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HYDROFARM HOLDINGS GROUP INC (HYFM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:HYFM - US44888K4076 - Common Stock

2.75 USD
-0.32 (-10.42%)
Last: 10/16/2025, 8:00:02 PM
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We assign a fundamental rating of 1 out of 10 to HYFM. HYFM was compared to 129 industry peers in the Machinery industry. HYFM has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. HYFM is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

HYFM had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year HYFM has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
HYFM had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In multiple years HYFM reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
HYFM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHYFM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100M -200M -300M -400M -500M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -15.88%, HYFM is doing worse than 82.95% of the companies in the same industry.
HYFM's Return On Equity of -31.74% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HYFM is outperformed by 79.84% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -15.88%
ROE -31.74%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-26.06%
ROA(5y)-16.05%
ROE(3y)-44.56%
ROE(5y)-27.25%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
HYFM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHYFM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100 -150 -200

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 13.26%, HYFM is doing worse than 85.27% of the companies in the same industry.
HYFM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
HYFM does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 13.26%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.43%
GM growth 5Y9.21%
HYFM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHYFM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60 -80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

HYFM does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for HYFM has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, HYFM has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, HYFM has a worse debt to assets ratio.
HYFM Yearly Shares OutstandingHYFM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1M 2M 3M 4M
HYFM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHYFM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -1.93, we must say that HYFM is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of -1.93, HYFM is not doing good in the industry: 86.05% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
HYFM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61. This is a neutral value indicating HYFM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
HYFM's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.61 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HYFM is outperformed by 61.24% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -1.93
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.99%
HYFM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHYFM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

HYFM has a Current Ratio of 2.32. This indicates that HYFM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
HYFM has a Current ratio of 2.32. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HYFM outperforms 58.14% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.92 indicates that HYFM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
HYFM has a Quick ratio of 0.92. This is in the lower half of the industry: HYFM underperforms 69.77% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.32
Quick Ratio 0.92
HYFM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHYFM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for HYFM have decreased strongly by -102.56% in the last year.
The Revenue for HYFM has decreased by -23.41% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, HYFM shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -4.14% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-102.56%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-626%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-23.41%
Revenue growth 3Y-26.51%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.14%
Sales Q2Q%-28.37%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.91% on average over the next years.
HYFM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.12% yearly.
EPS Next Y-203.38%
EPS Next 2Y-4.81%
EPS Next 3Y1.91%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-22.54%
Revenue Next 2Y3.33%
Revenue Next 3Y4.12%
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.
HYFM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHYFM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M 400M
HYFM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHYFM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 5 -5 -10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for HYFM. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Also next year HYFM is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
HYFM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHYFM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
HYFM Per share dataHYFM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-4.81%
EPS Next 3Y1.91%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HYFM does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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HYDROFARM HOLDINGS GROUP INC

NASDAQ:HYFM (10/16/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

2.75

-0.32 (-10.42%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)08-12 2025-08-12/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Inst Owners21.06%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners22.66%
Ins Owner Change11.24%
Market Cap12.81M
Analysts43.33
Price Target7.65 (178.18%)
Short Float %1.52%
Short Ratio2.79
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
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)-70.48%
Min EPS beat(2)-167.58%
Max EPS beat(2)26.61%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-22.73%
Min EPS beat(4)-167.58%
Max EPS beat(4)50.98%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)11.28%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)18.57%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-18.75%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-26.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)-27.87%
Max Revenue beat(2)-25.79%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-19.2%
Min Revenue beat(4)-27.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)-10.92%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-10.57%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-5%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-5.53%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-90.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)-106.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)-106.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-21.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-23.59%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.08
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.07
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-7.9
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-4.71
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-2.89
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-2.54
OCFYN/A
SpS34.57
BVpS41.85
TBVpS-9.04
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -15.88%
ROE -31.74%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 13.26%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-26.06%
ROA(5y)-16.05%
ROE(3y)-44.56%
ROE(5y)-27.25%
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)N/A
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 3Y-5.43%
GM growth 5Y9.21%
F-Score1
Asset Turnover0.41
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 5.4%
Cap/Sales 1%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.32
Quick Ratio 0.92
Altman-Z -1.93
F-Score1
WACC8.99%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)14.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)639.28%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.92%
Cap/Sales(5y)20.75%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-102.56%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-626%
EPS Next Y-203.38%
EPS Next 2Y-4.81%
EPS Next 3Y1.91%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-23.41%
Revenue growth 3Y-26.51%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.14%
Sales Q2Q%-28.37%
Revenue Next Year-22.54%
Revenue Next 2Y3.33%
Revenue Next 3Y4.12%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-38.16%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year76.23%
EBIT Next 3Y30.32%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-255.48%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-175.62%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A