Hershey Co (HSY) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Hershey Co stock (HSY) is currently trading at $217.00. Hershey Co PE ratio is 49.47. Hershey Co PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 3.73. Analyst consensus price target for HSY is $230.61. WallStSmart rates HSY as Underperform.
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- Hershey Co financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- HSY Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- HSY analyst price target and Smart Rating
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HSY Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Hershey Co (HSY)
HSY trades 680% above its Graham fair value of $29.58, 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
Hershey Co (HSY) · 10 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 market cap, peg ratio, institutional own.. Concerns around price/book and eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Hershey Co (HSY) Key Strengths (4)
88.81% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Good growth relative to its price
Solid profitability: $19 profit per $100 equity
Hershey Co (HSY) Areas to Watch (6)
Earnings declining -59.80%, profits shrinking
Very expensive at 9.2x book value
Thin operating margins with cost pressures present
Modest revenue growth at 7.00%
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Revenue is fairly priced at 3.73x sales
Supporting Valuation Data
Hershey Co (HSY) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 51/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 8.5/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 3.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.20) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 18.90%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (3.73), Price/Book (9.19) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 7.00%, EPS Growth at -59.80%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 14.70%, Profit Margin at 7.55%.
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 Return on Equity at 18.90% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 7.00% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high 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
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Institutional Own., Market Cap) and negatives (EPS Growth, Price/Book). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
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.
HSY Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
HSY's Price-to-Sales ratio of 3.73x trades at a 48% premium to its historical average of 2.53x (97th percentile). The current valuation is 5% below its historical high of 3.93x set in Mar 2026, and 149% above its historical low of 1.5x in Jun 2008.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Hershey Co (HSY) · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE › CONFECTIONERS
The Big Picture
Hershey Co operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 11.7B with 7% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 7.5%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
ROE of 1890.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 715M in free cash flow and 927M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Hershey Co push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Sector dynamics: monitor CONFECTIONERS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Hershey Co.
Bottom Line
Hershey Co offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
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 Hershey Co(HSY)
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CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
CONFECTIONERS
USA
The Hershey Company, commonly known as Hershey's, is an American multinational company and one of the largest chocolate manufacturers in the world. It also manufactures baked products, such as cookies and cakes, and sells beverages like milkshakes, and many more that are produced globally. Its headquarters are in Hershey, Pennsylvania.