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
£598M
15.44
£0.43
0.64
£0.35
5.20%
Price and volume
Market cap
£598M
Beta
0.64
52-week high
£9.50
52-week low
£6.57
Average daily volume
457K
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)
15.437
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.143
Price to book
1.93
Price to tangible book (TTM)
3.56
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
-20.1
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
-4.98%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
-0.33
Dividend yield (TTM)
5.20%
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
Hilton Food’s geographic diversification across the UK & Ireland (37%), Europe (26%), and Australia/New Zealand (37%), along with recent joint ventures in Canada and Saudi Arabia, positions the group to mitigate regional risks and capture growth opportunities (Financial Times)
In FY24, Hilton Food achieved 4.4% volume growth to 540,239t, operating profit rose 11.9% to £104.7m, pre-tax profit increased 17.1% to £76.1m, and adjusted EPS climbed 17.4% on a constant currency basis, demonstrating strong operational execution and margin expansion (MarketScreener)
Trading at 13.5 times forecast earnings, Hilton Food’s valuation is below its 10-year average, suggesting potential for multiple expansion as market confidence returns (Financial Times)
The £9.8m non-cash impairment charge related to the Dalco acquisition in Europe highlights integration challenges and potential drag on future earnings recovery in the plant-based segment (Financial Times)
Continued raw material price deflation in the Asia-Pacific region weighed on reported revenue in FY24, underscoring exposure to commodity cost fluctuations (Investegate)
Headwinds from a strengthening pound sterling created translation losses that offset some constant currency gains, pointing to persistent foreign exchange risk for reported performance (MarketScreener)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 30 Aug 2025.
HFG Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
HFG Earnings Performance
Company profitability
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Capital at risk
Upcoming events
Oct30
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DividendEx-dividend
Nov28
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DividendPayment
£0.101Per share
FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Hilton Food Group stock?
Hilton Food Group (HFG) has a market cap of £598M as of September 17, 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 15.44 as of September 17, 2025.
Does Hilton Food Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Hilton Food Group (HFG) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 17, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.345 and the yield is 5.2%. 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.