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Hormel Foods Corporation · Consumer Defensive · United States · $11.9B · Avg Vol: $101M/d

45
StockRank
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Q
42
V
49
M
48
P/E (TTM)
34.7x
ROE
4.3%
D/E
0.0x
Dividend %
5.4%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Hormel Foods Corporation is a global branded food company offering a diverse portfolio of consumer products, including fresh meats, prepared foods, and nut butters, under well-known brands like SPAM, Jennie-O, and Skippy. Its competitive moat stems from strong brand recognition, extensive distribution networks, and a focus on product innovation to meet evolving consumer preferences. Hormel Foods is a leading player in the packaged food industry, known for its consistent performance and ability to adapt to market trends.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue12.5B12.1B11.9B12.1B-1.0%12.1B12.2B12.4B1.2%
EPS1.841.451.470.87-22.1%0.620.940.996.5%
Shares546.2M546.6M548.6M550.1M+0.7%550.4M
Debt3.3B3.3B2.9B2.9B-4.7%
Equity7.5B7.7B8.0B7.9B1.6%
Op CF1.1B1.0B1.3B845.3M-9.4%1.1B
Inv CF-258.0M-689.5M-236.9M-298.6M
Fin CF-486.7M-600.1M-1.0B-614.0M
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PRICE (1Y)-17.9%
20.8421.9723.1124.2425.37Jul 30Aug 20Sep 10
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$20.84
RSI (14)
18.8
52W High
$26.43
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
42
ROIC
6.1%29.1
ROE
4.3%28.0
GP/Assets
14.3%20.4
Op. Margin
11.1%64.7
FCF/Assets
5.2%54.9
Piotroski
528.2
Int. Cover
9.3x46.7
D/E Ratio
0.04x82.4
Current Ratio
1.88x60.9
Value
49
P/E (TTM)
34.7x16.8
EV/EBITDA
9.1x55.3
P/FCF
17.1x50.2
P/B
1.5x55.9
P/S
1.0x52.3
Div Yield
5.4%84.1
Momentum
48
52W High %
79%48.2
RS 6M
-20%35.8
SMA 50/200
1.05x71.7
EPS Rev 4W
-0.4%23.1
EPS Rev 12W
-0.5%40.2
EPS Improve
+151%82.2
Q Growth
-5%37.6

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$11.9B
P/E (Forward)
13.9x
Gross Margin
15.7%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Defensive, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of HRL are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
HRLHormel Foods Corporation(you)$11.9B45Hold
CPBThe Campbell's Company$7.0B45Hold
MKCMcCormick & Company, Incorporated$14.9B38Hold
GISGeneral Mills, Inc.$22.2B45Hold
SJMThe J. M. Smucker Company$14.1B55Hold
PPCPilgrim's Pride Corporation$7.5B41Hold
DARDarling Ingredients Inc.$10.1B56Hold
CAGConagra Brands, Inc.$7.7B36Hold
LWLamb Weston Holdings, Inc.$7.6B55Hold
KHCThe Kraft Heinz Company$30.5B55Hold

Peer medians: ROE 10.0% · P/E 19.9x · Gross margin 35.5%

Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL): Stock Score Summary

Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 45/100 based on Quality (42/100), Value (49/100), and Momentum (48/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

Hormel Foods Corporation is a global branded food company offering a diverse portfolio of consumer products, including fresh meats, prepared foods, and nut butters, under well-known brands like SPAM, Jennie-O, and Skippy. Its competitive moat stems from strong brand recognition, extensive distribution networks, and a focus on product innovation to meet evolving consumer preferences. Hormel Foods is a leading player in the packaged food industry, known for its consistent performance and ability to adapt to market trends.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$20.84
Market Cap$11.9B
P/E (TTM)34.74
P/E (Forward)13.87
Price/Book1.51
Return on Equity4.3%
Return on Invested Capital6.1%
Debt/Equity0.04x
Gross Margin15.7%
Operating Margin11.1%
Revenue Growth-2.9%
Dividend Yield5.4%
Free Cash Flow$693M

Hormel Foods Corporation operates in the Packaged Foods industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hormel Foods Corporation’s (HRL) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) is 45/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (42), Value (49), and Momentum (48) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Hormel Foods Corporation have an economic moat?
Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) has a Quality factor score of 42/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Hormel Foods Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 45/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Hormel Foods Corporation in?
Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Packaged Foods industry (United States).