What is HRL's Value Score?

Hormel Foods Corporation Common Stock (HRL) has a StockPik Value Score of 75 out of 100 — a high score, indicating strong value characteristics across multiple metrics. The Value Score is a composite ranking built from P/E ratio, P/B ratio, Graham Number, ROE, gross margin, debt-to-equity, current ratio, and Piotroski F-Score, calculated from SEC EDGAR annual filing data.

What is HRL's Piotroski F-Score?

Hormel Foods Corporation Common Stock (HRL) has a Piotroski F-Score of 4 out of 9 — a moderate score. The F-Score assesses nine binary financial criteria across profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency. A score of 7–9 indicates a financially improving company; a score of 0–3 is a warning sign.

Is HRL trading below its Graham Number?

HRL is currently trading above its Graham Number. The stock price of $21.24 exceeds the Graham Number of $20.55, meaning it does not meet Graham's criterion for a margin of safety at the current price. The Graham Number is calculated as √(22.5 × EPS × Book Value Per Share) and represents Benjamin Graham's ceiling price for a defensive investor.

What is HRL's Graham Number?

HRL's Graham Number is $20.55, calculated using the Benjamin Graham formula √(22.5 × EPS × Book Value per Share). The Graham Number is an estimate of intrinsic value — the maximum price a defensive investor should pay. At the current price of $21.24, HRL is trading 3% above its Graham Number.

What is HRL's Piotroski F-Score?

HRL's Piotroski F-Score is 4 out of 9, indicating moderate financial health. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates nine criteria across profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency. Scores of 7 or above are considered strong; 3 or below indicate financial weakness.

Is HRL (Hormel Foods Corporation Common Stock) undervalued?

HRL scores 75/100 on StockPik's Value Score, placing it in undervalued territory. The stock trades 3% above its Graham Number of $20.55.

What is HRL's P/E ratio?

HRL's trailing P/E ratio is 16.3x — a reasonable earnings multiple. The Consumer Defensive sector average P/E is 25.2x. Compare against other Consumer Defensive stocks in the StockPik screener.

Does Hormel Foods Corporation Common Stock (HRL) pay a dividend?

Yes, HRL currently pays a dividend yield of 5.5%. View the full dividend and value analysis on StockPik.

What sector is Hormel Foods Corporation Common Stock (HRL) in?

Hormel Foods Corporation Common Stock (HRL) is in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in the Meat Packing Plants industry. Compare it against other Consumer Defensive stocks by Value Score, P/E ratio, and Piotroski F-Score on StockPik.

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Hormel Foods Corporation Common Stock (HRL)

NYSE Large Cap

Consumer Defensive › Meat Packing Plants

$21.24

Market Cap: $11.7B

Data as of Jan 25, 2026 (TTM)

Price History

Feb 9, 2026 — May 23, 2026

Investment Snapshot

Trading 3% above Graham Number — above intrinsic value estimate
Piotroski F-Score 4/9 — moderate financial health
ROE of 9.0% — below-average profitability
High dividend yield of 5.5%

Hormel Foods Corporation Common Stock (HRL) is a Consumer Defensive company operating in Meat Packing Plants, listed on the NYSE , with a market capitalisation of $11.7 billion . Key value metrics: P/E ratio 16.3, P/B ratio 1.47, Piotroski F-Score 4 out of 9 (moderate financial health) .

Value Score

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Key Metrics

P/E Ratio

16.33

P/B Ratio

1.47

EPS

$1.30

Div. Yield

5.5%

PEG Ratio

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P/S Ratio

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EV/EBITDA

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ROE

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ROA

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Gross Margin

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Op. Margin

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Net Margin

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Debt/Equity

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Current Ratio

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Current vs 5-Year Average

Based on 5 years of SEC filings

Net Margin

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Revenue & Net Income

Profit Margins

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EPS & Free Cash Flow Per Share

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Financial Statements

Metric	FY22	FY23	FY24
Revenue	$X.XB	$X.XB	$X.XB
Gross Profit	$X.XB	$X.XB	$X.XB
Operating Income	$X.XB	$X.XB	$X.XB
Net Income	$X.XB	$X.XB	$X.XB
EBITDA	$X.XB	$X.XB	$X.XB
Total Assets	$X.XB	$X.XB	$X.XB
Total Liabilities	$X.XB	$X.XB	$X.XB

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Hormel Foods Corporation Common Stock — Fundamental Analysis Summary

Hormel Foods Corporation Common Stock (HRL) is currently trading 3% above its Graham Number of $20.55, suggesting the market price exceeds Benjamin Graham's intrinsic value estimate. The stock carries a reasonable trailing P/E ratio of 16.3x.

On financial health, HRL shows a moderate Piotroski F-Score of 4/9, and modest return on equity of 9.0% (sector average: 4.9%), and manageable leverage with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36.

StockPik's composite Value Score for HRL is 75/100 — placing it in undervalued territory. The score is built from ten fundamental signals: P/E, P/B, PEG ratio, P/S ratio, return on equity, gross margin, debt-to-equity, current ratio, dividend yield, and Piotroski F-Score.

HRL shows earnings declining at 41%.

HRL pays a high dividend yield of 5.5%.

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