Hormel FoodsHRL +0.48%67 PS Ratio is 1.13 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 2.05. 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 1,934 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hormel Foods ranks worse than 58.89% on this metric.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, Hormel Foods's share price is $25.00.
Hormel Foods's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $22.18. Hence, Hormel Foods's PS Ratio for today is 1.13.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hormel Foods's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HRL'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.89 Med: 2.05 Max: 2.97
Current: 1.11
During the past 13 years, Hormel Foods's highest PS Ratio was 2.97. The lowest was 0.89. And the median was 2.05.
HRL's PS Ratio is ranked worse than 58.89% of 1934
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.845
vs HRL: 1.11
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of Hormel Foods was 2.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -1.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 3.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, Hormel Foods's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 11.60% per year. The lowest was -1.00% per year. And the median was 5.60% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
Hormel Foods PS Ratio Related Terms
Hormel Foods PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hormel Foods's PS Ratio 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 PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS Ratio 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 PS Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hormel Foods's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hormel Foods's PS Ratio falls into.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
Hormel Foods's PS Ratio for today is calculated as
Hormel Foods's Share Price of today is $25.00. Hormel Foods's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $22.18.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
Hormel Foods (HRL) has a PS Ratio of 1.13 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Hormel Foods and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 2.05. Over the past decade, Hormel Foods' PS Ratio has ranged from 0.89 to 2.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #1139 out of 1934 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 58.9%.
Is Hormel Foods' PS Ratio too high?
Hormel Foods' current PS Ratio of 1.13 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 2.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.89 to a high of 2.97. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PS Ratio is 0.85. Hormel Foods' value of 1.13 is 33.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #1139 out of 1934 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' PS Ratio compare to MKC and JBS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #1139 out of 1934 companies for PS Ratio. This places Hormel Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 0.85. Hormel Foods' value of 1.13 is 33.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Hormel Foods' own PS Ratio has ranged from 0.89 to 2.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.05 vs. the industry median of 0.85, Hormel Foods has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PS Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PS Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.85, based on 1,934 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hormel Foods's current PS Ratio of 1.13 is 33.7% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Hormel Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PS Ratio is 0.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hormel Foods's current PS Ratio is 1.13, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 2.05. 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 PS Ratio is 1.13, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 2.05 and 33.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.85. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hormel Foods (HRL), the current PS Ratio is 1.13 as of Jul. 02, 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:
PS Ratio: 1.13 (45% below median its 10-year median of 2.05)
GF Value™: $31.23 vs. price of $25.00 (19.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1139 of 1934)
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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