Hormel FoodsHRL +0.48%67 EBIT per Share is $1.33 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates HRL with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,581 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hormel Foods ranks worse than 77.55% on this metric.
Hormel Foods's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.41.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $1.33.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Hormel Foods was -8.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -11.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -3.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -2.10% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Hormel Foods's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
HRL'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.4 Med: 8.4 Max: 27.1
Current: -11.4
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Hormel Foods was 27.10% per year. The lowest was -11.40% per year. And the median was 8.40% per year.
HRL's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than 77.55% of 1581
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.9
vs HRL: -11.40
Hormel Foods's EBIT for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $226 Mil.
Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Hormel Foods EBIT per Share Related Terms
Hormel Foods EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hormel Foods's EBIT per Share can be seen below:
* 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.33
* 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.
Hormel Foods (HRL) has a EBIT per Share of $1.33 as of Apr. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Hormel Foods and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #1226 out of 1581 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 77.5%.
Is Hormel Foods' EBIT per Share too high?
Hormel Foods' current EBIT per Share is $1.33. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EBIT per Share is 6.90. Hormel Foods' value of $1.33 is 80.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #1226 out of 1581 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hormel Foods has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hormel Foods' EBIT per Share compare to MKC and JBS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #1226 out of 1581 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Hormel Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 6.90. Hormel Foods' value of $1.33 is 80.7% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EBIT per Share among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.90, based on 1,581 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hormel Foods's current EBIT per Share of $1.33 is 80.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Hormel Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EBIT per Share is 6.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hormel Foods's current EBIT per Share is $1.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hormel Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hormel Foods (HRL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.23, compared to a current price of $25.00 — trading 19.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $1.33 and 80.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.90. Hormel Foods' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hormel Foods (HRL), the current EBIT per Share is $1.33 as of Apr. 2026. 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 Hormel Foods (HRL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hormel Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $25.00 is trading 19.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.23.
GuruFocus considers Hormel Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HRL:
EBIT per Share: $1.33
GF Value™: $31.23 vs. price of $25.00 (19.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 80.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1226 of 1581)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Historically meat-focused, Hormel Foods broadened its lineup to include other protein offerings and became a branded food company. The firm sells its wares through multiple channels, including US retail (61.6% of fiscal 2025 sales), US foodservice (32.6%), and international (5.9%). By product, 73% of fiscal 2025 sales were from perishable food and 27% from shelf-stable. Major brands include Hormel, Spam, Jennie-O, Columbus, Applegate, Planters, and Skippy. Many of these hold the number one or two market share in their respective categories.
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