HELLOFRESH SE (HFG.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:HFG - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE000A161408 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall HFG gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated HFG against 24 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. While HFG seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. HFG is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
HFG had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
HFG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of -6.91%, HFG is not doing good in the industry: 87.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
HFG has a worse Return On Equity (-23.29%) than 79.17% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.91% | ||
| ROE | -23.29% | ||
| 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
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HFG has declined.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 62.35%, HFG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
HFG's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for HFG so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 62.35% |
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.
The number of shares outstanding for HFG has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
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
An Altman-Z score of 3.43 indicates that HFG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
HFG has a Altman-Z score of 3.43. This is in the better half of the industry: HFG outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
HFG has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.54. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as HFG would need 2.54 years to pay back of all of its debts.
HFG's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.54 is amongst the best of the industry. HFG outperforms 95.83% of its industry peers.
HFG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.42. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
HFG has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.42. This is amongst the best in the industry. HFG outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.43 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC5.86%
2.3 Liquidity
HFG has a Current Ratio of 0.86. This is a bad value and indicates that HFG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HFG's Current ratio of 0.86 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HFG outperforms 45.83% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.65 indicates that HFG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.65, HFG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.65 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
HFG shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -6485.71%.
Looking at the last year, HFG shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.77% in the last 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)-6485.71%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-65.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.77%
Revenue growth 3Y8.53%
Revenue growth 5Y33.47%
Sales Q2Q%-6.89%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 88.07% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
HFG is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.34% yearly.
EPS Next Y337.71%
EPS Next 2Y131.36%
EPS Next 3Y88.07%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-6.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.06%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.99%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.34%
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 13.61, HFG is valued correctly.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as HFG.
HFG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 21.76.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HFG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HFG is cheaper than 79.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HFG is valued a bit cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.27 |
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.
HFG's earnings are expected to grow with 88.07% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y131.36%
EPS Next 3Y88.07%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
HFG does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:HFG (5/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
10.815
+0.12 (+1.07%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners84.93%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.87B
Analysts74.78
Price Target11.69 (8.09%)
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)-94.41%
Min EPS beat(2)-96.54%
Max EPS beat(2)-92.28%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-46.23%
Min EPS beat(4)-96.54%
Max EPS beat(4)83.5%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-33.84%
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)-0.75%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.39%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.12%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.33%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.12%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.7%
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)-1.68%
PT rev (3m)-7.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)17.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-8.91%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.61 | ||
| P/S | 0.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.77 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.62 | ||
| P/B | 2.48 | ||
| P/tB | 5.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.27 |
EPS(TTM)-0.45
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.79
Fwd EY7.35%
FCF(TTM)1
FCFY9.28%
OCF(TTM)1.92
OCFY17.79%
SpS43.41
BVpS4.37
TBVpS2.05
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.91% | ||
| ROE | -23.29% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 62.35% | ||
| FCFM | 2.31% |
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 Turnover2.95
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.54 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.03 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 30.78% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.12% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | 108.85% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.43 |
F-Score5
WACC5.86%
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)-6485.71%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-65.62%
EPS Next Y337.71%
EPS Next 2Y131.36%
EPS Next 3Y88.07%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.77%
Revenue growth 3Y8.53%
Revenue growth 5Y33.47%
Sales Q2Q%-6.89%
Revenue Next Year-6.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.06%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.99%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.34%
EBIT growth 1Y-837.63%
EBIT growth 3Y-78.43%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year923.81%
EBIT Next 3Y131.46%
EBIT Next 5Y67.41%
FCF growth 1Y179.66%
FCF growth 3Y-29.25%
FCF growth 5Y84.76%
OCF growth 1Y46.63%
OCF growth 3Y-19.49%
OCF growth 5Y41.49%