Hilton Food Group/£HFG
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About Hilton Food Group
Hilton Food Group, identified by the ticker symbol HFG, is an international food packaging business specializing in meat, fish, and other food products. The company operates out of advanced, high-tech production facilities across Europe, Asia Pacific, and North America. Founded in 1994, Hilton Food Group has grown to serve major international grocery retailers with its innovative and sustainable food sourcing solutions.
Ticker
£HFG
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
7,500
Headquarters
Website
HFG Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£600M
15.53
£0.43
0.64
£0.35
5.16%
Price and volume
Market cap
£600M
Beta
0.64
52-week high
£9.50
52-week low
£6.38
Average daily volume
689K
Dividend rate
£0.35
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.199
Quick ratio
0.668
Long term debt to equity
139.356
Total debt to equity
153.485
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
79.69%
Interest coverage (TTM)
2.49%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
151.3
Gross margin (TTM)
11.20%
Net profit margin (TTM)
0.94%
Operating margin (TTM)
2.31%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
31.77%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£550,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
4.86%
Return on equity (TTM)
12.88%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
15.53
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.144
Price to book
1.93
Price to tangible book (TTM)
3.57
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
-20.221
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
-4.95%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
-0.33
Dividend yield (TTM)
5.16%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
8.58%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-16.16%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.65%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
14.31%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
2.71%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
5.70%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
6.96%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
9.91%
What the Analysts think about HFG
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Hilton Food Group stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Interim H1 revenue rose 7.6% to £2.09 billion from £1.94 billion, driven by higher volumes in retail meat and convenience categories, underscoring strong top-line growth despite inflationary pressures (Investing.com).
For the full year to December 29, 2024, statutory pre-tax profit increased by 25.5% to £61 million and total dividend rose to 34.5 pence, highlighting resilient profitability and shareholder returns (The Times).
The company advanced its international expansion through a joint venture in Saudi Arabia and a launch with Walmart Canada, reinforcing strategic growth in new high-potential markets (TipRanks).
In the first half to June 29, 2025, pretax profit dipped to £24.3 million from £25.5 million a year earlier as rising raw material and operational costs eroded margins (Investing.com).
Operational disruptions in the seafood division, including issues at the Foppen smoked salmon business alongside mounting white-fish input inflation, pressured profitability in key segments (Ainvest).
Net bank debt surged to £202.4 million from £131.4 million, accompanying an adjusted free cash outflow of £30.8 million, which may constrain financial flexibility and capital allocation (Ainvest).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 30 Sept 2025.
HFG Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
HFG Earnings Performance
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Hilton Food Group stock?
Hilton Food Group (HFG) has a market cap of £600M as of October 09, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Hilton Food Group stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Hilton Food Group (HFG) stock is 15.53 as of October 09, 2025.
Does Hilton Food Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Hilton Food Group (HFG) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 09, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.345 and the yield is 5.16%. Hilton Food Group has a payout ratio of 79.69% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Hilton Food Group dividend payment date?
The next Hilton Food Group (HFG) dividend payment is scheduled for November 28, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Hilton Food Group?
Hilton Food Group (HFG) has a beta rating of 0.64. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.