HRL (Hormel Foods) Marketable Securities: $33 Mil (As of Apr. 2026)

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HRL Hormel Foods Corp HRL
67 GF Score
Price $25.66
GF Value $31.24
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Hormel Foods Marketable Securities?

Hormel Foods HRL +2.03% 67 Marketable Securities is $33 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates HRL with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Marketable Securities are very liquid securities that can be converted into cash quickly at a reasonable price. Hormel Foods's Marketable Securities for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $33 Mil.

Hormel Foods's annual Marketable Securities increased from Oct. 2023 ($17 Mil) to Oct. 2024 ($25 Mil) and increased from Oct. 2024 ($25 Mil) to Oct. 2025 ($33 Mil).

Hormel Foods  (NYSE:HRL) Marketable Securities Explanation

Marketable Securities are very liquid as they tend to have maturities of less than one year. Furthermore, the rate at which these securities can be bought or sold has little effect on their prices.

Please note, GuruFocus' Marketable Securities also includes "Other Short Term Investment".

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Hormel Foods Marketable Securities Historical Data

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Hormel Foods Marketable Securities Chart

Hormel Foods Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
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Hormel Foods Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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Hormel Foods Marketable Securities Calculation

Marketable Securities are very liquid securities that can be converted into cash quickly at a reasonable price.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Marketable Securities →
What does a Marketable Securities of $33 Mil mean?
Hormel Foods (HRL) has a Marketable Securities of $33 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Marketable securities are high-liquid securites not directly classified as cash or cash equivalents. View historical data on Hormel Foods and its competitors.
Is Hormel Foods' Marketable Securities too high?
Hormel Foods' current Marketable Securities is $33 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' Marketable Securities compare to MKC and JBS?
Hormel Foods' Marketable Securities of $33 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 Marketable Securities for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Marketable Securities depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Marketable Securities 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 Marketable Securities mean?
A high Marketable Securities can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Marketable securities are high-liquid securites not directly classified as cash or cash equivalents. View historical data on Hormel Foods and its competitors. Hormel Foods's current Marketable Securities is $33 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 $31.24, compared to a current price of $25.66 — trading 17.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Marketable Securities is $33 Mil. Hormel Foods' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Marketable Securities calculated?
Marketable Securities is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hormel Foods (HRL), the current Marketable Securities is $33 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 $25.66 is trading 17.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.24. GuruFocus considers Hormel Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HRL:

  • Marketable Securities: $33 Mil
  • GF Value™: $31.24 vs. price of $25.66 (17.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 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

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