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Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.
Hormel Foods's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.37.
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Hormel Foods Total Payout Ratio Historical Data
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* 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.
HRL vs MKC, JBS, SJM: Total Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Hormel Foods's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout 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 Total Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hormel Foods's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hormel Foods's Total Payout Ratio falls into.
* 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.
Hormel Foods (HRL) has a Total Payout Ratio of 1.37 as of Jul. 30, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Hormel Foods and its competitors.
Is Hormel Foods' Total Payout Ratio too high?
Hormel Foods' current Total Payout Ratio is 1.37. Overall, Hormel Foods has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hormel Foods' Total Payout Ratio compare to MKC and JBS?
Hormel Foods' Total Payout Ratio of 1.37 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 Total Payout Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Total Payout 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Hormel Foods and its competitors. Hormel Foods's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.37. 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 $31.24, compared to a current price of $25.08 — trading 19.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 1.37. Hormel Foods' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hormel Foods (HRL), the current Total Payout Ratio is 1.37 as of Jul. 30, 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 $25.08 is trading 19.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.24.
GuruFocus considers Hormel Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HRL:
Total Payout Ratio: 1.37
GF Value™: $31.24 vs. price of $25.08 (19.7% 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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