Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) EBITDA Margin: 8.30%
Is Hormel Foods Corporation’s EBITDA margin high or low?
Hormel Foods Corporation's EBITDA margin of 8.30% is 28% below its 5-year average of 11.60%, near the low end of its 5-year range (8.30%–13.96%).
The EBITDA margin for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) is 8.30% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 16.29% (9.91%).
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HRL EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
8.30%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
9.91%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
10.89%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
11.60%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
12.95%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
12.32%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
11.78%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-16.29%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-23.77%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-28.47%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-35.93%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-32.64%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-29.55%
HRL Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) | $13.38B | 8.30% | 9.91% | 10.89% | 11.60% |
| McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) | $13.25B | 19.60% | 19.59% | 18.90% | 19.33% |
| The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) | $12.45B | 5.85% | 2.03% | 7.87% | 12.05% |
| The Clorox Company (CLX) | $12.08B | 19.50% | 14.84% | 12.63% | 14.79% |
| General Mills, Inc. (GIS) | $18.02B | 20.13% | 20.34% | 20.73% | 20.86% |
| Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH) | $7.43B | 8.09% | 10.05% | 4.18% | 4.08% |
| Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG) | $6.37B | 16.93% | 14.47% | 14.86% | 16.00% |
| Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) | $21.29B | 11.57% | 11.53% | 12.00% | 12.32% |
| Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) | $23.34B | 20.95% | 19.40% | 19.12% | 21.11% |
| Dollar General Corporation (DG) | $24.02B | 7.61% | 7.11% | 8.36% | 8.95% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
15.7%
EBITDA Margin
8.3%
Operating Margin
5.8%
Net Margin
3.8%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
Hormel Foods Corporation EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Hormel Foods Corporation EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
- The EBITDA margin for HRL stock is 8.30%.
- Is Hormel Foods Corporation's EBITDA margin high or low?
- Hormel Foods Corporation's EBITDA margin of 8.30% is 28% below its 5-year average of 11.60%, near the low end of its 5-year range (8.30%–13.96%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for HRL stock is 9.91%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for HRL stock is 10.89%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for HRL stock is 11.60%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for HRL stock is 12.95%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for HRL stock is 12.32%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for HRL stock is 11.78%.
Hormel Foods Corporation EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-10-26 | 8.30% |
| 2024-10-31 | 11.53% |
| 2023-10-31 | 11.07% |
| 2022-10-31 | 12.65% |
| 2021-10-31 | 12.11% |
| 2020-10-31 | 13.96% |
| 2019-10-31 | 14.67% |
| 2018-10-31 | 14.35% |
| 2017-10-31 | 15.51% |
| 2016-10-31 | 15.35% |
| 2015-10-31 | 12.99% |
| 2014-10-31 | 11.43% |
| 2013-10-31 | 10.69% |
| 2012-10-31 | 10.82% |
| 2011-10-31 | 10.97% |
| 2010-10-31 | 10.76% |
| 2009-10-31 | 10.46% |
| 2008-10-31 | 9.52% |
| 2007-10-31 | 10.08% |
| 2006-10-31 | 10.05% |
| 2005-10-31 | 10.15% |
| 2004-10-31 | 9.94% |
| 2003-10-31 | 9.49% |
| 2002-10-31 | 10.27% |
| 2001-10-31 | 10.14% |
| 2000-10-31 | 9.53% |
| 1999-10-31 | 9.10% |
| 1998-10-31 | 7.47% |
| 1997-10-31 | 6.79% |
| 1996-10-31 | 5.30% |
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About Hormel Foods Corporation
Hormel Foods Corporation is a prominent global food company that specializes in the creation, preparation, and supply of a diverse array of meat, nut, and other culinary items. Its extensive clientele spans retail outlets, institutional food providers (foodservice), specialty delis, and various commercial enterprises across the United States and internationally. The company's operations are strategically structured into four main divisions: Grocery Products, Refrigerated Foods, Jennie-O Turkey Store, and International & Other. Hormel's product portfolio is broad, encompassing numerous perishable goods such as fresh meats, frozen food selections, convenient refrigerated meal options, a variety of sausages, hams, guacamole, and bacon. Additionally, it offers a wide range of non-perishable items, including canned luncheon meats, various nut butters, snack nuts, chili, microwave-ready meals, hashes, stews, tortillas, salsas, and tortilla chips. Beyond these offerings, Hormel Foods is also actively involved in the processing, promotion, and distribution of both branded and unbranded products derived from pork, beef, poultry, and turkey. The company further supplies nutritional food items and supplements, dessert and beverage mixes, and industrial-grade gelatin. Its extensive product line is marketed under numerous widely recognized brand names, including SKIPPY, SPAM, Hormel, Natural Choice, Applegate, Justin's, Jennie-O, Café H, Herdez, Black Label, Sadler's, Columbus, Gatherings, Wholly, Planters, NUT-rition, Planters Cheez Balls, and Corn Nuts. These products reach consumers through a multi-channel distribution network, utilizing internal sales teams, independent brokers, and various distributors. Founded in 1891 as Geo. A. Hormel & Company, the organization was officially rebranded as Hormel Foods Corporation in January 1995. Its corporate headquarters are located in Austin, Minnesota.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Packaged Foods
- CEO
- Jeffrey Ettinger