Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL) 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.06% (As of Dec. 2025 )

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CHIX:HFGL Hilton Food Group PLC CHIX:HFGL
69 GF Score
Price £6.18
GF Value £8.72
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hilton Food Group 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Hilton Food Group CHIX:HFGL +0.57% 69 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.06 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HFGL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of £8.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

6-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past six months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from two quarters ago to the current quarter. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. Hilton Food Group's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio was -0.06%.


Hilton Food Group  (CHIX:HFGl) 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Explanation

A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance.


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.


Hilton Food Group 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


CHIX:HFGL vs KHC, GIS: 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Hilton Food Group's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 6-Month 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.


Hilton Food Group 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hilton Food Group's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hilton Food Group's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


CHIX:HFGL
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Hilton Food Group 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Hilton Food Group's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

6-Month Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Jun. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2025 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Jun. 2025 )
=(89.905 - 89.956) / 89.905
=-0.06%

* 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.

What does a 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.06 mean?
Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL) has a 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.06 as of Dec. 2025. The 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past six months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from two quarters ago to the current quarter. View historical data for Hilton Food Group and its competitors.
Is Hilton Food Group's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Hilton Food Group's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.06. Overall, Hilton Food Group has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hilton Food Group's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
Hilton Food Group's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.06 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, 6-Month 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 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past six months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from two quarters ago to the current quarter. View historical data for Hilton Food Group and its competitors. Hilton Food Group's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.06. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £8.72, compared to a current price of £6.18 — trading 29.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.06. Hilton Food Group's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL), the current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.06 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 £6.18 is trading 29.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £8.72. GuruFocus considers Hilton Food Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:HFGL:

  • 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.06
  • GF Value™: £8.72 vs. price of £6.18 (29.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs

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.
69GF Score

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