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Hormel FoodsHRL -0.83%69 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates HRL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 965 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hormel Foods ranks better than 59.27% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Hormel Foods's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hormel Foods's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HRL'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.7 Med: 0 Max: 2.9
Current: -0.2
During the past 13 years, Hormel Foods's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.90%. The lowest was -0.70%. And the median was 0.00%.
HRL's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 59.27% of 965
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: -0.7
vs HRL: -0.20
Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Hormel Foods 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
HRL vs MKC, JBS, SJM: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Hormel Foods's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hormel Foods's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hormel Foods's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Hormel Foods 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.20 mean?
Hormel Foods (HRL) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.20 as of Apr. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Hormel Foods and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #393 out of 965 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 40.7%.
Is Hormel Foods' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Hormel Foods' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. Based on the distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #393 out of 965 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hormel Foods has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hormel Foods' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MKC and JBS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #393 out of 965 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Hormel Foods and its competitors. Hormel Foods's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. 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 $31.21, compared to a current price of $23.88 — trading 23.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. Hormel Foods' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hormel Foods (HRL), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20 as of Apr. 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 $23.88 is trading 23.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.21.
GuruFocus considers Hormel Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HRL:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.20
GF Value™: $31.21 vs. price of $23.88 (23.5% 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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