Hilton Food Group PLC (GB:HFG)
LSE:HFG
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HFG Stock Chart & Stats
520.00 p
-15.00 p(-1.68%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
520.00 p
-15.00 p(-1.68%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range447.89 p - 914.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume90.63K
Average Volume (3M)491.35K
Market Cap
£471.49M
Enterprise Value797.07M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£150.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£475.30M
Price to Earnings (P/E)3.6
Beta0.64
Next Earnings
Sep 09, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield7.01%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.35
Shares Outstanding89,955,710
10 Day Avg. Volume259,872
30 Day Avg. Volume491,350
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.46
Price to Book (P/B)1.24
Price to Sales (P/S)0.11
P/FCF Ratio-24.23
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£640.00Price Target Upside23.08% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.48
Revenue Forecast (FY)£4.22B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Retail-aligned High-volume Supply ModelHilton's business model of operating dedicated, retailer-aligned processing and packing facilities creates durable, recurring revenue streams tied to major grocers. Long-term high-volume contracts support predictable throughput, operational scale economics and closer customer integration that raise switching costs and underpins steady baseline demand.
Resilient Core Meat And Fresh-prepared Business (~90% Rev)With roughly 90% of revenue from core meat and fresh prepared foods, Hilton benefits from a stable, staple category less prone to discretionary swings. Volume resilience (continuing ops volumes +0.2%) and regionally diversified growth (APAC, Central Europe) provide a durable revenue base which cushions group performance while management addresses weaker specialist segments.
Strong Liquidity And Manageable Net LeverageA large committed GBP 450m RCF and a sub-1x net debt/EBITDA position after disposals provide meaningful liquidity and financial flexibility. This strengthens the company's ability to fund targeted capex (Canada, Poland), absorb working-capital volatility, maintain dividends and execute strategic refresh without immediate refinancing pressure, supporting medium-term plans.
Bears Say
Inconsistent Cash Generation; Negative FCF In 2025The recent sharp fall in operating cash flow and a negative free cash flow year reduce the reliability of internal funding. Over the medium term this complicates funding of elevated capex for growth projects, maintaining progressive dividends and meeting target cash conversion, potentially forcing asset sales or incremental borrowing to bridge gaps.
Elevated Historical Leverage Limits FlexibilityHistorically high debt-to-equity reduces balance-sheet resilience and increases sensitivity to earnings or cash shocks. Even with current improved net-debt/EBITDA, structural leverage has constrained flexibility for sustained capex or absorbing operational setbacks, raising refinancing and covenant risk if margins weaken or cash generation remains volatile.
Underperformance And Exceptional Charges In Specialist SegmentsMaterial inventory write-offs and recurring exceptional costs tied to seafood, vegetarian/vegan operations and relocations indicate structural issues in those segments. Persistent losses and remediation spending reduce margin sustainability, increase working-capital volatility and make the delivery of medium-term profit and ROCE targets more challenging until those operations are stabilized or restructured.
Hilton Food News
HFG FAQ
What was Hilton Food Group PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hilton Food Group PLC lowest share price was 447.89 p and its highest was 914.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Hilton Food Group PLC’s market cap?
Hilton Food Group PLC’s market cap is £471.49M.
When is Hilton Food Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hilton Food Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 09, 2026 which is in 145 days.
How were Hilton Food Group PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Hilton Food Group PLC released its earnings results on Mar 31, 2026. The company reported 0.349 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.349 p.
Is Hilton Food Group PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hilton Food Group PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Hilton Food Group PLC pay dividends?
Hilton Food Group PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 10.1 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 7.01%. See more information on Hilton Food Group PLC dividends here
What is Hilton Food Group PLC’s EPS estimate?
Hilton Food Group PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Hilton Food Group PLC have?
Hilton Food Group PLC has 89,955,710 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hilton Food Group PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hilton Food Group PLC reported an EPS of 0.349 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.967%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hilton Food Group PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:HFG
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Hilton Food Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£640.00 (23.08% Upside)
£640.00 (23.08% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:HFG Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £227.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-25.97%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
14.17%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
9.54%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Hilton Food Group PLC
Hilton Food Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the food packing business. The company offers a range of fresh items, such as roasting joints, steaks, chops, and minces. It also provides value-added products comprising barbecue ranges, marinated meats, meat cuts, serving sauces, and ready to cook products. The company supplies its products for international food retailers. It operates in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, the Republic of Ireland, Sweden, Denmark, Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Portugal, and Australia. Hilton Food Group plc was founded in 1994 and is based in Huntingdon, the United Kingdom.
HFG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
640.00 p
▲(23.08% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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