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HF FOODS GROUP INC (HFFG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:HFFG - US40417F1093 - Common Stock

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Last: 11/7/2025, 8:00:02 PM
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After Hours: 11/7/2025, 8:00:02 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 may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. HFFG scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
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 in the lower half of the industry: HFFG underperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -20.13%, HFFG is doing worse than 74.36% of the companies in the same industry.
HFFG's Return On Invested Capital of 1.81% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HFFG is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HFFG 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 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's Operating Margin of 0.91% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HFFG is outperformed by 64.10% of its industry peers.
HFFG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
HFFG's Gross Margin of 17.13% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HFFG is outperformed by 74.36% of its industry peers.
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HFFG is destroying value.
HFFG has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
HFFG has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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 1.55. 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 (1.55) is worse than 76.92% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HFFG is 9.97, which is on the high side as it means it would take HFFG, 9.97 years of fcf income to pay off 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.
HFFG has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.79) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.79
Debt/FCF 9.97
Altman-Z 1.55
ROIC/WACC0.25
WACC7.33%
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.
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 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
HFFG shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.88%.
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

HFFG is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 29.57% yearly.
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

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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.00 indicates a rather cheap valuation of HFFG.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HFFG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.87% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.06. HFFG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.91, the valuation of HFFG can be described as very cheap.
92.31% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HFFG, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
HFFG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 32.73.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7
Fwd PE 5.91
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HFFG is valued cheaper than 82.05% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HFFG indicates a rather cheap valuation: HFFG is cheaper than 87.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.26
EV/EBITDA 6.51
HFFG Per share dataHFFG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

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

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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 (11/7/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

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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/amc
Inst Owners21.09%
Inst Owner Change0.28%
Ins Owners13.9%
Ins Owner Change0.05%
Market Cap126.24M
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)-48.26M
Analysts82.86
Price Target7.14 (200%)
Short Float %1.04%
Short Ratio4.9
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-55.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)73.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.91%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7
Fwd PE 5.91
P/S 0.1
P/FCF 6.26
P/OCF 3.81
P/B 0.53
P/tB 3.04
EV/EBITDA 6.51
EPS(TTM)0.34
EY14.29%
EPS(NY)0.4
Fwd EY16.93%
FCF(TTM)0.38
FCFY15.98%
OCF(TTM)0.62
OCFY26.24%
SpS22.94
BVpS4.52
TBVpS0.78
PEG (NY)0.08
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number5.88
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
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 Turnover2.05
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 1.55
F-Score4
WACC7.33%
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%

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.