Top line accelerating.
+1.6% YoY versus −1.6% prior. 3y CAGR −1.0%.
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Consumer Staples · Market Cap: $13.6B
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Fundamentals as of 2026-04-26
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The Question
Bottom line: HRL currently has no legendary investor models qualifying — see /stock/HRL/valuation for the per-model breakdown, but earns a D sector grade (43/100) in Consumer Staples. Use the per-tab analysis to form your own view. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
Concerns — Hormel Foods Corporation's 5.9% ROE is below sector median.
Financial story
Concerns — Hormel Foods Corporation's 5.9% ROE and 0.68 debt-to-equity warrant a closer look at the underlying business.
HRL is in the Consumer Staples sector. Sector ranking and peer comparison are in the sector tab.
0 of 6 legendary investor models rate HRL a BUY. Fair value estimates and full investor breakdown are in the valuation tab.
Hormel Foods Corporation's fair value depends on which model you trust. See the per-investor fair-value table in the valuation tab.
HRL trades at 27.3x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
HRL and PFGC differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full HRL vs PFGC compare matrix.
Investor verdicts for HRL are listed in the valuation tab. Per-model fair value and reasoning are in the valuation tab.
+1.6% YoY versus −1.6% prior. 3y CAGR −1.0%.
+1.6%Net margin 4.0% versus 6.8% prior (−2.8pp). Operating 5.9%.
4.0%P/E 27.8x — 16% above the 5y median of 23.9x. Forward 15.9x hints at EPS expansion next year.
How does HRL compare?
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Sign in to see the rankingHRL sits at #52 in Consumer Staples with a D grade (43/100).