Hormel FoodsHRL -0.43%64 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.01% as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates HRL with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,849 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hormel Foods ranks better than 54.57% on this metric.
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. It is a measure of a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt.
As of today, Hormel Foods's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 0.01%.
Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) Net Debt Paydown Yield % Explanation
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is the change in average of four quarters of company's total debt over a company's market cap. Assuming the total value of a company remains that same, shareholder value is increased as debt is reduced. In other words, it is a measure of the willingness and ability of a firm's management to pay down debt. Companies that have high debt paydown yields indicate that they are more aggressive with paying down debt.
In the calculation of Net Debt Paydown Yield %, we use the reductions of TTM average total debt one-year-ago and TTM average total debt at present, divided by its Market Cap.
Hormel Foods Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Hormel Foods Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hormel Foods's Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Hormel Foods's Net Debt Paydown Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hormel Foods's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hormel Foods's Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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.
* All the data are calculated by TTM values. Note that if a companies is traded in several exchanges, then we calculate the company level data for Net Debt Paydown Yield % using the primary share class stock data. The calculation result in definition page is for demonstration purpose only, and it's showing the share class level data. Therefore, the numbers in the calculation may differ from elsewhere if the stock is not a primary share.
What does a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.01% mean?
Hormel Foods (HRL) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.01% as of Jul. 08, 2026. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Hormel Foods and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #840 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 45.4%.
Is Hormel Foods' Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Hormel Foods' current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.01%. Based on the distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #840 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to MKC and JBS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #840 out of 1849 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts Hormel Foods in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Debt Paydown Yield % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Debt Paydown Yield % mean?
A high Net Debt Paydown Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Hormel Foods and its competitors. Hormel Foods's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.01%. 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 $24.60 — trading 21.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.01%. 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % calculated?
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hormel Foods (HRL), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.01% as of Jul. 08, 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 $24.60 is trading 21.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.23.
GuruFocus considers Hormel Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HRL:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 0.01%
GF Value™: $31.23 vs. price of $24.60 (21.2% 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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