HF FOODS GROUP INC (HFFG) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:HFFG - US40417F1093 - Common Stock
2.41 USD
-0.15 (-5.86%)
2.46 USD
+0.05 (+2.07%)
Taking everything into account, HFFG scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HFFG was compared to 39 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. Both the profitability and financial health of HFFG have multiple concerns. HFFG is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year HFFG was profitable.
HFFG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: HFFG reported negative net income in multiple years.
Of the past 5 years HFFG 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of -8.13%, HFFG is not doing good in the industry: 79.49% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
HFFG has a Return On Equity of -20.13%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HFFG underperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
HFFG has a worse Return On Invested Capital (1.81%) than 66.67% 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 8.75%.
The 3 year average ROIC (1.55%) for HFFG is below the current ROIC(1.81%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
HFFG has a Operating Margin of 0.91%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HFFG underperforms 64.10% of its industry peers.
HFFG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 17.13%, HFFG is not doing good in the industry: 74.36% 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 Rank | Sector 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%
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, HFFG has more shares outstanding
HFFG has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for HFFG is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.56, we must say that HFFG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
HFFG has a Altman-Z score of 1.56. This is in the lower half of the industry: HFFG underperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HFFG (9.97) is worse than 64.10% of its industry peers.
HFFG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.79. This is a neutral value indicating HFFG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.79, HFFG is not doing good in the industry: 61.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.79 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.56 |
ROIC/WACC0.25
WACC7.31%
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 has a Current ratio of 1.19. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HFFG outperforms 56.41% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.42 indicates that HFFG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.42, HFFG is doing worse than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.42 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for HFFG have decreased strongly by -19.05% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.88% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 25.36% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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
Based on estimates for the next years, HFFG will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 29.57% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.14% on average over the next years.
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
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.09 indicates a rather cheap valuation of HFFG.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HFFG is valued cheaper than 94.87% of the companies in the same industry.
HFFG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.02.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.98 indicates a rather cheap valuation of HFFG.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HFFG, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.57, HFFG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
HFFG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HFFG is cheaper than 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HFFG is valued cheaper than 89.74% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.76 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
HFFG's 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)0.08
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y29.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
HFFG does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
2.41
-0.15 (-5.86%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners21.09%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners13.9%
Ins Owner Change1.61%
Market Cap127.83M
Analysts82.86
Price Target7.14 (196.27%)
Short Float %1.2%
Short Ratio5.64
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-55.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)57.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.91%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.98 | ||
| P/S | 0.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.34 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.86 | ||
| P/B | 0.53 | ||
| P/tB | 3.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.76 |
EPS(TTM)0.34
EY14.11%
EPS(NY)0.4
Fwd EY16.72%
FCF(TTM)0.38
FCFY15.78%
OCF(TTM)0.62
OCFY25.91%
SpS22.94
BVpS4.52
TBVpS0.78
PEG (NY)0.08
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.56 |
F-Score4
WACC7.31%
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 Year169.79%
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%