HF FOODS GROUP INC (HFFG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:HFFG • US40417F1093

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2.005 USD
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This HFFG fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. HFFG Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • HFFG had positive earnings in the past year.
  • 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 2025 0 -100M -200M -300M

1.2 Ratios

  • HFFG has a worse Return On Assets (-7.17%) than 75.68% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -19.22%, HFFG is doing worse than 72.97% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HFFG has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.06%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HFFG underperforms 72.97% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HFFG is significantly below the industry average of 34.78%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -7.17%
ROE -19.22%
ROIC 1.06%
ROA(3y)-5.45%
ROA(5y)-2.52%
ROE(3y)-13.42%
ROE(5y)-6.5%
ROIC(3y)1.35%
ROIC(5y)2.08%
HFFG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHFFG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -50 -100

1.3 Margins

  • HFFG's Operating Margin of 0.47% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HFFG is outperformed by 72.97% of its industry peers.
  • HFFG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • HFFG has a Gross Margin of 16.90%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HFFG underperforms 72.97% of its industry peers.
  • HFFG's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 0.47%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 16.9%
OM growth 3Y-20.44%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.26%
GM growth 5Y-0.92%
HFFG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHFFG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -20 -40 -60

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2. HFFG Health Analysis

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.
  • HFFG has more shares outstanding than it did 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 2025 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 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.54, we must say that HFFG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 1.54, HFFG is not doing good in the industry: 75.68% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • HFFG has a debt to FCF ratio of 39.51. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as HFFG would need 39.51 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • HFFG has a Debt to FCF ratio of 39.51. This is in the lower half of the industry: HFFG underperforms 75.68% of its industry peers.
  • HFFG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.89. This is a neutral value indicating HFFG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of HFFG (0.89) is worse than 64.86% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.89
Debt/FCF 39.51
Altman-Z 1.54
ROIC/WACC0.15
WACC7.04%
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 2025 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

  • HFFG has a Current Ratio of 1.18. This is a normal value and indicates that HFFG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of HFFG (1.18) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • HFFG has a Quick Ratio of 1.18. 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's Quick ratio of 0.52 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HFFG outperforms 45.95% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.18
Quick Ratio 0.52
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 2025 50M 100M 150M

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3. HFFG Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • HFFG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 33.33%, which is quite impressive.
  • Looking at the last year, HFFG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.21% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, HFFG shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 16.73% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)33.33%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-54.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.21%
Revenue growth 3Y1.62%
Revenue growth 5Y16.73%
Sales Q2Q%0.9%

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 38.29% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.83% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-39.44%
EPS Next 2Y38.29%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.43%
Revenue Next 2Y2.83%
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 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
HFFG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHFFG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.2 0.4 0.6

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4. HFFG Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 6.27, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of HFFG.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HFFG is valued cheaper than 94.59% 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 27.95.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.35, the valuation of HFFG can be described as very reasonable.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HFFG indicates a rather cheap valuation: HFFG is cheaper than 89.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 38.68. HFFG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.27
Fwd PE 10.35
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

  • HFFG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HFFG is cheaper than 78.38% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as HFFG.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.7
EV/EBITDA 7.02
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 earnings are expected to grow with 38.29% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y38.29%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. HFFG Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for HFFG!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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HFFG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

HF FOODS GROUP INC

NASDAQ:HFFG (4/21/2026, 1:28:32 PM)

2.005

-0.08 (-4.07%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)03-16
Earnings (Next)05-13
Inst Owners21.05%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners14.56%
Ins Owner Change0.86%
Market Cap106.35M
Revenue(TTM)1.23B
Net Income(TTM)-38.84M
Analysts82.86
Price Target6.63 (230.67%)
Short Float %3.86%
Short Ratio6.66
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)28.68%
Min EPS beat(2)-38.73%
Max EPS beat(2)96.08%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)36.36%
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)-1.47%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.81%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.69%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.6%
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)-7.14%
PT rev (3m)-7.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-44.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)-55.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.08%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.27
Fwd PE 10.35
P/S 0.09
P/FCF 21.7
P/OCF 4.17
P/B 0.53
P/tB 2.1
EV/EBITDA 7.02
EPS(TTM)0.32
EY15.96%
EPS(NY)0.19
Fwd EY9.67%
FCF(TTM)0.09
FCFY4.61%
OCF(TTM)0.48
OCFY23.96%
SpS23.16
BVpS3.81
TBVpS0.95
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number5.23715 (161.2%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -7.17%
ROE -19.22%
ROCE 1.54%
ROIC 1.06%
ROICexc 1.08%
ROICexgc 1.69%
OM 0.47%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 16.9%
FCFM 0.4%
ROA(3y)-5.45%
ROA(5y)-2.52%
ROE(3y)-13.42%
ROE(5y)-6.5%
ROIC(3y)1.35%
ROIC(5y)2.08%
ROICexc(3y)1.39%
ROICexc(5y)2.15%
ROICexgc(3y)2.6%
ROICexgc(5y)4.59%
ROCE(3y)1.95%
ROCE(5y)2.97%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-24.34%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-14.44%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-20.44%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.26%
GM growth 5Y-0.92%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover2.27
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.89
Debt/FCF 39.51
Debt/EBITDA 5.28
Cap/Depr 72.51%
Cap/Sales 1.68%
Interest Coverage 0.51
Cash Conversion 74.51%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.18
Quick Ratio 0.52
Altman-Z 1.54
F-Score4
WACC7.04%
ROIC/WACC0.15
Cap/Depr(3y)44.37%
Cap/Depr(5y)33.97%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.01%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.77%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)33.33%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-54.55%
EPS Next Y-39.44%
EPS Next 2Y38.29%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.21%
Revenue growth 3Y1.62%
Revenue growth 5Y16.73%
Sales Q2Q%0.9%
Revenue Next Year3.43%
Revenue Next 2Y2.83%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-30.52%
EBIT growth 3Y-19.15%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year331.36%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-51.42%
FCF growth 3Y-41.9%
FCF growth 5Y-35.37%
OCF growth 1Y12.56%
OCF growth 3Y-6.61%
OCF growth 5Y-10.4%

HF FOODS GROUP INC / HFFG Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for HFFG stock?

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


Can you provide the valuation status for HF FOODS GROUP INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to HF FOODS GROUP INC (HFFG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of HFFG stock?

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


What is the valuation of HF FOODS GROUP INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HF FOODS GROUP INC (HFFG) is 6.27 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.53.


What is the earnings growth outlook for HF FOODS GROUP INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HF FOODS GROUP INC (HFFG) is expected to decline by -39.44% in the next year.