Thursday, November 22, 2012

Investopedia: Hormel Can't Escape The Retail Tarpits

Volume growth is hard to come by in the food sector today, and even a very well-run company like Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) can't escape that forever. With health and economic factors translating into less animal protein consumption, and grain costs likely to work their way through the animal production cycle in 2013, these aren't the easiest of times for Hormel. Although I think the company's strong operating capabilities and focus on packaged/value-added foods will give it an edge on the likes of Tyson (NYSE:TSN) and Smithfield (NYSE:SFD), I'd be careful chasing the stock so close to a 52-week high and a double-digit EV/EBITDA ratio.

Please read more here:
http://www.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2012/Hormel-Cant-Escape-The-Retail-Tarpits-HRL-TSN-HSH-KRFT1122.aspx

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