Hormel FoodsHRL +1.59%64 FCF Yield % is 4.76 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 3.74. GuruFocus rates HRL with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,984 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hormel Foods ranks better than 61.49% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Hormel Foods FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hormel Foods's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Hormel Foods's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % data, can be viewed below:
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Hormel Foods FCF Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hormel Foods's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hormel Foods's FCF Yield % falls into.
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Hormel Foods (HRL) has a FCF Yield % of 4.76 as of Jun. 26, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Hormel Foods and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 3.74. Over the past decade, Hormel Foods' FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.61 to 6.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #764 out of 1984 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 38.5%.
Is Hormel Foods' FCF Yield % too high?
Hormel Foods' current FCF Yield % of 4.76 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 3.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.61 to a high of 6.37. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median FCF Yield % is 2.14. Hormel Foods' value of 4.76 is 122.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #764 out of 1984 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hormel Foods has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hormel Foods' FCF Yield % compare to MKC and JBS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #764 out of 1984 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Hormel Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.14. Hormel Foods' value of 4.76 is 122.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Hormel Foods' own FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.61 to 6.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.74 vs. the industry median of 2.14, 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 FCF Yield % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median FCF Yield % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.14, based on 1,984 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hormel Foods's current FCF Yield % of 4.76 is 122.4% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Hormel Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hormel Foods's current FCF Yield % is 4.76, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 3.74. 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 $26.44 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 4.76, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 3.74 and 122.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.14. Hormel Foods' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hormel Foods (HRL), the current FCF Yield % is 4.76 as of Jun. 26, 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 $26.44 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.22.
GuruFocus considers Hormel Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HRL:
FCF Yield %: 4.76 (27% above median its 10-year median of 3.74)
GF Value™: $31.22 vs. price of $26.44 (15.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 122.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#764 of 1984)
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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