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HERBALIFE LTD (HLF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:HLF - KYG4412G1010 - Common Stock

8.8 USD
-0.43 (-4.66%)
Last: 11/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM
8.8 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to HLF. HLF was compared to 34 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. While HLF belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. HLF scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year HLF was profitable.
HLF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years HLF has always been profitable.
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

HLF's Return On Assets of 11.89% is amongst the best of the industry. HLF outperforms 85.29% of its industry peers.
HLF's Return On Invested Capital of 25.82% is amongst the best of the industry. HLF outperforms 94.12% 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 12.92%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (25.82%) for HLF is above the 3 year average (21.47%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.46%, HLF is in the better half of 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.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLF has declined.
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.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HLF has remained more or less at the same level.
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

HLF has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
HLF has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 2.47 indicates that HLF is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
HLF has a Altman-Z score (2.47) which 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 9.3
Altman-Z 2.47
ROIC/WACC3.73
WACC6.92%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 1.11, HLF is not doing good in the industry: 79.41% 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.
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 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.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.78% in the past year.
HLF shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.47% yearly.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.71% on average over the next years.
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.
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 4.31, the valuation of HLF can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HLF is valued 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 25.56.
HLF is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.38.
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 34.62, HLF is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.31
Fwd PE 3.38
HLF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHLF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

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 94.12% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HLF indicates a rather cheap valuation: HLF is cheaper than 97.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.18
EV/EBITDA 3.51
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 21.90% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.55
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y15.23%
EPS Next 3Y21.9%

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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 (11/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 8.8 0 (0%)

8.8

-0.43 (-4.66%)

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 Owners102.47%
Inst Owner Change-2.4%
Ins Owners1.96%
Ins Owner Change-0.91%
Market Cap907.37M
Revenue(TTM)4.96B
Net Income(TTM)320.70M
Analysts50.91
Price Target9.52 (8.18%)
Short Float %11.94%
Short Ratio8.48
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)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 RankSector Rank
PE 4.31
Fwd PE 3.38
P/S 0.18
P/FCF 4.18
P/OCF 2.98
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 3.51
EPS(TTM)2.04
EY23.18%
EPS(NY)2.6
Fwd EY29.57%
FCF(TTM)2.1
FCFY23.92%
OCF(TTM)2.95
OCFY33.57%
SpS48.12
BVpS-5.94
TBVpS-9.98
PEG (NY)0.55
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 2.47
F-Score7
WACC6.92%
ROIC/WACC3.73
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.