Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Hormel Foods Corporation stock (HRL) is currently trading at $22.14. Hormel Foods Corporation PE ratio is 25.75. Hormel Foods Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.04. Analyst consensus price target for HRL is $27.62. WallStSmart rates HRL as Underperform.
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HRL Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)
HRL trades 56% above its Graham fair value of $15.31, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) Key Strengths (4)
92.04% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Paying $1.04 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading at 1.57x book value, attractively priced
Supporting Valuation Data
Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) Areas to Watch (6)
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Revenue growing slowly at 1.30% annually
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Modest earnings growth at 6.50%
Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive
Supporting Valuation Data
Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 53/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 8.8/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 3.2/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Market Cap, Price/Sales. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.04), Price/Book (1.57) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.53) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 1.30%, EPS Growth at 6.50%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 6.12%, Operating Margin at 7.39%, Profit Margin at 4.03%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 6.12% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 1.30% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Institutional Own., Market Cap) and negatives (Operating Margin, Revenue Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE › PACKAGED FOODS
The Big Picture
Hormel Foods Corporation is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 12.1B with 130% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 403.0%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 130% YoY, reaching 12.1B. This pace significantly outperforms most PACKAGED FOODS peers.
ROE of 612.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
What to Watch Next
Growth sustainability: can Hormel Foods Corporation maintain 130%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 5.1%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor PACKAGED FOODS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Hormel Foods Corporation.
Bottom Line
Hormel Foods Corporation offers an attractive blend of growth (130% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Hormel Foods Corporation(HRL)
NYSE
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
PACKAGED FOODS
USA
Hormel Foods Corporation is an American company founded in 1891 in Austin, Minnesota, by George A. Hormel as George A. Hormel & Company. Originally focusing on the packaging and selling of ham, Spam, sausage and other pork, chicken, beef and lamb products to consumers; by the 1980s, Hormel began offering a wider range of packaged and refrigerated foods.