Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL) ROCE %: 13.07% (As of Dec. 2025)


CHIX:HFGL Hilton Food Group PLC CHIX:HFGL
72 GF Score
Price £5.21
GF Value £8.72
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hilton Food Group ROCE %?

Hilton Food Group CHIX:HFGL +0.34% 72 ROCE % is 13.07% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HFGL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of £8.72 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Hilton Food Group's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 13.07%.

Hilton Food Group  (CHIX:HFGl) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Hilton Food Group ROCE % Related Terms

Hilton Food Group ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hilton Food Group's ROCE % can be seen below:

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Hilton Food Group ROCE % Chart

Hilton Food Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Hilton Food Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jul16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Hilton Food Group ROCE % Calculation

Hilton Food Group's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=91.3/( ( (1236.4 - 507.1) + (1354.4 - 601.7) )/ 2 )
=91.3/( (729.3+752.7)/ 2 )
=91.3/741
=12.32 %

Hilton Food Group's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=100/( ( (1281.1 - 503.3) + (1354.4 - 601.7) )/ 2 )
=100/( ( 777.8 + 752.7 )/ 2 )
=100/765.25
=13.07 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 13.07% mean?
Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL) has a ROCE % of 13.07% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Hilton Food Group's ROCE % too high?
Hilton Food Group's current ROCE % is 13.07%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROCE % is 8.78. Hilton Food Group's value of 13.07% is 48.9% above this industry median. Overall, Hilton Food Group has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hilton Food Group's ROCE % compare to KHC and GIS?
Hilton Food Group's ROCE % of 13.07% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.78. Hilton Food Group's value of 13.07% is 48.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROCE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.78, based on 1,938 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hilton Food Group's current ROCE % of 13.07% is 48.9% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROCE % is 8.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hilton Food Group's current ROCE % is 13.07%. 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 Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £8.72, compared to a current price of £5.21 — trading 40.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 13.07% and 48.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.78. Hilton Food Group's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL), the current ROCE % is 13.07% as of Dec. 2025. 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 £5.21 is trading 40.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £8.72. GuruFocus considers Hilton Food Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:HFGL:

  • ROCE %: 13.07%
  • GF Value™: £8.72 vs. price of £5.21 (40.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 48.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median

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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