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HF FOODS GROUP INC (HFFG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:HFFG - US40417F1093 - Common Stock

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Last: 12/5/2025, 8:25:57 PM
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After Hours: 12/5/2025, 8:25:57 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

HFFG gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 39 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. HFFG has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on HFFG.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year HFFG was profitable.
In the past year HFFG had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years HFFG reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
HFFG had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
HFFG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHFFG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100M -200M -300M

1.2 Ratios

HFFG's Return On Assets of -7.64% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HFFG is outperformed by 79.49% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of HFFG (-19.00%) is worse than 74.36% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.90%, HFFG is not doing good in the industry: 64.10% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HFFG is significantly below the industry average of 8.81%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1.90%) for HFFG is above the 3 year average (1.55%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -7.64%
ROE -19%
ROIC 1.9%
ROA(3y)-3.04%
ROA(5y)-15.25%
ROE(3y)-6.95%
ROE(5y)-29%
ROIC(3y)1.55%
ROIC(5y)N/A
HFFG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHFFG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100

1.3 Margins

HFFG's Operating Margin of 0.96% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HFFG is outperformed by 61.54% of its industry peers.
HFFG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 17.03%, HFFG is not doing good in the industry: 71.79% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HFFG has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 0.96%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 17.03%
OM growth 3Y-42.7%
OM growth 5Y-20.1%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.52%
GM growth 5Y0.96%
HFFG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHFFG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40 -60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), HFFG is destroying value.
HFFG has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, HFFG has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, HFFG has a worse debt to assets ratio.
HFFG Yearly Shares OutstandingHFFG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
HFFG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHFFG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

HFFG has an Altman-Z score of 1.58. This is a bad value and indicates that HFFG is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of HFFG (1.58) is worse than 79.49% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HFFG is 12.01, which is on the high side as it means it would take HFFG, 12.01 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 12.01, HFFG is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.81 indicates that HFFG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
HFFG's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.81 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HFFG outperforms 43.59% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.81
Debt/FCF 12.01
Altman-Z 1.58
ROIC/WACC0.25
WACC7.6%
HFFG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHFFG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

HFFG has a Current Ratio of 1.19. This is a normal value and indicates that HFFG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HFFG's Current ratio of 1.19 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HFFG outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
HFFG has a Quick Ratio of 1.19. This is a bad value and indicates that HFFG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HFFG has a worse Quick ratio (0.40) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.19
Quick Ratio 0.4
HFFG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHFFG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

HFFG shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 2.70%.
HFFG shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.10%.
Measured over the past years, HFFG shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 25.36% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.7%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%100%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.1%
Revenue growth 3Y14.67%
Revenue growth 5Y25.36%
Sales Q2Q%2.88%

3.2 Future

HFFG is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 35.19% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, HFFG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.58% on average per year.
EPS Next Y91.25%
EPS Next 2Y35.19%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.81%
Revenue Next 2Y3.58%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
HFFG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHFFG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
HFFG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHFFG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2024 2025 2026 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 6.87, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of HFFG.
HFFG's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HFFG is cheaper than 94.87% of the companies in the same industry.
HFFG is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.95 indicates a rather cheap valuation of HFFG.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HFFG is valued cheaper than 94.87% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.10, HFFG is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.87
Fwd PE 5.95
HFFG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHFFG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HFFG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HFFG is cheaper than 79.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HFFG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HFFG is cheaper than 82.05% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.01
EV/EBITDA 6.71
HFFG Per share dataHFFG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
HFFG's earnings are expected to grow with 35.19% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.08
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y35.19%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for HFFG!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

HF FOODS GROUP INC

NASDAQ:HFFG (12/5/2025, 8:25:57 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)11-10 2025-11-10/amc
Earnings (Next)03-11 2026-03-11
Inst Owners20.8%
Inst Owner Change-4.87%
Ins Owners14.56%
Ins Owner Change0.51%
Market Cap138.43M
Revenue(TTM)1.23B
Net Income(TTM)-45.44M
Analysts82.86
Price Target7.14 (173.56%)
Short Float %1.23%
Short Ratio5.26
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.24%
DP-1.1%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)115.69%
Min EPS beat(2)96.08%
Max EPS beat(2)135.29%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)51%
Min EPS beat(4)-47.21%
Max EPS beat(4)135.29%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.7%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.6%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.53%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.69%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.97%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.08%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.87
Fwd PE 5.95
P/S 0.11
P/FCF 8.01
P/OCF 4.55
P/B 0.58
P/tB 3.08
EV/EBITDA 6.71
EPS(TTM)0.38
EY14.56%
EPS(NY)0.44
Fwd EY16.8%
FCF(TTM)0.33
FCFY12.49%
OCF(TTM)0.57
OCFY21.97%
SpS23.11
BVpS4.51
TBVpS0.85
PEG (NY)0.08
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number6.21
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -7.64%
ROE -19%
ROCE 2.79%
ROIC 1.9%
ROICexc 1.95%
ROICexgc 3.3%
OM 0.96%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 17.03%
FCFM 1.41%
ROA(3y)-3.04%
ROA(5y)-15.25%
ROE(3y)-6.95%
ROE(5y)-29%
ROIC(3y)1.55%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)1.61%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)3.33%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)2.21%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-38.12%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-10.53%
ROICexc growth 3Y-32.66%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.57%
OM growth 3Y-42.7%
OM growth 5Y-20.1%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.52%
GM growth 5Y0.96%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover2.06
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.81
Debt/FCF 12.01
Debt/EBITDA 4.89
Cap/Depr 46.86%
Cap/Sales 1.07%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 76.57%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.19
Quick Ratio 0.4
Altman-Z 1.58
F-Score4
WACC7.6%
ROIC/WACC0.25
Cap/Depr(3y)28.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)20.21%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.63%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.46%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.7%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%100%
EPS Next Y91.25%
EPS Next 2Y35.19%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.1%
Revenue growth 3Y14.67%
Revenue growth 5Y25.36%
Sales Q2Q%2.88%
Revenue Next Year3.81%
Revenue Next 2Y3.58%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-17.94%
EBIT growth 3Y-34.29%
EBIT growth 5Y0.16%
EBIT Next Year160.11%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-57.75%
FCF growth 3Y-12.96%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-32.36%
OCF growth 3Y8.94%
OCF growth 5Y37.12%

HF FOODS GROUP INC / HFFG FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for HFFG stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to HFFG.


What is the valuation status of HF FOODS GROUP INC (HFFG) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to HF FOODS GROUP INC (HFFG). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for HF FOODS GROUP INC?

HF FOODS GROUP INC (HFFG) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


How financially healthy is HF FOODS GROUP INC?

The financial health rating of HF FOODS GROUP INC (HFFG) is 1 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for HF FOODS GROUP INC (HFFG) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HF FOODS GROUP INC (HFFG) is expected to grow by 91.25% in the next year.