High Liner Foods Inc (TSE:HLF)
TSX:HLF
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HLF Stock Chart & Stats
C$14.01
-C$0.11(-0.70%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
C$14.01
-C$0.11(-0.70%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeC$13.13 - C$18.88
Previous CloseN/A
Volume9.13K
Average Volume (3M)31.42K
Market Cap
C$407.40M
Enterprise ValueC$593.53M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)C$15.67M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)C$310.24M
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.4
Beta0.51
Next Earnings
Aug 13, 2026EPS Estimate
0.36Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.83%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.99
Shares Outstanding28,077,230
10 Day Avg. Volume24,630
30 Day Avg. Volume31,424
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.26
Price to Book (P/B)0.79
Price to Sales (P/S)0.31
P/FCF Ratio-41.04
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
C$16.70Price Target Upside19.20% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)1.19
Revenue Forecast (FY)C$1.08B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Steady Revenue GrowthConsistent TTM revenue growth of ~5.9% to ~$1.09B indicates durable demand across retail and foodservice channels. Steady top-line momentum supports scale benefits, improves bargaining power with suppliers, and underpins long-term capacity to invest in product development and market coverage.
Manageable LeverageLeverage has improved versus 2022 and remains moderate for a packaged foods company, giving the firm financial flexibility. A stable equity base (~$412M) and manageable debt load support procurement, working-capital needs, and measured capital allocation without acute refinancing pressure in the medium term.
Positive Gross MarginA consistent ~20% gross margin signals enduring product-level economics from branded and private-label offerings. Maintaining gross margin through input-cost cycles suggests structural ability to manage pricing, product mix and processing efficiencies that sustain operating profitability over multiple quarters.
Bears Say
Weak Cash GenerationMaterial decline in operating and free cash flow versus prior years indicates weaker cash conversion of earnings, likely from working-capital swings or higher reinvestment. Sustained weak FCF limits capacity to fund growth, pay consistent dividends, or reduce debt without external financing.
Compressed ProfitabilityNotable margin compression from ~6.3% to ~3.6% reduces returns on sales and capital. If driven by cost pressures or mix shifts, this weakens resilience to input volatility and constrains reinvestment and margin recovery, raising the risk profile over the medium term.
Declining ReturnsA falling ROE alongside increasing leverage signals deteriorating capital efficiency. Lower returns reduce the payoff from incremental investment and, combined with higher debt, can tighten financial flexibility, making it harder to absorb shocks or invest in strategic initiatives without raising risk.
High Liner Foods News
HLF FAQ
What was High Liner Foods Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
High Liner Foods Inc lowest stock price was C$13.13 and its highest was C$18.88 in the past 12 months.
What is High Liner Foods Inc’s market cap?
High Liner Foods Inc’s market cap is C$407.40M.
When is High Liner Foods Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
High Liner Foods Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 13, 2026 which is in 61 days.
How were High Liner Foods Inc’s earnings last quarter?
High Liner Foods Inc released its earnings results on May 13, 2026. The company reported C$0.536 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of C$0.602 by -C$0.066.
Is High Liner Foods Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts High Liner Foods Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does High Liner Foods Inc pay dividends?
High Liner Foods Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of C$0.175 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.83%. See more information on High Liner Foods Inc dividends here
What is High Liner Foods Inc’s EPS estimate?
High Liner Foods Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.36.
How many shares outstanding does High Liner Foods Inc have?
High Liner Foods Inc has 28,077,230 shares outstanding.
What happened to High Liner Foods Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
High Liner Foods Inc reported an EPS of C$0.536 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of C$0.602. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.646%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of High Liner Foods Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in TSE:HLF
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High Liner Foods Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
28.19%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.08%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.76%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
High Liner Foods Inc
High Liner Foods Incorporated is a North American company specializing in the processing and distribution of frozen seafood items. Their extensive product line includes unprocessed fillets and shellfish, ready-to-eat cooked shellfish, and a variety of value-added offerings such as sauced, glazed, breaded, and battered seafood, along with full seafood entrees and breaded cheese sticks. These products are marketed under well-known brands like High Liner, Fisher Boy, Sea Cuisine, Catch of the Day, C.Wirthy & Co., High Liner Foodservice, Mirabel, Icelandic Seafood, and FPI. The company reaches consumers and businesses through direct sales, retail and club store distributors, and foodservice channels serving hotels, restaurants, and institutional clients in the healthcare and educational sectors. Established in 1899, its corporate headquarters are located in Lunenburg, Canada.
HLF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
C$16.70
▲(19.20% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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