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High Liner FoodsTSX:HLF -1.15%82 EV-to-FCF is 149.86 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 1928% above its 10-year median of 7.39. GuruFocus rates TSX:HLF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of C$17.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,190 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, High Liner Foods ranks worse than 94.2% 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 C$827 Mil.
High Liner Foods's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$6 Mil. Therefore, High Liner Foods's EV-to-FCF for today is 149.86.
The historical rank and industry rank for High Liner Foods's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:HLF'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -75.7 Med: 7.39 Max: 161.28
Current: 150.72
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 7.39.
TSX:HLF's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 94.2% of 1190
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 16.105
vs TSX:HLF: 150.72
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.
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:
High Liner Foods's share price for today is C$14.65.
High Liner Foods's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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$1.346.
* 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.
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.
High Liner Foods's current Enterprise Value is C$827 Mil.
High Liner Foods's Free Cash Flow 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$6 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.
High Liner Foods (TSX:HLF) has a EV-to-FCF of 149.86 as of Jul. 21, 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. This is 1928% above median its historical median of 7.39. According to the industry distribution chart, High Liner Foods ranks #1121 out of 1190 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 94.2%.
Is High Liner Foods' EV-to-FCF too high?
High Liner Foods' current EV-to-FCF of 149.86 is 1928% above median its 10-year median of 7.39. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.11. High Liner Foods' value of 149.86 is 830.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, High Liner Foods ranks #1121 out of 1190 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 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, 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 #1121 out of 1190 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places High Liner Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.11. High Liner Foods' value of 149.86 is 830.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.39 vs. the industry median of 16.11, High Liner 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 EV-to-FCF for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 16.11, based on 1,190 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. High Liner Foods's current EV-to-FCF of 149.86 is 830.5% 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 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 16.11 — 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 149.86, which is 1928% above median its own 10-year median of 7.39. 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$17.18, compared to a current price of C$14.65 — trading 14.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 149.86, which is 1928% above median its 10-year median of 7.39 and 830.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 16.11. 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 EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For High Liner Foods (TSX:HLF), the current EV-to-FCF is 149.86 as of Jul. 21, 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$14.65 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$17.18.
GuruFocus considers High Liner Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:HLF:
EV-to-FCF: 149.86 (1928% above median its 10-year median of 7.39)
GF Value™: C$17.18 vs. price of C$14.65 (14.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 830.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1121 of 1190)
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 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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