Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Hormel Foods Corp (HRL) - $22.32 as of 11/19/2025 3:30:24 PM EST
Total Score
12 out of 30
Safety Score
56 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for HRL
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for HRL
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for HRL
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for HRL
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for HRL (56 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 2 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 4 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Company Overview |
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| Ticker | HRL |
| Company Name | Hormel Foods Corp |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Hormel Foods Corporation (Ticker: HRL), founded in 1891 in Austin, Minnesota, is a leading American food manufacturer known for its diverse portfolio of refrigerated and packaged foods, including iconic brands like Spam, Jennie-O, and Hormel Chili. The company has a robust commitment to quality and innovation, demonstrated through its strategic investments in product development and acquisitions that strengthen its competitive position in the dynamic food sector. With a keen awareness of evolving consumer preferences, Hormel is well-positioned for sustained growth and expansion across both established and emerging markets. Hormel's proactive approach ensures it remains a formidable player in the global food industry. |
| Sector Name | CONSUMER DEFENSIVE |
| Industry Name | PACKAGED FOODS |
| Most Recent Quarter | 7/31/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 12/4/2025 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 22.32 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 43.04 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 11/19/2025 3:30:24 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 3,687,359 |
| Average Daily Volume | 5,044,014 |
| 52-Week High | 32.44 |
| 52-Week Low | 21.03 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 6.13% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 16.29 |
| Industry PE | 22.23 |
| Sector PE | 28.23 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 20.44 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 20.48 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 62.85 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 40.48 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 2.47 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 1.09 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 14.70 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 1.52 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 1.96 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 4.63 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.02 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.01 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.41 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 1 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 3 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 549,998,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 12,275,955,360 |
| Institutional Ownership | 91.34% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 10/14/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.2900 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.2900 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing |
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| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 1.16 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 5.20% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 1.16 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 5.20% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 20 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 3.72% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 3.07% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 2.65% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 2.69% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 4.31% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 11.15% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 84.67% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 3.10% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 1.44% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 1.37 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 1.05 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 1.58 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 754,530,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 805,038,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 793,572,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 4.60% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 4.65% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 8.02% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 599,189,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 741,881,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 736,532,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -2,250,976,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -2,109,063,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 2,850,944,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 2,358,719,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 2,850,165,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.74 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.74 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 7,993,420,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 7,734,885,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 8,083,268,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 627,736,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 1.14 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 1,010,297,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 777,636,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.68 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | -0.43 |
| MACD Signal | -0.58 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 20.33 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 25.45 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 30.57 |
| Beta | 0.33 |
| RSI | 46.75 |
| 50-Day SMA | 27.97 |
| 150-Day SMA | 31.35 |
| 200-Day SMA | 34.31 |
System |
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| Modified | 11/20/2025 1:04:08 AM EST |