HLF
NEUTRAL
$16.46
Live
Herbalife Ltd. · NYSE
Target $17.5
(+6.3%)
$6.45
52W Range
$20.4
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 28, 2026
Market cap
$1.7B
P/E
7.48
ROE
N/A
Profit margin
4.5%
Debt/Equity
N/A
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
HLF presents a complex profile characterized by a strong Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, indicating operational improvement, contrasted against a critical structural red flag: a negative Price/Book ratio (-3.30) suggesting negative shareholders' equity. While valuation metrics are highly attractive with a P/E of 7.48 and a PEG of 0.61, these are overshadowed by a severe -53.3% collapse in year-over-year earnings growth. The stock is currently trading at $16.46, slightly above its growth-based intrinsic value of $15.40. Consequently, the company appears to be a deep-value play with significant balance sheet risks and inconsistent earnings quality.
Key Strengths
Strong operational health indicated by a Piotroski F-Score of 7/9
Very high gross margins (77.87%) providing significant pricing power
Deeply undervalued on a relative basis (P/E 7.48, PEG 0.61)
Positive revenue growth (6.30% YoY) showing top-line resilience
Strong 1-year price momentum (+138.6%)
Key Risks
Negative shareholders' equity as evidenced by the -3.30 Price/Book ratio
Severe earnings contraction (-53.3% YoY growth)
Poor short-term liquidity with a Quick Ratio of 0.45
Long-term value destruction indicated by a -63.9% 5-year price change
Lack of dividend yield providing no floor for long-term investors
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$15.4
-6.4% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
46
Moderate
88
35
50
55
0
AI Verdict
Speculative Value
Key drivers: Low valuation multiples, Negative equity, Earnings volatility, Operational efficiency (Piotroski)
Confidence
90%
Value
88/100
Ref P/E, PEG, and P/S ratios
Positives
- P/E of 7.48 is well below sector average
- PEG of 0.61 suggests undervaluation relative to growth
- P/S of 0.34 is extremely low
Watchpoints
- Negative Price/Book ratio indicates a deficit in equity
Future
35/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Modest revenue growth (6.3%)
Watchpoints
- Earnings growth plummeted by over 50% YoY and Q/Q
Past
50/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Massive 1-year recovery (+138.6%)
Watchpoints
- Severe 5-year decline (-63.9%)
Health
55/100
Ref Piotroski F-Score and P/B ratio
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score of 7/9 is strong
Watchpoints
- Negative Book Value
- Quick Ratio (0.45) suggests liquidity pressure
Dividend
0/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- No dividend payments
- 0% payout ratio
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$16.46
Analyst Target
$17.5
Upside/Downside
+6.3%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for HLF and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-27
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HLF
Herbalife Ltd.
Primary
|
-63.9% | +10.8% | +138.6% | +100.7% | +14.2% | -3.1% |
|
NWL
Newell Brands Inc.
Peer
|
-80.8% | -63.0% | -8.0% | -11.5% | +5.1% | +7.3% |
|
AGRO
Adecoagro S.A.
Peer
|
+62.2% | +84.1% | +19.6% | +51.6% | +43.9% | +21.9% |
|
STRA
Strategic Education, Inc.
Peer
|
-2.3% | -15.6% | -7.3% | -12.4% | -11.7% | -11.9% |
|
IMKTA
Ingles Markets, Incorporated
Peer
|
+57.2% | +5.8% | +48.6% | +34.5% | +10.6% | +3.4% |
HLF
Herbalife Ltd.
Primary
5Y
-63.9%
3Y
+10.8%
1Y
+138.6%
6M
+100.7%
1M
+14.2%
1W
-3.1%
NWL
Newell Brands Inc.
Peer
5Y
-80.8%
3Y
-63.0%
1Y
-8.0%
6M
-11.5%
1M
+5.1%
1W
+7.3%
AGR
Adecoagro S.A.
Peer
5Y
+62.2%
3Y
+84.1%
1Y
+19.6%
6M
+51.6%
1M
+43.9%
1W
+21.9%
STR
Strategic Education, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-2.3%
3Y
-15.6%
1Y
-7.3%
6M
-12.4%
1M
-11.7%
1W
-11.9%
IMK
Ingles Markets, Incorporated
Peer
5Y
+57.2%
3Y
+5.8%
1Y
+48.6%
6M
+34.5%
1M
+10.6%
1W
+3.4%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
7.48
Forward P/E
5.27
PEG Ratio
0.61
P/B Ratio
-3.3
P/S Ratio
0.34
EV/Revenue
0.7
EV/EBITDA
5.72
Market Cap
$1.7B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
4.53%
Operating Margin
8.33%
Gross Margin
77.87%
ROE
N/A
ROA
11.27%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+6.3%
Earnings Growth
-53.3%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+6.26%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
-52.0%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
N/A
Current Ratio
1.13
Good
Quick Ratio
0.45
Poor
Cash/Share
$3.42
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$1.3B
Gross Margin
77.5%
Op. Margin
7.8%
Net Margin
6.7%
Total Assets
$2.8B
Liabilities
$3.3B
Equity
$-0.5B
Debt/Equity
-6.40x
Operating CF
$0.1B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.1B
FCF Yield
81%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-06
$N/A
2026-02-18
$0.45
-5.6% surprise
2025-11-05
$0.5
+8.4% surprise
2025-08-06
$0.59
+18.6% surprise
Consumer Defensive Sector Comparison
Comparing HLF against 170 companies in the Consumer Defensive sector
(9 bullish, 60 neutral, 101 bearish)
P/E Ratio
7.48
This Stock
vs
37.45
Sector Avg
-80.0%
(Discount)
Profit Margin
4.53%
This Stock
vs
-7.77%
Sector Avg
-158.3%
(Weaker)
Revenue Growth
6.3%
This Stock
vs
111.74%
Sector Avg
-94.4%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.13
This Stock
vs
2.29
Sector Avg
-50.7%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HLF
Herbalife Ltd.
|
NEUTRAL | $1.7B | 7.48 | -% | 4.5% | $16.46 | |
|
NWL
Newell Brands Inc.
|
BEARISH | $1.74B | - | -11.1% | -4.0% | $4.1 | Compare |
|
AGRO
Adecoagro S.A.
|
BEARISH | $1.76B | 54.13 | 1.7% | 1.7% | $12.45 | Compare |
|
STRA
Strategic Education, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $1.64B | 13.34 | 7.7% | 10.0% | $72.19 | Compare |
|
IMKTA
Ingles Markets, Incorporated
|
NEUTRAL | $1.79B | 18.77 | 5.9% | 1.8% | $94.04 | Compare |
HLF
Herbalife Ltd.
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$1.7B
P/E
7.5
ROE
-%
Price
$16.46
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-25 | JOHNSON MICHAEL O | Officer and Director | Stock Award | 72,689 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | JOHNSON MICHAEL O | Director | Stock Award | 72,689 | - |
| 2025-12-01 | L'HELIAS SOPHIE | Director | Purchase | 1,200 | $15,448 |
| 2025-11-18 | CLOUD LYNDA B | Director | Purchase | 17,000 | $152,490 |
JOHNSON MICHAEL O
Officer and Director
2026-02-25
72,689 shares
JOHNSON MICHAEL O
Director
2026-02-25
72,689 shares
L'HELIAS SOPHIE
Director
2025-12-01
1,200 shares
·
$15,448
CLOUD LYNDA B
Director
2025-11-18
17,000 shares
·
$152,490
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
4 analysts
Mizuho
2026-03-30
Neutral
Neutral
Citigroup
2026-02-19
Buy
Buy
Mizuho
2026-01-08
Neutral
Neutral
Maxim Group
2026-01-06
Buy
Citigroup
2025-12-12
Buy
Buy
Mizuho
2025-11-26
Neutral
Neutral
Argus Research
2025-11-26
Hold
Buy
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