Honeywell Flour Mills (NSA:HFM) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Mar. 2026) — 14% Above Median

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NSA:HFM Honeywell Flour Mills PLC NSA:HFM
74 GF Score
Price ₦16.55
GF Value ₦10.41
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Honeywell Flour Mills Profitability Rank?

Honeywell Flour Mills NSA:HFM +0.30% 74 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates NSA:HFM with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦10.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Honeywell Flour Mills has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Honeywell Flour Mills's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.47%. As of today, Honeywell Flour Mills's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


Honeywell Flour Mills Profitability Rank Related Terms


NSA:HFM vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Honeywell Flour Mills's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Honeywell Flour Mills Profitability Rank vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Honeywell Flour Mills's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Honeywell Flour Mills's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Honeywell Flour Mills Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Honeywell Flour Mills has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Honeywell Flour Mills's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=16146.16 / 360849.158
=4.47 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Honeywell Flour Mills has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Good Sign:

Honeywell Flour Mills PLC operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 8 mean?
Honeywell Flour Mills (NSA:HFM) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Honeywell Flour Mills and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Honeywell Flour Mills' Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00.
Is Honeywell Flour Mills' Profitability Rank too high?
Honeywell Flour Mills' current Profitability Rank of 8 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Honeywell Flour Mills has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Honeywell Flour Mills' Profitability Rank compare to KHC and GIS?
Honeywell Flour Mills' Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Historically, Honeywell Flour Mills' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Honeywell Flour Mills and its competitors. Honeywell Flour Mills's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Honeywell Flour Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Honeywell Flour Mills (NSA:HFM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦10.41, compared to a current price of ₦16.55 — trading 59% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Honeywell Flour Mills' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Honeywell Flour Mills (NSA:HFM), the current Profitability Rank is 8 as of Mar. 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 Honeywell Flour Mills (NSA:HFM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Honeywell Flour Mills stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₦16.55 is trading 59% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦10.41. GuruFocus considers Honeywell Flour Mills to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSA:HFM:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: ₦10.41 vs. price of ₦16.55 (59% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Honeywell Flour Mills Business Description

Address Wharf road, No. 1 Golden penny place, Apapa, Lagos, NGA
Honeywell Flour Mills PLC is a Nigerian food manufacturing company specializing in the production and marketing of wheat-based products such as flour, semolina, whole wheat meal, noodles, and pasta. It distributes products across Nigeria through an extensive logistics and retail network. Honeywell Flour Mills is ISO-certified and part of the Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc group, benefiting from group synergies in a closely regulated sector. The Company's business reportable segments are identified by the factories located at Apapa, and Sagamu. The Apapa segment manufactures Flour, Semo and Wheat meal while Sagamu segments manufacture Noodles and Pasta. The Apapa generates the maximum revenue for the company.
74GF Score

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