
-0.1 (-0.73%)
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 Cap395.58M
Revenue(TTM)971.97M
Net Income(TTM)48.04M
Analysts77.78
Price Target21.73 (59.19%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.84% |
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 | 6.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.6 | ||
| P/S | 0.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.23 | ||
| P/B | 0.67 | ||
| P/tB | 1.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.74 |
EPS(TTM)2.16
EY15.82%
EPS(NY)2.44
Fwd EY17.87%
FCF(TTM)0.84
FCFY6.16%
OCF(TTM)1.89
OCFY13.82%
SpS47.04
BVpS20.26
TBVpS7.32
PEG (NY)1.3
PEG (5Y)0.52
Graham Number31.38
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 | 2.66 |
F-Score5
WACC7.44%
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.