Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 4.31%
Is Hormel Foods Corporation’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Hormel Foods Corporation's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 4.31% is 43% below its 5-year average of 7.53%, near the low end of its 5-year range (4.31%–10.35%).
The return on invested capital (ROIC) for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) is 4.31% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 23.04% (5.60%).
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HRL Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
4.31%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
5.60%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
6.70%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
7.53%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
10.74%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
11.56%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
11.55%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-23.04%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-35.70%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-42.77%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-59.87%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-62.72%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-62.70%
HRL Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) | — | 4.31% | 5.60% | 6.70% | 7.53% |
| McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) | $13.07B | 7.93% | 7.89% | 7.26% | 7.39% |
| The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) | $11.99B | 2.45% | -0.94% | 1.18% | 2.85% |
| The Clorox Company (CLX) | $11.91B | 24.10% | 18.27% | 15.45% | 17.23% |
| General Mills, Inc. (GIS) | $18.00B | 9.62% | 10.11% | 10.54% | 10.14% |
| Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH) | $7.21B | 10.01% | 9.13% | 4.95% | 4.83% |
| Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG) | $6.29B | 7.37% | 5.00% | 4.81% | 5.50% |
| Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) | $21.55B | 10.69% | 9.93% | 9.09% | 8.59% |
| Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) | $22.99B | 11.19% | 9.71% | 9.28% | 10.44% |
| Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ) | $24.12B | 10.48% | 8.66% | 6.61% | 5.88% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
4.3%
ROE
6.0%
Hormel Foods Corporation Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Hormel Foods Corporation Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for HRL stock is 4.31%.
- Is Hormel Foods Corporation's return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Hormel Foods Corporation's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 4.31% is 43% below its 5-year average of 7.53%, near the low end of its 5-year range (4.31%–10.35%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for HRL stock is 5.60%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for HRL stock is 6.70%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for HRL stock is 7.53%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for HRL stock is 10.74%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for HRL stock is 11.56%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for HRL stock is 11.55%.
Hormel Foods Corporation Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-10-26 | 4.31% |
| 2024-10-31 | 6.89% |
| 2023-10-31 | 6.94% |
| 2022-10-31 | 8.67% |
| 2021-10-31 | 8.03% |
| 2020-10-31 | 10.35% |
| 2019-10-31 | 13.82% |
| 2018-10-31 | 14.44% |
| 2017-10-31 | 14.29% |
| 2016-10-31 | 16.83% |
| 2015-10-31 | 13.58% |
| 2014-10-31 | 13.60% |
| 2013-10-31 | 12.95% |
| 2012-10-31 | 13.48% |
| 2011-10-31 | 14.28% |
| 2010-10-31 | 12.53% |
| 2009-10-31 | 11.69% |
| 2008-10-31 | 11.03% |
| 2007-10-31 | 11.11% |
| 2006-10-31 | 12.10% |
| 2005-10-31 | 11.72% |
| 2004-10-31 | 11.59% |
| 2003-10-31 | 10.14% |
| 2002-10-31 | 11.24% |
| 2001-10-31 | 10.92% |
| 2000-10-31 | 12.76% |
| 1999-10-31 | 11.67% |
| 1998-10-31 | 9.08% |
| 1997-10-31 | 8.47% |
| 1996-10-31 | 6.56% |
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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