Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL) Earnings per Share (Diluted): £0.87 (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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CHIX:HFGL Hilton Food Group PLC CHIX:HFGL
72 GF Score
Price £6.15
GF Value £8.73
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hilton Food Group Earnings per Share (Diluted)?

Hilton Food Group CHIX:HFGL +0.24% 72 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £0.87 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HFGL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of £8.73 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,523 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hilton Food Group ranks better than 50.76% on this metric.

Hilton Food Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.69. Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.87.

Hilton Food Group's EPS (Basic) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.69. Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.88.

Hilton Food Group's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.30. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.56.

During the past 12 months, Hilton Food Group's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -7.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 7.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 0.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 7.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, Hilton Food Group's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 15.40% per year. The lowest was -1.50% per year. And the median was 10.20% per year.


Hilton Food Group  (CHIX:HFGl) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation

Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.


Be Aware

Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.


Hilton Food Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms


Hilton Food Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hilton Food Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:

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* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Hilton Food Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart

Hilton Food Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Earnings per Share (Diluted)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.45 0.20 0.40 0.43 0.87

Hilton Food Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jul16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Earnings per Share (Diluted) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.33 0.19 0.25 0.18 0.69

CHIX:HFGL vs KHC, GIS: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Hilton Food Group's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Hilton Food Group PE Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hilton Food Group's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hilton Food Group's PE Ratio falls into.


CHIX:HFGL
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Hilton Food Group PLC CHIX:HFGL
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Hilton Food Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation

Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.

Hilton Food Group's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Diluted Earnings Per Share (A: Dec. 2025 ) = (Net Income - Preferred Dividends) / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=(78.9-0)/90.400
=0.87

Hilton Food Group's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Diluted Earnings Per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )=(Net Income - Preferred Dividends / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=(62.4-0)/90.900
=0.69

Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £0.87

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.

What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of £0.87 mean?
Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of £0.87 as of Dec. 2025. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Hilton Food Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hilton Food Group ranks #750 out of 1523 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 49.2%.
Is Hilton Food Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Hilton Food Group's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £0.87. Based on the distribution chart, Hilton Food Group ranks #750 out of 1523 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hilton Food Group has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hilton Food Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hilton Food Group ranks #750 out of 1523 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Hilton Food Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 7.30, based on 1,523 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Hilton Food Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hilton Food Group's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £0.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hilton Food Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £8.73, compared to a current price of £6.15 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £0.87. Hilton Food Group's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £0.87 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hilton Food Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £6.15 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £8.73. GuruFocus considers Hilton Food Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:HFGL:

  • Earnings per Share (Diluted): £0.87
  • GF Value™: £8.73 vs. price of £6.15 (29.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:HFGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hilton Food Group Business Description

Other Exchanges HLTFF:USAHFG:UKFAG:Germany
Address Latham Road, 2-8 The Interchange, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, GBR, PE29 6YE
Hilton Food Group PLC is engaged in the specialist retail meat-packing business, supplying international food retailers in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. It is into the wholesaling of food protein products, including meat, seafood, and vegetarian products. The company has four operating segments, namely UK and Ireland, which comprises the Group's operations in United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland; Europe, which includes the Group's operations in the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Central Europe and Portugal; APAC comprising the Group's operations in Australia and New Zealand; and Central costs. The company derives a majority of its revenue from European Countries.
72GF Score

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