HRL (Hormel Foods) Interest Expense: $-79 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)

What is Hormel Foods Interest Expense?

Hormel Foods HRL +0.48% 67 Interest Expense is $-79 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates HRL with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Hormel Foods's interest expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $ -20 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $-79 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Hormel Foods's Operating Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $ 200 Mil. Hormel Foods's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $ -20 Mil. Hormel Foods's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 10.08. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) Interest Expense Explanation

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Hormel Foods's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-20 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $200 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $2,351 Mil.

Hormel Foods's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage	=	-1	*	Operating Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )	/	Interest Expense (Q: Apr. 2026 )
	=	-1	*	199.883	/	-19.822
	=	10.08

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Hormel Foods Interest Expense Historical Data

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Hormel Foods Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-79 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of $-79 Mil mean?

Hormel Foods (HRL) has a Interest Expense of $-79 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Hormel Foods and its competitors.

Is Hormel Foods' Interest Expense too high?

Hormel Foods' current Interest Expense is $-79 Mil. Overall, Hormel Foods has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Hormel Foods' Interest Expense compare to MKC and JBS?

Hormel Foods' Interest Expense of $-79 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Interest Expense for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?

A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Hormel Foods and its competitors. Hormel Foods's current Interest Expense is $-79 Mil. 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 $31.23, compared to a current price of $25.00 — trading 19.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-79 Mil. Hormel Foods' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Interest Expense calculated?

Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hormel Foods (HRL), the current Interest Expense is $-79 Mil 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 $25.00 is trading 19.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.23. GuruFocus considers Hormel Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HRL:

Interest Expense: $-79 Mil
GF Value™: $31.23 vs. price of $25.00 (19.9% below fair value)
GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs

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.

Hormel Foods Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Consumer Packaged Goods

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Address 1 Hormel Place, Austin, MN, USA, 55912-3680

Website https://www.hormelfoods.com

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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