HRL (Hormel Foods) Tariff Resilience Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


HRL Hormel Foods Corp HRL
67 GF Score
Price $24.88
GF Value $31.23
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Hormel Foods Tariff Resilience Score?

Hormel Foods HRL +0.24% 67 Tariff Resilience Score is 7 as of Jul. 02, 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 2,047 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hormel Foods ranks better than 99.61% on this metric.

Hormel Foods has the Tariff Resilience Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Highly Resilient.

Hormel Foods has Hormel Foods has a global supply chain but primarily sells in the U.S. It has faced tariffs on pork exports but has strong pricing power and diversified sourcing. Historical impacts have been manageable, and the company benefits from some industry-specific exemptions.

Tariff Resilience Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more.

The company's exposure to international trade tariffs based on these criteria:

1. Global supply chain dependencies
2. Manufacturing locations versus sales markets
3. Import/export balance and percentage of revenue
4. Historical impact from previous tariff changes
5. Available mitigation strategies (alternative suppliers, pricing power)
6. Industry-specific tariff exemptions or vulnerabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Hormel Foods might have Highly Resilient.

Hormel Foods  (NYSE:HRL) Tariff Resilience Score Explanation

The Tariff Resilience Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the most resilient. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 3 categories:

Tariff Resilience Score Resilience Level
7 - 10Highly Resilient
4 - 6Average Resilient
0 - 3Highly Vulnerable

Hormel Foods Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms

HRL vs MKC, JBS, SJM: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Hormel Foods's Tariff Resilience Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Tariff Resilience Score 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 Tariff Resilience Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hormel Foods's Tariff Resilience Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hormel Foods's Tariff Resilience Score falls into.


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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 7 mean?
Hormel Foods (HRL) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 7 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #8 out of 2047 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 0.40000000000001%.
Is Hormel Foods' Tariff Resilience Score too high?
Hormel Foods' current Tariff Resilience Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #8 out of 2047 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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' Tariff Resilience Score compare to MKC and JBS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #8 out of 2047 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This places Hormel Foods in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tariff Resilience Score for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Tariff Resilience Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Tariff Resilience Score 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 Tariff Resilience Score mean?
A high Tariff Resilience Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. Hormel Foods's current Tariff Resilience Score is 7. 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 $24.88 — trading 20.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Tariff Resilience Score is 7. 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 Tariff Resilience Score calculated?
Tariff Resilience Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hormel Foods (HRL), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 7 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 $24.88 is trading 20.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.23. GuruFocus considers Hormel Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HRL:

  • Tariff Resilience Score: 7
  • GF Value™: $31.23 vs. price of $24.88 (20.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs

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.

Hormel Foods Business Description

Address 1 Hormel Place, Austin, MN, USA, 55912-3680
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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