High Liner Foods (TSX:HLF) EPS (Basic): C$1.35 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is High Liner Foods EPS (Basic)?

High Liner Foods TSX:HLF -0.27% 82 EPS (Basic) is C$1.35 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:HLF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of C$17.04 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

High Liner Foods's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$0.37. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$1.35.

High Liner Foods's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$0.37. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$1.35.

High Liner Foods's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$0.49. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.37.

During the past 12 months, High Liner Foods's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -25.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -6.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 6.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 4.00% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, High Liner Foods's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 100.10% per year. The lowest was -55.10% per year. And the median was 9.60% per year.

High Liner Foods (TSX:HLF) EPS (Basic) Explanation

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.

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High Liner Foods EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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High Liner Foods EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

High Liner Foods's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(50.43	-	0)	/	29.836
	=	1.69

High Liner Foods's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(10.925	-	0)	/	29.093
	=	0.38

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$1.35

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What does a EPS (Basic) of C$1.35 mean?

High Liner Foods (TSX:HLF) has a EPS (Basic) of C$1.35 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on High Liner Foods and its competitors.

Is High Liner Foods' EPS (Basic) too high?

High Liner Foods' current EPS (Basic) is C$1.35. Overall, High Liner Foods has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does High Liner Foods' EPS (Basic) compare to KHC and GIS?

High Liner Foods' EPS (Basic) of C$1.35 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good EPS (Basic) for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?

A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?

A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on High Liner Foods and its competitors. High Liner Foods's current EPS (Basic) is C$1.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is High Liner Foods stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, High Liner Foods (TSX:HLF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$17.04, compared to a current price of C$14.55 — trading 14.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is C$1.35. High Liner Foods' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is EPS (Basic) calculated?

EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For High Liner Foods (TSX:HLF), the current EPS (Basic) is C$1.35 as of Mar. 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 High Liner Foods (TSX:HLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, High Liner Foods stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$14.55 is trading 14.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$17.04. GuruFocus considers High Liner Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:HLF:

EPS (Basic): C$1.35
GF Value™: C$17.04 vs. price of C$14.55 (14.6% below fair value)
GF Score™: 82/100 with 3 warning signs

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

High Liner Foods Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Consumer Packaged Goods

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Address 100 Battery Point, P.O. Box 910, Lunenburg, NS, CAN, B0J 2C0

Website https://www.highlinerfoods.com

High Liner Foods Inc is a Canadian company that is mainly engaged in the processing and marketing of prepared and packaged frozen seafood products. The company's retail branded products are sold throughout the United States and Canada under the High Liner, Sea Cuisine, Mrs. Paul's, Van de Kamp's, Fisher Boy, C.Wirthy, Mirabel, and Catch of the Day labels, and are available in grocery and club stores. It also sells branded products under the High Liner, Icelandic Seafood, Mirabel, and FPI labels to restaurants and institutions, and is a supplier of private-label, value-added frozen seafood products to North American food retailers and foodservice distributors.

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