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Hormel Foods Corporation · Consumer Defensive · United States · $13.9B · Avg Vol: $105M/d

55
StockRank
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Q
41
V
40
M
67
P/E (TTM)
29.7x
ROE
5.8%
D/E
0.0x
Dividend %
4.6%

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%12.2B12.3B12.5B1.4%
EPS1.841.451.470.87-22.1%0.850.940.996.7%
Shares546.2M546.6M548.6M550.1M+0.7%550.3M
Debt3.3B3.3B2.9B2.9B-4.7%
Equity7.5B7.7B8.0B7.9B1.6%
Op CF1.1B1.0B1.3B845.3M-9.4%1.0B
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)+4.7%
24.1124.7125.3125.9126.51Jun 16Jul 9Jul 29
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$25.80
RSI (14)
70.4
52W High
$27.89
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
41
ROIC
6.2%30.2
ROE
5.8%33.3
GP/Assets
14.4%19.9
Op. Margin
11.1%63.8
FCF/Assets
3.5%43.1
Piotroski
526.9
Int. Cover
9.5x44.7
D/E Ratio
0.04x83.6
Current Ratio
1.94x62.9
Value
40
P/E (TTM)
29.7x20.7
EV/EBITDA
10.9x41.4
P/FCF
29.6x29.7
P/B
1.8x47.8
P/S
1.1x46.1
Div Yield
4.6%77.2
Momentum
67
52W High %
93%75.5
RS 6M
-0%68.3
SMA 50/200
1.05x77.0
EPS Rev 4W
-0.0%77.3
EPS Rev 12W
-0.7%61.2
EPS Improve
+84%68.2
Q Growth
-5%34.7

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$13.9B
P/E (Forward)
16.2x
Gross Margin
15.8%

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)$13.9B55HOLD
GIS.MXGeneral Mills, Inc.$18.8B51HOLD
SJMThe J. M. Smucker Company$12.6B63HOLD
MKC-VMcCormick & Company, Incorporated$13.6B43HOLD
DARDarling Ingredients Inc.$9.9B44HOLD
CPBThe Campbell's Company$6.5B59HOLD
LWLamb Weston Holdings, Inc.$6.8B60HOLD
PPCPilgrim's Pride Corporation$6.8B45HOLD
POSTPost Holdings, Inc.$4.1B56HOLD
INGRIngredion Incorporated$6.4B70BUY

Peer medians: ROE 12.4% · P/E 21.4x · Gross margin 35.1%

Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) — Stock Score Summary

Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 55/100 based on Quality (41/100), Value (40/100), and Momentum (67/100) 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$25.80
Market Cap$13.9B
P/E (TTM)29.74
P/E (Forward)16.20
Price/Book1.75
Return on Equity5.8%
Return on Invested Capital6.2%
Debt/Equity0.04x
Gross Margin15.8%
Operating Margin11.1%
Revenue Growth-2.9%
Dividend Yield4.6%
Free Cash Flow$471M

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 55/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (41), Value (40), and Momentum (67) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Hormel Foods Corporation have an economic moat?
Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) has a Quality factor score of 41/100. 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 55/100. 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).