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Hormel FoodsHRL +0.29%69 Equity-to-Asset is 0.60 as of Apr. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 0.62. GuruFocus rates HRL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,995 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hormel Foods ranks better than 59.05% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Hormel Foods's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $7,949 Mil. Hormel Foods's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $13,344 Mil.
Therefore, Hormel Foods's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.60.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hormel Foods's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
HRL'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55 Med: 0.62 Max: 0.74
Current: 0.6
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Hormel Foods was 0.74. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 0.62.
HRL's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than 59.05% of 1995
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.55
vs HRL: 0.60
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Hormel Foods Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Hormel Foods Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hormel Foods's Equity-to-Asset 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Hormel Foods's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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.
Hormel Foods Equity-to-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hormel Foods's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hormel Foods's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Hormel Foods's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.60 as of Apr. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Hormel Foods and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.62. Over the past decade, Hormel Foods' Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.55 to 0.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #817 out of 1995 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 41%.
Is Hormel Foods' Equity-to-Asset too high?
Hormel Foods' current Equity-to-Asset of 0.60 is near median its 10-year median of 0.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 0.74. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. Hormel Foods' value of 0.60 is 9.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #817 out of 1995 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hormel Foods has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hormel Foods' Equity-to-Asset compare to MKC and JBS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #817 out of 1995 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This puts Hormel Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. Hormel Foods' value of 0.60 is 9.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Hormel Foods' own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.55 to 0.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.62 vs. the industry median of 0.55, Hormel Foods has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Equity-to-Asset for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.55, based on 1,995 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hormel Foods's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.60 is 9.1% above 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Hormel Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hormel Foods's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.60, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.62. 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 $31.22, compared to a current price of $24.41 — trading 21.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.60, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.62 and 9.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.55. Hormel Foods' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hormel Foods (HRL), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.60 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 $24.41 is trading 21.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.22.
GuruFocus considers Hormel Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HRL:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.60 (near median its 10-year median of 0.62)
GF Value™: $31.22 vs. price of $24.41 (21.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#817 of 1995)
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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