Hormel FoodsHRL +0.48%67 Net Current Asset Value is $-3.46 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. Among 1,050 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hormel Foods ranks worse than 95238% on this metric.
In calculating the Net Current Asset Value (NCAV), Benjamin Graham means a company's current assets (such as cash, marketable securities, and inventories) minus its total liabilities (including preferred stock, minority interest, and long-term debt).
Hormel Foods's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $-3.46.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hormel Foods's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Hormel Foods was 1867.50. The lowest was 39.28. And the median was 125.97.
HRL's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 4.2 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) Net Current Asset Value Explanation
Benjamin Graham first discussed net current asset value (NCAV) in the 1934 edition of "Security Analysis", which he coauthored with David Dodd. In the book, (net) current asset value is defined as:" current assets alone, minus all liabilities and claims ahead of the issue."
The common definition of NCAV is: NCAV = current assets – [total liabilities + minority interest + preferred stock]
Net current assets exclude not only the intangible assets but also the fixed and miscellaneous assets. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Grahams strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their Net-Net Working Capital. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
Hormel Foods Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Hormel Foods Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hormel Foods's Net Current Asset Value 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.
HRL vs MKC, JBS, SJM: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Hormel Foods's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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 Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hormel Foods's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hormel Foods's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value falls into.
* 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.
What does a Net Current Asset Value of $-3.46 mean?
Hormel Foods (HRL) has a Net Current Asset Value of $-3.46 as of Apr. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Hormel Foods and its competitors. Over the past decade, Hormel Foods' Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 39.28 to 1,867.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #999999 out of 1050 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is Hormel Foods' Net Current Asset Value too high?
Hormel Foods' current Net Current Asset Value is $-3.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.28 to a high of 1,867.50. Based on the distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #999999 out of 1050 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' Net Current Asset Value compare to MKC and JBS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #999999 out of 1050 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Hormel Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 4.20. Historically, Hormel Foods' own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 39.28 to 1,867.50 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 Net Current Asset Value for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.20, based on 1,050 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Current Asset Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Current Asset Value 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 Current Asset Value mean?
A high Net Current Asset Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Hormel Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 4.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hormel Foods's current Net Current Asset Value is $-3.46. 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 Net Current Asset Value is $-3.46. 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 Net Current Asset Value calculated?
Net Current Asset Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hormel Foods (HRL), the current Net Current Asset Value is $-3.46 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:
Net Current Asset Value: $-3.46
GF Value™: $31.23 vs. price of $25.00 (19.9% below fair value)
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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