HELLOFRESH SE (HFG.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:HFG - DE000A161408 - Common Stock
7.23 EUR
-0.09 (-1.2%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to HFG. HFG was compared to 22 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. The financial health of HFG is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. HFG has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
HFG had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year HFG had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years HFG 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years HFG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
HFG has a worse Return On Assets (-7.38%) than 90.91% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of HFG (-23.88%) is worse than 86.36% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -7.38% | ||
| ROE | -23.88% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)0.19%
ROA(5y)7.15%
ROE(3y)-0.06%
ROE(5y)16.63%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
HFG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
HFG has a better Gross Margin (62.22%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HFG has remained more or less at the same level.
HFG does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 62.22% |
OM growth 3Y-80.12%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.73%
GM growth 5Y-0.66%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
HFG does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, HFG has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for HFG has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, HFG has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
HFG has an Altman-Z score of 3.52. This indicates that HFG is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.52, HFG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
HFG has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.21. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as HFG would need 3.21 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HFG (3.21) is better than 95.45% of its industry peers.
HFG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.87. This is a neutral value indicating HFG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.87, HFG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.09% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.87 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.52 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC5.52%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.88 indicates that HFG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
HFG has a Current ratio (0.88) which is in line with its industry peers.
HFG has a Quick Ratio of 0.88. This is a bad value and indicates that HFG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of HFG (0.64) is better than 72.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.64 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
HFG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 18.48%, which is quite good.
The Revenue has decreased by -5.46% in the past year.
HFG shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 33.47% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.48%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%285.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.46%
Revenue growth 3Y8.53%
Revenue growth 5Y33.47%
Sales Q2Q%-12.88%
3.2 Future
HFG is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 85.19% yearly.
HFG is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.51% yearly.
EPS Next Y257.72%
EPS Next 2Y133.41%
EPS Next 3Y85.19%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-8.98%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.25%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.65%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.51%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for HFG. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.85, the valuation of HFG can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HFG is valued cheaper than 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.13, HFG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HFG is valued cheaper than 95.45% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HFG indicates a rather cheap valuation: HFG is cheaper than 86.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.54 |
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 HFG's earnings are expected to grow with 85.19% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y133.41%
EPS Next 3Y85.19%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for HFG!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:HFG (9/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
7.23
-0.09 (-1.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners80.83%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.23%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.21B
Analysts76.19
Price Target10.92 (51.04%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-71.32%
Min EPS beat(2)-96.54%
Max EPS beat(2)-46.1%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-37.86%
Min EPS beat(4)-96.54%
Max EPS beat(4)83.5%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-35.81%
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)-1.99%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.87%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.12%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.93%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.12%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.79%
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)-2.28%
PT rev (3m)-9.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)13.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)-33.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.85 | ||
| P/S | 0.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.22 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.29 | ||
| P/B | 1.68 | ||
| P/tB | 3.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.54 |
EPS(TTM)-0.25
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.82
Fwd EY11.3%
FCF(TTM)1.38
FCFY19.15%
OCF(TTM)2.2
OCFY30.37%
SpS43.53
BVpS4.31
TBVpS2
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -7.38% | ||
| ROE | -23.88% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 62.22% | ||
| FCFM | 3.18% |
ROA(3y)0.19%
ROA(5y)7.15%
ROE(3y)-0.06%
ROE(5y)16.63%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)6.96%
ROCE(5y)18.11%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-80.12%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.73%
GM growth 5Y-0.66%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover3.12
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.87 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.21 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.91 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 27.91% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.86% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | 111.06% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.52 |
F-Score5
WACC5.52%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)140.46%
Cap/Depr(5y)172.28%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.89%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.63%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.48%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%285.71%
EPS Next Y257.72%
EPS Next 2Y133.41%
EPS Next 3Y85.19%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.46%
Revenue growth 3Y8.53%
Revenue growth 5Y33.47%
Sales Q2Q%-12.88%
Revenue Next Year-8.98%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.25%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.65%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.51%
EBIT growth 1Y-153.43%
EBIT growth 3Y-78.43%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year888.05%
EBIT Next 3Y126.94%
EBIT Next 5Y67.41%
FCF growth 1Y509.03%
FCF growth 3Y-29.25%
FCF growth 5Y84.76%
OCF growth 1Y6.66%
OCF growth 3Y-19.49%
OCF growth 5Y41.49%