Valuation dashboard for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) with P/E 33.77, P/B 1.49, EV/EBITDA 15.73 and dividend yield 5.50%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Consumer Defensive companies.
Hormel Foods Corporation is a prominent global food company that specializes in the creation, preparation, and supply of a diverse array of meat, nut, and other culinary items. Its extensive clientele spans retail outlets, institutional food providers (foodservice), specialty delis, and various commercial enterprises across the United States and internationally.
Analysis Summary
Hormel Foods Corporation reported revenue of $12.11B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of 4.7%. Net income reached $478.2M, with a -12.0% 5-year CAGR.
Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 15.7%, operating margin 4.7%, net margin 2.8%.
At $21.27 (intraday price, October 30, 2026), HRL trades at a P/E of 33.77 and an ROE of 4.33%. Market capitalisation stands at $11.7B, placing it among large-cap names.
Balance sheet quality for HRL: current ratio of 2.5. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.
Valuation Ratios
| P/E Ratio | 33.77 |
| Price / Book | 1.49 |
| EV / EBITDA | 15.73 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.50% |
Valuation Models
| DCF Fair Value | $27.72 |
| vs Current Price | +30.3% |
Peer Comparison
| Symbol | Company | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRL | Hormel Foods Corporation | $11.7B | 33.77 | 1.49 | 4.3% |
| KHC | The Kraft Heinz Company | $28.9B | 0.80 | -8.4% | |
| PPC | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation | $6.8B | 21.27 | 1.76 | 8.5% |
| CPB | Campbell Soup Company | $6.4B | 16.35 | 1.66 | 10.2% |
| TSN | Tyson Foods, Inc. | $20.1B | 35.21 | 0.89 | 3.2% |
| SJM | The J. M. Smucker Company | $13.9B | 60.70 | 2.41 | 4.1% |
| CAG | Conagra Brands, Inc. | $7.0B | 1.09 | -26.3% |
Price
| Price | $21.27 (intraday price, October 30, 2026) |
| Market Cap | $11.7B |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Country | US |
Profitability
| Return on Equity | 4.33% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 3.16% |
| Return on Assets | 2.58% |
| Gross Margin | 15.68% |
| Operating Margin | 4.72% |
| Net Margin | 2.82% |
Related companies: KHC · PPC · CPB · TSN · SJM · CAG
Explore sector: Consumer Defensive · Packaged Foods
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