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HIGH QUALITY FOOD SPA (HQF.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

BIT:HQF - Euronext Milan - IT0005450694 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

0.602  +0.02 (+3.08%)

Fundamental Rating

2

Taking everything into account, HQF scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HQF was compared to 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. HQF has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. While showing a medium growth rate, HQF is valued expensive at the moment.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year HQF was profitable.
HQF had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: HQF reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years HQF always reported negative operating cash flow.
HQF.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHQF.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1M -1M -2M

1.2 Ratios

Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.64%
ROE 1.87%
ROIC 3.38%
ROA(3y)1.79%
ROA(5y)-1.15%
ROE(3y)5.42%
ROE(5y)-20.87%
ROIC(3y)4.93%
ROIC(5y)N/A
HQF.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHQF.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40 -60 -80

1.3 Margins

HQF's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.06%
PM (TTM) 0.8%
GM 23.26%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y29.59%
GM growth 5YN/A
HQF.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHQF.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), HQF is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for HQF remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, HQF has a worse debt to assets ratio.
HQF.MI Yearly Shares OutstandingHQF.MI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
HQF.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHQF.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.79, we must say that HQF is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
HQF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62. This is a neutral value indicating HQF is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.62
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.79
ROIC/WACC0.55
WACC6.13%
HQF.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHQF.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2M -2M 4M 6M 8M

2.3 Liquidity

HQF has a Current Ratio of 2.13. This indicates that HQF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
A Quick Ratio of 1.18 indicates that HQF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.13
Quick Ratio 1.18
HQF.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHQF.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

HQF shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -74.62%.
The Revenue has decreased by -5.38% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, HQF shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.07% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-74.62%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-277.54%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.38%
Revenue growth 3Y8.07%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-14.32%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 30.79% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.09% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y34.09%
EPS Next 2Y31.43%
EPS Next 3Y30.79%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0%
Revenue Next 2Y11.27%
Revenue Next 3Y13.09%
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 accelerating.
HQF.MI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHQF.MI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 10M 20M 30M
HQF.MI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHQF.MI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.05 0.1 0.15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 60.20, HQF can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.55, HQF is valued quite expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.05, the valuation of HQF can be described as very cheap.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.30. HQF is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 60.2
Fwd PE 5.05
HQF.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHQF.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.53
HQF.MI Per share dataHQF.MI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.5 1 1.5

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
HQF's earnings are expected to grow with 30.79% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.77
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y31.43%
EPS Next 3Y30.79%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for HQF!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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HIGH QUALITY FOOD SPA

BIT:HQF (5/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

0.602

+0.02 (+3.08%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryGroupN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Earnings (Last)N/A N/A
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners6.48%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners63.34%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.75M
Analysts84
Price Target1.43 (137.54%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
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)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-12.5%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-12.5%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 60.2
Fwd PE 5.05
P/S 0.36
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.83
P/tB 1.17
EV/EBITDA 9.53
EPS(TTM)0.01
EY1.66%
EPS(NY)0.12
Fwd EY19.8%
FCF(TTM)-0.18
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.14
OCFYN/A
SpS1.69
BVpS0.73
TBVpS0.51
PEG (NY)1.77
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.64%
ROE 1.87%
ROCE 5.35%
ROIC 3.38%
ROICexc 3.75%
ROICexgc 4.59%
OM 4.06%
PM (TTM) 0.8%
GM 23.26%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)1.79%
ROA(5y)-1.15%
ROE(3y)5.42%
ROE(5y)-20.87%
ROIC(3y)4.93%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)5.48%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)7.26%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)7.81%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y29.59%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score2
Asset Turnover0.8
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.62
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 3.28
Cap/Depr 60.57%
Cap/Sales 2.46%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.13
Quick Ratio 1.18
Altman-Z 1.79
F-Score2
WACC6.13%
ROIC/WACC0.55
Cap/Depr(3y)142.35%
Cap/Depr(5y)1403.28%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.93%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.45%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-74.62%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-277.54%
EPS Next Y34.09%
EPS Next 2Y31.43%
EPS Next 3Y30.79%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.38%
Revenue growth 3Y8.07%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-14.32%
Revenue Next Year0%
Revenue Next 2Y11.27%
Revenue Next 3Y13.09%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-33.88%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year0%
EBIT Next 3Y27.96%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-9.78%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-31.03%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A