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HF FOODS GROUP INC (HFFG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:HFFG - US40417F1093 - Common Stock

3.32 USD
+0.02 (+0.61%)
Last: 9/17/2025, 10:57:31 AM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, HFFG scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HFFG was compared to 40 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.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

HFFG had positive earnings in the past year.
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 has a Return On Assets of -8.13%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: HFFG underperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -20.13%, HFFG is doing worse than 77.50% of the companies in the same industry.
HFFG has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.81%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HFFG underperforms 67.50% of its industry peers.
HFFG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.55%. This is significantly below the industry average of 8.47%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1.81%) for HFFG is above the 3 year average (1.55%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -8.13%
ROE -20.13%
ROIC 1.81%
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 has a worse Operating Margin (0.91%) than 65.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HFFG has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 17.13%, HFFG is doing worse than 72.50% of the companies in the same industry.
HFFG's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 0.91%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 17.13%
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

HFFG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
HFFG has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for HFFG has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for HFFG is higher compared to a year ago.
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.64, we must say that HFFG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.64, HFFG is not doing good in the industry: 72.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
HFFG has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.97. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as HFFG would need 9.97 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 9.97, HFFG is doing worse than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.79 indicates that HFFG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
HFFG's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.79 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HFFG is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.79
Debt/FCF 9.97
Altman-Z 1.64
ROIC/WACC0.25
WACC7.36%
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

A Current Ratio of 1.19 indicates that HFFG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.19, HFFG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Quick ratio of HFFG (0.42) is worse than 67.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.19
Quick Ratio 0.42
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

The earnings per share for HFFG have decreased strongly by -19.05% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, HFFG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.88% in the last year.
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)-19.05%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%200%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.88%
Revenue growth 3Y14.67%
Revenue growth 5Y25.36%
Sales Q2Q%4.14%

3.2 Future

HFFG is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 29.57% yearly.
HFFG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.14% yearly.
EPS Next Y91.25%
EPS Next 2Y29.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.73%
Revenue Next 2Y4.14%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.76, the valuation of HFFG can be described as very reasonable.
90.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HFFG, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.20, HFFG is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.24, the valuation of HFFG can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HFFG is valued cheaper than 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
HFFG is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.71, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.76
Fwd PE 8.24
HFFG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHFFG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HFFG is valued a bit cheaper than 67.50% of the companies in the same industry.
HFFG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HFFG is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.05
EV/EBITDA 7.95
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as HFFG's earnings are expected to grow with 29.57% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.11
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y29.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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HF FOODS GROUP INC

NASDAQ:HFFG (9/17/2025, 10:57:31 AM)

3.32

+0.02 (+0.61%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)08-11 2025-08-11/amc
Earnings (Next)11-10 2025-11-10
Inst Owners20.02%
Inst Owner Change8.18%
Ins Owners14.42%
Ins Owner Change1.76%
Market Cap182.63M
Analysts82.86
Price Target7.14 (115.06%)
Short Float %1.2%
Short Ratio6.75
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.24%
DP-1.04%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)44.04%
Min EPS beat(2)-47.21%
Max EPS beat(2)135.29%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)8.98%
Min EPS beat(4)-71.99%
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)-2.64%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.69%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.6%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.11%
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)-55.56%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-33.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)73.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)125%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.24%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.76
Fwd PE 8.24
P/S 0.15
P/FCF 9.05
P/OCF 5.51
P/B 0.76
P/tB 4.4
EV/EBITDA 7.95
EPS(TTM)0.34
EY10.24%
EPS(NY)0.4
Fwd EY12.14%
FCF(TTM)0.37
FCFY11.05%
OCF(TTM)0.6
OCFY18.14%
SpS22.12
BVpS4.36
TBVpS0.75
PEG (NY)0.11
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -8.13%
ROE -20.13%
ROCE 2.62%
ROIC 1.81%
ROICexc 1.87%
ROICexgc 3.24%
OM 0.91%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 17.13%
FCFM 1.66%
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
ROICexcg growth 3Y-38.12%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover2.05
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.79
Debt/FCF 9.97
Debt/EBITDA 4.91
Cap/Depr 47.2%
Cap/Sales 1.06%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 85.96%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.19
Quick Ratio 0.42
Altman-Z 1.64
F-Score4
WACC7.36%
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)-19.05%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%200%
EPS Next Y91.25%
EPS Next 2Y29.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.88%
Revenue growth 3Y14.67%
Revenue growth 5Y25.36%
Sales Q2Q%4.14%
Revenue Next Year3.73%
Revenue Next 2Y4.14%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-30%
EBIT growth 3Y-34.29%
EBIT growth 5Y0.16%
EBIT Next Year164.29%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-10.62%
FCF growth 3Y-12.96%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y25.7%
OCF growth 3Y8.94%
OCF growth 5Y37.12%