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Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) EV/EBITDA Ratio: 15.18x

Is Hormel Foods Corporation’s EV/EBITDA ratio high or low?

Hormel Foods Corporation's EV/EBITDA ratio of 15.18x is in line with its 5-year average of 16.25x, around the middle of its 5-year range (10.72x–22.44x).

The EV/EBITDA ratio for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) is 15.18x as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 10.70% (13.71x).

HRL EV/EBITDA Ratio Chart

HRL EV/EBITDA Ratio
15.18x+1.47% 1Y
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HRL Average EV/EBITDA Ratio Chart

HRL Current vs Average EV/EBITDA Ratio Chart

HRL EV/EBITDA Ratio Metrics

EV/EBITDA RATIO

15.18x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG TTM

13.71x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 3Y

14.57x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 5Y

16.25x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 10Y

16.05x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 15Y

14.74x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 20Y

13.18x

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+10.70%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+4.17%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-6.61%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-5.42%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+2.96%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+15.14%

HRL Competitors' EV/EBITDA Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPEV/EBITDA RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)15.18x13.71x14.57x16.25x
McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)$13.07B14.33x16.50x18.73x20.86x
The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM)$11.99B33.89x22.10x22.61x18.68x
The Clorox Company (CLX)$11.91B11.66x12.67x26.21x25.90x
General Mills, Inc. (GIS)$18.00B10.32x10.70x11.52x12.60x
Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH)$7.21B32.50x69.24x143.11x298.71x
Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG)$6.29B13.65x12.68x13.43x13.87x
Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR)$21.55B12.67x12.95x13.17x13.70x
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)$22.99B19.32x20.42x23.55x22.35x
Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ)$24.12B11.00x35.69x33.11x35.49x

EV/EBITDA vs. its own history

At 15.2, EV/EBITDA is richer than usual — richer than 68% of its 20-year range.

20-year low

5.6

median

13.3

20-year high

22.4

cheaperricher

Understanding EV/EBITDA

Enterprise Value (EV) = Market Cap + Total Debt - Cash

EBITDA = Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation & Amortization

EV/EBITDA is commonly used for comparing companies because:

  • It accounts for debt levels (capital structure neutral)
  • It removes effects of different depreciation policies
  • It can be compared across countries with different tax rates
  • It can remain available when net income is negative, if EBITDA is positive

Hormel Foods Corporation EV/EBITDA Ratio Formula & Definition

EV/EBITDA = Enterprise Value / EBITDA (TTM)

Enterprise value to EBITDA is a capital-structure-neutral valuation multiple, useful for comparing companies with different debt levels and tax rates.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Hormel Foods Corporation EV/EBITDA Ratio FAQ

What is the EV/EBITDA ratio for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
The EV/EBITDA ratio for HRL stock is 15.18x.
Is Hormel Foods Corporation's EV/EBITDA ratio high or low?
Hormel Foods Corporation's EV/EBITDA ratio of 15.18x is in line with its 5-year average of 16.25x, around the middle of its 5-year range (10.72x–22.44x).
What is the TTM average EV/EBITDA ratio for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
The TTM average EV/EBITDA ratio for HRL stock is 13.71x.
What is the 3Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
The 3Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for HRL stock is 14.57x.
What is the 5Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
The 5Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for HRL stock is 16.25x.
What is the 10Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
The 10Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for HRL stock is 16.05x.
What is the 15Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
The 15Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for HRL stock is 14.74x.
What is the 20Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
The 20Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for HRL stock is 13.18x.

Hormel Foods Corporation EV/EBITDA Ratio History

DATEEV/EBITDA RATIO
2026-06-0915.18x
2026-06-0814.99x
2026-06-0514.98x
2026-06-0414.80x
2026-06-0314.71x
2026-06-0214.83x
2026-06-0114.83x
2026-05-2914.77x
2026-05-2814.97x
2026-05-2713.23x
2026-05-2613.19x
2026-05-2213.38x
2026-05-2113.29x
2026-05-2013.12x
2026-05-1912.93x
2026-05-1812.91x
2026-05-1512.57x
2026-05-1412.71x
2026-05-1312.66x
2026-05-1212.81x
2026-05-1112.80x
2026-05-0812.95x
2026-05-0713.11x
2026-05-0613.09x
2026-05-0513.21x
2026-05-0413.07x
2026-05-0113.43x
2026-04-3013.50x
2026-04-2913.17x
2026-04-2813.42x
2026-04-2713.50x
2026-04-2413.54x
2026-04-2313.66x
2026-04-2213.48x
2026-04-2113.38x
2026-04-2013.43x
2026-04-1713.35x
2026-04-1613.19x
2026-04-1513.07x
2026-04-1413.12x
2026-04-1312.97x
2026-04-1013.18x
2026-04-0913.32x
2026-04-0813.59x
2026-04-0713.49x
2026-04-0613.71x
2026-04-0213.83x
2026-04-0113.80x
2026-03-3114.14x
2026-03-3014.34x
2026-03-2714.36x
2026-03-2614.24x
2026-03-2514.35x
2026-03-2414.14x
2026-03-2314.01x
2026-03-2013.86x
2026-03-1913.99x
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2026-03-0514.97x
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2026-03-0215.30x
2026-02-2715.72x
2026-02-2615.30x
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2026-02-2315.95x
2026-02-2015.86x
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2026-01-2615.78x
2026-01-2315.65x
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2026-01-2115.55x
2026-01-2015.62x
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2025-12-3115.15x
2025-12-3015.31x
2025-12-2915.41x
2025-12-2615.46x
2025-12-2415.51x
2025-12-2315.37x
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2025-12-1915.14x
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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.

Austin, MN
20,000 employees
Consumer Defensive / Packaged Foods
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
CEO
Jeffrey Ettinger