High Liner Foods (FRA:28Y) EV-to-FCF: -48.57 (As of Aug. 31, 2026)

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FRA:28Y High Liner Foods Inc FRA:28Y
80 GF Score
Price €9.10
GF Value €10.60
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What is High Liner Foods EV-to-FCF?

High Liner Foods FRA:28Y -0.55% 80 EV-to-FCF is -48.57 as of Aug. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:28Y with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.60. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,185 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, High Liner Foods ranks worse than 84388.1% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, High Liner Foods's Enterprise Value is €526.9 Mil. High Liner Foods's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-10.8 Mil. Therefore, High Liner Foods's EV-to-FCF for today is -48.57.

The historical rank and industry rank for High Liner Foods's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:28Y' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -75.7   Med: 7   Max: 161.28
Current: -46.23

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of High Liner Foods was 161.28. The lowest was -75.70. And the median was 7.00.

FRA:28Y's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 1185 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 16.36 vs FRA:28Y: -46.23

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-31), High Liner Foods's stock price is €9.10. High Liner Foods's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.757. Therefore, High Liner Foods's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 12.02.


High Liner Foods  (FRA:28Y) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

High Liner Foods's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=9.10/0.757
=12.02

High Liner Foods's share price for today is €9.10.
High Liner Foods's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €0.757.

* 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.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


High Liner Foods EV-to-FCF Related Terms


High Liner Foods EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for High Liner Foods's EV-to-FCF 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.

High Liner Foods EV-to-FCF Chart

High Liner Foods Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
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High Liner Foods Quarterly Data
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EV-to-FCF 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 37.19 -16.43 -20.87 148.51 -46.20

FRA:28Y vs KHC, GIS: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, High Liner Foods's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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.


High Liner Foods EV-to-FCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, High Liner Foods's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where High Liner Foods's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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High Liner Foods EV-to-FCF Calculation

High Liner Foods's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=526.878/-10.848
=-48.57

High Liner Foods's current Enterprise Value is €526.9 Mil.
High Liner Foods's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-10.8 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of -48.57 mean?
High Liner Foods (FRA:28Y) has a EV-to-FCF of -48.57 as of Aug. 31, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on High Liner Foods and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, High Liner Foods ranks #999999 out of 1185 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is High Liner Foods' EV-to-FCF too high?
High Liner Foods' current EV-to-FCF is -48.57. Based on the distribution chart, High Liner Foods ranks #999999 out of 1185 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, High Liner Foods has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does High Liner Foods' EV-to-FCF compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, High Liner Foods ranks #999999 out of 1185 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places High Liner Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.36. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 16.36, based on 1,185 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on High Liner Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. High Liner Foods's current EV-to-FCF is -48.57. 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?
High Liner Foods (FRA:28Y) has a current EV-to-FCF of -48.57. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.60, compared to a current price of €9.10 — trading 14.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -48.57. High Liner Foods' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For High Liner Foods (FRA:28Y), the current EV-to-FCF is -48.57 as of Aug. 31, 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 (FRA:28Y) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, High Liner Foods stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €9.10 is trading 14.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.60.

Key valuation signals for FRA:28Y:

  • EV-to-FCF: -48.57
  • GF Value™: €10.60 vs. price of €9.10 (14.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:28Y stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


High Liner Foods Business Description

Other Exchanges HLNFF:USAHLF:Canada
Address 100 Battery Point, P.O. Box 910, Lunenburg, NS, CAN, B0J 2C0
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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