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Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) EV/Sales Ratio: 1.26x

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

Hormel Foods Corporation's EV/Sales ratio of 1.26x is 33% below its 5-year average of 1.88x, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.06x–2.75x).

The EV/Sales ratio for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) is 1.26x as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 3.27% (1.30x).

HRL EV/Sales Ratio Chart

HRL EV/Sales Ratio
1.26x-22.22% 1Y
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HRL Average EV/Sales Ratio Chart

HRL Current vs Average EV/Sales Ratio Chart

HRL EV/Sales Ratio Metrics

EV/SALES RATIO

1.26x

EV/SALES RATIO AVG TTM

1.30x

EV/SALES RATIO AVG 3Y

1.56x

EV/SALES RATIO AVG 5Y

1.88x

EV/SALES RATIO AVG 10Y

2.10x

EV/SALES RATIO AVG 15Y

1.87x

EV/SALES RATIO AVG 20Y

1.61x

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-3.27%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-19.27%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-33.04%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-40.01%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-32.45%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-21.88%

HRL Competitors' EV/Sales Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPEV/SALES RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)$13.38B1.26x1.30x1.56x1.88x
McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)$13.25B2.53x3.15x3.53x3.94x
The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM)$12.45B2.15x2.14x2.25x2.32x
The Clorox Company (CLX)$12.08B2.29x2.42x2.75x2.88x
General Mills, Inc. (GIS)$18.02B1.72x2.01x2.34x2.58x
Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH)$7.43B3.18x5.92x7.96x12.32x
Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG)$6.37B1.15x1.40x1.70x1.92x
Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR)$21.29B1.29x1.34x1.20x1.32x
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)$23.34B4.08x3.98x4.37x4.47x
Dollar General Corporation (DG)$24.02B0.90x1.00x1.06x1.41x

Understanding EV/Sales

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

Sales = Total Revenue (TTM)

EV/Sales is commonly used because:

  • It works for unprofitable companies where P/E doesn't apply
  • Revenue is harder to manipulate than earnings
  • It supports comparisons across companies at different profitability stages
  • It is frequently used for software and other revenue-growth-focused companies

Note: EV/Sales does not include margin, debt maturity, cash conversion, or growth durability by itself.

Hormel Foods Corporation EV/Sales Ratio Formula & Definition

EV/Sales = Enterprise Value / Revenue (TTM)

Enterprise value to sales compares total company value to revenue, useful across capital structures and for unprofitable companies.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Hormel Foods Corporation EV/Sales Ratio FAQ

What is the EV/Sales ratio for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
The EV/Sales ratio for HRL stock is 1.26x.
Is Hormel Foods Corporation's EV/Sales ratio high or low?
Hormel Foods Corporation's EV/Sales ratio of 1.26x is 33% below its 5-year average of 1.88x, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.06x–2.75x).
What is the TTM average EV/Sales ratio for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
The TTM average EV/Sales ratio for HRL stock is 1.30x.
What is the 3Y average EV/Sales ratio for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
The 3Y average EV/Sales ratio for HRL stock is 1.56x.
What is the 5Y average EV/Sales ratio for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
The 5Y average EV/Sales ratio for HRL stock is 1.88x.
What is the 10Y average EV/Sales ratio for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
The 10Y average EV/Sales ratio for HRL stock is 2.10x.
What is the 15Y average EV/Sales ratio for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
The 15Y average EV/Sales ratio for HRL stock is 1.87x.
What is the 20Y average EV/Sales ratio for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
The 20Y average EV/Sales ratio for HRL stock is 1.61x.

Hormel Foods Corporation EV/Sales Ratio History

DATEEV/SALES RATIO
2026-06-101.26x
2026-06-091.25x
2026-06-081.23x
2026-06-051.23x
2026-06-041.22x
2026-06-031.21x
2026-06-021.22x
2026-06-011.22x
2026-05-291.21x
2026-05-281.23x
2026-05-271.11x
2026-05-261.11x
2026-05-221.13x
2026-05-211.12x
2026-05-201.11x
2026-05-191.09x
2026-05-181.09x
2026-05-151.06x
2026-05-141.07x
2026-05-131.07x
2026-05-121.08x
2026-05-111.08x
2026-05-081.09x
2026-05-071.10x
2026-05-061.10x
2026-05-051.11x
2026-05-041.10x
2026-05-011.13x
2026-04-301.14x
2026-04-291.11x
2026-04-281.13x
2026-04-271.14x
2026-04-241.14x
2026-04-231.15x
2026-04-221.14x
2026-04-211.13x
2026-04-201.13x
2026-04-171.12x
2026-04-161.11x
2026-04-151.10x
2026-04-141.11x
2026-04-131.09x
2026-04-101.11x
2026-04-091.12x
2026-04-081.15x
2026-04-071.14x
2026-04-061.16x
2026-04-021.17x
2026-04-011.16x
2026-03-311.19x
2026-03-301.21x
2026-03-271.21x
2026-03-261.20x
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2026-03-091.25x
2026-03-061.27x
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2026-03-031.28x
2026-03-021.29x
2026-02-271.32x
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2026-01-071.20x
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2025-12-311.26x
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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