The Hershey Co has the GF Score of 74, which implies that the company
is
Likely to have average performance.
The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.
GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:
Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.
Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes The Hershey Co
is
Likely to have average performance.
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The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) GF Score Explanation
Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:
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MEX:HSY vs TR, SOWG, RMCF: GF Score Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, The Hershey Co's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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.
The Hershey Co GF Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Hershey Co's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Hershey Co's GF Score falls into.
The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) has a GF Score of 74 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on The Hershey Co and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 65.00. Over the past decade, The Hershey Co's GF Score has ranged from 24.00 to 91.00.
Is The Hershey Co's GF Score too high?
The Hershey Co's current GF Score of 74 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 65.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.00 to a high of 91.00. Overall, The Hershey Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Hershey Co's GF Score compare to TR and SOWG?
The Hershey Co's GF Score of 74 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Historically, The Hershey Co's own GF Score has ranged from 24.00 to 91.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good GF Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, GF Score 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on The Hershey Co and its competitors. The Hershey Co's current GF Score is 74, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 65.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Hershey Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,590.13, compared to a current price of MXN3,090.00 — trading 13.9% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 74, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 65.00. The Hershey Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY), the current GF Score is 74 as of Jul. 03, 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 The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hershey Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,090.00 is trading 13.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,590.13.
GuruFocus considers The Hershey Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:HSY:
GF Score: 74 (14% above median its 10-year median of 65.00)
GF Value™: MXN3,590.13 vs. price of MXN3,090.00 (13.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:HSY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hershey is a leading US confectionery manufacturer (around a $55 billion market, according to Euromonitor), controlling 35% of the domestic chocolate aisle. Beyond its namesake label, the firm's portfolio has expanded over the last 85 years and now comprises 100 brands, including Reese's, Kit Kat, Kisses, and Ice Breakers. Hershey's products are sold in about 80 countries, albeit with just a high-single-digit percentage of sales coming from markets outside the US, including Brazil, India, and Mexico. The firm has sought inorganic opportunities to extend its reach beyond its core confectionery business, adding Amplify Snack Brands and its Skinny Pop ready-to-eat popcorn to its portfolio, as well as Pirate Brands, Dot's Pretzels, and LesserEvil over the past few years.
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