Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) — Stock Score Summary

Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 57/100 based on Quality (50/100), Value (44/100), and Momentum (48/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Hormel Foods is facing structural margin pressure from rising input costs and shifting consumer preferences. It lacks pricing power and does not align with our macro themes.

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$24.00
Market Cap$13.0B
P/E (TTM)27.40
P/E (Forward)14.92
Price/Book1.61
Return on Equity5.8%
Return on Invested Capital6.2%
Debt/Equity4.24
Gross Margin15.8%
Operating Margin11.1%
Revenue Growth-2.9%
Dividend Yield5.0%
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 57/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (50), Value (44), and Momentum (48) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Hormel Foods Corporation have an economic moat?
Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) has a Quality factor score of 50/100. 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 57/100. 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).
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