Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL) Net Cash per Share: £-9.51 (As of Jun. 2026)

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CHIX:HFGL Hilton Food Group PLC CHIX:HFGL
78 GF Score
Price £6.90
GF Value £9.26
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Hilton Food Group Net Cash per Share?

Hilton Food Group CHIX:HFGL +0.22% 78 Net Cash per Share is £-9.51 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HFGL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of £9.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 323 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hilton Food Group ranks worse than 309597.21% on this metric.

Net Cash per Share is calculated as Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities minus Total Liabilities minus Minority Interest and then divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). Hilton Food Group's Net Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was £-9.51.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hilton Food Group's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:HFGl's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 7.62
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.

Hilton Food Group  (CHIX:HFGl) Net Cash per Share Explanation

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Hilton Food Group Net Cash per Share Related Terms


Hilton Food Group Net Cash per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hilton Food Group's Net Cash per Share 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.

Hilton Food Group Net Cash per Share Chart

Hilton Food Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Cash per Share
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Hilton Food Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jul17 Dec17 Jul18 Dec18 Jul19 Dec19 Jul20 Dec20 Jul21 Dec21 Jul22 Dec22 Jul23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Net Cash per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -8.74 -9.11 -9.77 -9.32 -9.51

CHIX:HFGL vs KHC, GIS: Net Cash per Share Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Hilton Food Group's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash 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.


Hilton Food Group Price-to-Net-Cash vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hilton Food Group's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hilton Food Group's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.


CHIX:HFGL
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Hilton Food Group Net Cash per Share Calculation

In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.

Hilton Food Group's Net Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net Cash per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(150.5-982.2-6.3)/89.956
=-9.32

Hilton Food Group's Net Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Net Cash per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(131.7-981.8-5.6)/89.956
=-9.51

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Net Cash per Share →
What does a Net Cash per Share of £-9.51 mean?
Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL) has a Net Cash per Share of £-9.51 as of Jun. 2026. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Hilton Food Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hilton Food Group ranks #999999 out of 323 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is Hilton Food Group's Net Cash per Share too high?
Hilton Food Group's current Net Cash per Share is £-9.51. Based on the distribution chart, Hilton Food Group ranks #999999 out of 323 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hilton Food Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hilton Food Group's Net Cash per Share compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hilton Food Group ranks #999999 out of 323 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places Hilton Food Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 7.62. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 7.62, based on 323 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share 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 Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Hilton Food Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 7.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hilton Food Group's current Net Cash per Share is £-9.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hilton Food Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £9.26, compared to a current price of £6.90 — trading 25.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is £-9.51. Hilton Food Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL), the current Net Cash per Share is £-9.51 as of Jun. 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 Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hilton Food Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £6.90 is trading 25.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £9.26. GuruFocus considers Hilton Food Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:HFGL:

  • Net Cash per Share: £-9.51
  • GF Value™: £9.26 vs. price of £6.90 (25.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:HFGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hilton Food Group Business Description

Other Exchanges HLTFF:USAHFG:UKFAG:Germany
Address Latham Road, 2-8 The Interchange, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, GBR, PE29 6YE
Hilton Food Group PLC is engaged in the specialist retail meat-packing business, supplying international food retailers in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. It is into the wholesaling of food protein products, including meat, seafood, and vegetarian products. The company has four operating segments, namely UK and Ireland, which comprises the Group's operations in United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland; Europe, which includes the Group's operations in the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Central Europe and Portugal; APAC comprising the Group's operations in Australia and New Zealand; and Central costs. The company derives a majority of its revenue from European Countries.
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