HELLOFRESH SE (HFG.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:HFG - DE000A161408 - Common Stock
7.938 EUR
+0.24 (+3.09%)
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. HFG scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. 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.
HFG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
The Return On Assets of HFG (-7.38%) is worse than 86.36% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of HFG (-23.88%) is worse than 81.82% 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.
The Gross Margin of HFG (62.22%) is better 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
Compared to 5 years ago, HFG has less shares outstanding
HFG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.54 indicates that HFG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of HFG (3.54) is better than 77.27% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HFG is 3.21, which is a good value as it means it would take HFG, 3.21 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
HFG's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.21 is amongst the best of the industry. HFG outperforms 95.45% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.87 indicates that HFG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
HFG's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.87 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HFG outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.87 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.54 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC5.6%
2.3 Liquidity
HFG has a Current 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.
HFG has a Current ratio (0.88) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.64 indicates that HFG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.64, HFG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.64 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 18.48% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, HFG shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.46% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, HFG shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 33.47% on average per year.
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 84.52% yearly.
HFG is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.38% yearly.
EPS Next Y239.12%
EPS Next 2Y132.12%
EPS Next 3Y84.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-8.62%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.91%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.48%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.38%
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
HFG reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.89, the valuation of HFG can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HFG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HFG to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.48), we can say HFG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HFG is valued cheaper than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HFG is valued cheaper than 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.73 |
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 84.52% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y132.12%
EPS Next 3Y84.52%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for HFG!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:HFG (9/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
7.938
+0.24 (+3.09%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners78.17%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.33B
Analysts74.29
Price Target11.17 (40.72%)
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)-7.71%
PT rev (3m)-4.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-172.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-41.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)-41.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.78%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.89 | ||
| P/S | 0.18 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.73 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.62 | ||
| P/B | 1.84 | ||
| P/tB | 3.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.73 |
EPS(TTM)-0.25
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.8
Fwd EY10.12%
FCF(TTM)1.38
FCFY17.44%
OCF(TTM)2.2
OCFY27.66%
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 | 3.54 |
F-Score5
WACC5.6%
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 Y239.12%
EPS Next 2Y132.12%
EPS Next 3Y84.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.46%
Revenue growth 3Y8.53%
Revenue growth 5Y33.47%
Sales Q2Q%-12.88%
Revenue Next Year-8.62%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.91%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.48%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.38%
EBIT growth 1Y-153.43%
EBIT growth 3Y-78.43%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year923.81%
EBIT Next 3Y131.46%
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%