Herbalife Nutrition Ltd (HLF) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Herbalife Nutrition Ltd stock (HLF) is currently trading at $15.30. Herbalife Nutrition Ltd PE ratio is 6.69. Herbalife Nutrition Ltd PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.30. Analyst consensus price target for HLF is $16.50. WallStSmart rates HLF as Underperform.
- HLF PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- HLF PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- HLF intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- HLF stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- HLF fair value vs current price
- HLF insider transactions and insider buying
- Is HLF undervalued or overvalued?
- Herbalife Nutrition Ltd financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- HLF Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- HLF analyst price target and Smart Rating
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HLF Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Herbalife Nutrition Ltd (HLF)
HLF trades 11% above its Graham fair value of $14.96, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Herbalife Nutrition Ltd (HLF) · 9 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, institutional own.. Concerns around operating margin and price/book. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Herbalife Nutrition Ltd (HLF) Key Strengths (3)
Growing significantly faster than its price suggests
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
102.23% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Supporting Valuation Data
Herbalife Nutrition Ltd (HLF) Areas to Watch (6)
Earnings declining -53.30%, profits shrinking
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Very expensive at 31.2x book value
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Modest revenue growth at 6.30%
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Supporting Valuation Data
Herbalife Nutrition Ltd (HLF) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 44/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 2.5/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.61), Price/Sales (0.30) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Operating Margin, Price/Book. Some valuation metrics including Price/Book (31.19) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 6.30%, EPS Growth at -53.30%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 8.33%, Profit Margin at 4.53%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Operating Margin at 8.33% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 6.30% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. EPS Growth and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
HLF Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
HLF's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.30x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 1.32x (4th percentile). The current valuation is 91% below its historical high of 3.19x set in Apr 2011, and 89% above its historical low of 0.16x in Feb 2024. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~0.4x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Herbalife Nutrition Ltd (HLF) · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE › PACKAGED FOODS
The Big Picture
Herbalife Nutrition Ltd is a mature, profitable business with steady cash generation. Revenue reached 5.0B with 6% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 453.0%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
Generating 80M in free cash flow and 98M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Debt-to-equity ratio of -4.54 indicates a conservative balance sheet with 353M in cash.
What to Watch Next
Debt management: total debt of 2.3B is significantly higher than cash (353M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor PACKAGED FOODS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Herbalife Nutrition Ltd.
Bottom Line
Herbalife Nutrition Ltd is a well-established business delivering consistent profitability with 453.0% margins. The growth phase may be slowing, but strong cash generation and operational efficiency make it suitable for investors seeking reliability over excitement.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Herbalife Nutrition Ltd(HLF)
NYSE
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
PACKAGED FOODS
USA
Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. offers nutrition solutions in North America, Mexico, South and Central America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.