TSE:HLF
High Liner Foods (HLF.TO)
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Technical Analysis 
Jun 4, 2026, 12:00 amThis summary was created by AI, based on 1 opinions in the last 12 months.
High Liner Foods (HLF) has recently seen a significant uptick in its stock price, reaching a multi-year high. This increase is attributed to the acquisition of Mrs. Paul's and Van de Kamp, which aligns with HLF's strategy to diversify its global supply chain. While there is a slight immediate negative impact on earnings of 1 cent, experts believe the long-term strategic benefits justify this. The acquisition is expected to add $75 million in sales to HLF's existing base of approximately $950 million. Currently, HLF's stock is trading at 8 times earnings, which many view as attractive, especially given the strong year-to-date performance of 18%. However, there are concerns regarding the company's high debt levels. Overall, the deal and the upward momentum are seen positively, making HLF a suitable investment for more aggressive investors, particularly in tax-advantaged accounts like a TFSA.
Clearwater Seafoods (CLR-T) or High Liner Foods (HLF-T)? Both have done quite well. Feels the trend is your friend on these stocks. Revenues are climbing and the margins are strong. Hard to buy a stock that has gone up like these but they are going to go higher. If you don’t own, wait for an opportunity to buy.
Seafoods. Trading on a single digit PE ratio. 9.9X 2013 earnings. Has made some really good acquisitions, particularly the Icelandic one. Have expanded their brands quite dramatically and are now becoming big players. Undervalued.
Jason DonvilleFish food processing. Seems to have found the magic formula for acquisitions using debt. Debt is about 3X equity. Did a very big acquisition in Iceland with a hostile bid for a privately held company. This gives them a big part of the East Coast US. Won’t have top line growth but are putting on cash flows like you wouldn’t believe. Very good managers.
Michael Smedley(Top Pick Nov 21/11, Up 100.27% Total Return) It was trading obscenely cheap. Made an amazing acquisition to get them exposure to the US. Still cheap today.
Barry SchwartzBuying up more and more brands so really becoming a consumer marketing company and not one that has a huge amount of “risk on” for fish stocks etc. Some great acquisitions and a really wonderful story. Return on capital is excellent. Trading at only 8X earnings so it has lots of room to go.
Jason DonvilleNot the kids’ fish stick company anymore. Now 70% in the US. In food services in hospitals, restaurants, etc. Seafood business is very fragmented and they want to be the leader through consolidation. Absurdly cheap at 8X earnings. Have raised the dividend 7 times since 2003. 2.2% dividend.
Barry Schwartz(A Top Pick Aug 11/11. Up 28.54%.) Pays a dividend of $.40 a share. Have made a terrific acquisition by getting assets from Icelandic Group giving them an entrée into the US, retail, grocery and food service. Took on a lot of debt but are already paying it down. Trading at 8X earnings so is still very cheap
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A defensive, staples play, probably something you should not pursue. Struggling to get above 20 and 50 day moving averages, underperforming markets. Stay away from it. Look for it to improve in the summer time – a good place to hide then. He wants to see relative strength improve and break above 20 and 50 day moving averages.