Hormel FoodsHRL +1.61%64 Market Cap is $14,550 Mil as of Jun. 26, 2026. 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 2,041 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hormel Foods ranks better than 98.24% on this metric.
Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). Hormel Foods's share price for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $21.47. Hormel Foods's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 550 Mil. Therefore, Hormel Foods's market cap for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $11,815 Mil.
Hormel Foods's quarterly market cap
increased
from Oct. 2025 ($11,877 Mil) to Jan. 2026 ($13,541 Mil) but then
declined
from Jan. 2026 ($13,541 Mil) to Apr. 2026 ($11,815 Mil).
Hormel Foods's annual market cap
declined
from Oct. 2023 ($17,792 Mil) to Oct. 2024 ($16,760 Mil) and
declined
from Oct. 2024 ($16,760 Mil) to Oct. 2025 ($11,877 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. Hormel Foods's Enterprise Value for Today is $16,561 Mil.
Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) Market Cap Explanation
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
Hormel Foods Market Cap Related Terms
Hormel Foods Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hormel Foods's Market Cap 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, Hormel Foods's Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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.
Hormel Foods Market Cap vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hormel Foods's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hormel Foods's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
Hormel Foods's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Hormel Foods (HRL) has a Market Cap of $14,550 Mil as of Jun. 26, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Hormel Foods and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #36 out of 2041 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 1.8%.
Is Hormel Foods' Market Cap too high?
Hormel Foods' current Market Cap is $14,550 Mil. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Market Cap is 100.76. Hormel Foods' value of $14,550 Mil is 14340.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #36 out of 2041 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Market Cap compare to MKC and JBS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #36 out of 2041 companies for Market Cap. This places Hormel Foods in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 100.76. Hormel Foods' value of $14,550 Mil is 14340.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Market Cap among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 100.76, based on 2,041 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hormel Foods's current Market Cap of $14,550 Mil is 14340.1% 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Hormel Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Market Cap is 100.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hormel Foods's current Market Cap is $14,550 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 $31.22, compared to a current price of $26.44 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is $14,550 Mil and 14340.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 100.76. 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 Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hormel Foods (HRL), the current Market Cap is $14,550 Mil 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:
Market Cap: $14,550 Mil
GF Value™: $31.22 vs. price of $26.44 (15.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14340.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#36 of 2041)
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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