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HF FOODS GROUP INC (HFFG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:HFFG - Nasdaq - US40417F1093 - Common Stock

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Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to HFFG. HFFG was compared to 41 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. Both the profitability and financial health of HFFG have multiple concerns. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on HFFG.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

HFFG had positive earnings in the past year.
HFFG had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: HFFG reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years HFFG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
HFFG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHFFG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -100M -200M -300M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.31%, HFFG is doing worse than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
HFFG has a Return On Equity of -0.67%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HFFG underperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
HFFG has a worse Return On Invested Capital (2.18%) than 70.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HFFG is significantly below the industry average of 8.38%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.31%
ROE -0.67%
ROIC 2.18%
ROA(3y)1.14%
ROA(5y)-13.35%
ROE(3y)2.34%
ROE(5y)-24.76%
ROIC(3y)2.64%
ROIC(5y)N/A
HFFG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHFFG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -50 -100

1.3 Margins

HFFG's Operating Margin of 1.21% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HFFG is outperformed by 62.50% of its industry peers.
HFFG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
HFFG has a Gross Margin of 17.44%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HFFG underperforms 72.50% of its industry peers.
HFFG's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1.21%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 17.44%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-21.24%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.13%
GM growth 5Y0.83%
HFFG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHFFG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -20 -40 -60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HFFG is destroying value.
HFFG has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for HFFG has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
HFFG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
HFFG Yearly Shares OutstandingHFFG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
HFFG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHFFG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

HFFG has an Altman-Z score of 1.61. This is a bad value and indicates that HFFG is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.61, HFFG is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
HFFG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.67. This is a neutral value indicating HFFG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.67, HFFG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.67
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.61
ROIC/WACC0.3
WACC7.22%
HFFG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHFFG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

HFFG has a Current Ratio of 1.18. This is a normal value and indicates that HFFG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HFFG has a Current ratio of 1.18. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HFFG outperforms 57.50% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.43 indicates that HFFG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
HFFG has a worse Quick ratio (0.43) than 65.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.18
Quick Ratio 0.43
HFFG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHFFG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 77.02% over the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.52% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 31.60% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)77.02%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-55.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.52%
Revenue growth 3Y26.54%
Revenue growth 5Y31.6%
Sales Q2Q%6.02%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 157.97% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.90% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y656.13%
EPS Next 2Y258.75%
EPS Next 3Y157.97%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.18%
Revenue Next 2Y3.95%
Revenue Next 3Y3.9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
HFFG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHFFG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
HFFG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHFFG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.54, the valuation of HFFG can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HFFG indicates a rather cheap valuation: HFFG is cheaper than 95.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HFFG to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.29), we can say HFFG is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.36, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of HFFG.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HFFG is valued cheaper than 97.50% of the companies in the same industry.
HFFG is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.44, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.54
Fwd PE 6.36
HFFG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHFFG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HFFG is valued a bit cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.58
HFFG Per share dataHFFG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

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 HFFG's earnings are expected to grow with 157.97% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y258.75%
EPS Next 3Y157.97%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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HF FOODS GROUP INC

NASDAQ:HFFG (1/22/2025, 2:51:26 PM)

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GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)11-12 2024-11-12/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners18.21%
Inst Owner Change0.06%
Ins Owners15.36%
Ins Owner Change0.24%
Market Cap147.14M
Analysts0
Price Target6.12 (119.35%)
Short Float %0.71%
Short Ratio5.71
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0.02
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-0.21%
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)20%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.58%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.54
Fwd PE 6.36
P/S 0.12
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.52
P/tB 4.55
EV/EBITDA 6.58
EPS(TTM)0.37
EY13.26%
EPS(NY)0.44
Fwd EY15.72%
FCF(TTM)-0.33
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.15
OCFYN/A
SpS22.32
BVpS5.37
TBVpS0.61
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.31%
ROE -0.67%
ROCE 3.17%
ROIC 2.18%
ROICexc 2.23%
ROICexgc 4.43%
OM 1.21%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 17.44%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)1.14%
ROA(5y)-13.35%
ROE(3y)2.34%
ROE(5y)-24.76%
ROIC(3y)2.64%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)2.73%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)6.2%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)3.75%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y-23.37%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y-34.1%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-21.24%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.13%
GM growth 5Y0.83%
F-Score2
Asset Turnover1.92
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.67
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 4.67
Cap/Depr 35.93%
Cap/Sales 0.8%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.18
Quick Ratio 0.43
Altman-Z 1.61
F-Score2
WACC7.22%
ROIC/WACC0.3
Cap/Depr(3y)16.78%
Cap/Depr(5y)25.15%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.37%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.5%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)77.02%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-55.56%
EPS Next Y656.13%
EPS Next 2Y258.75%
EPS Next 3Y157.97%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.52%
Revenue growth 3Y26.54%
Revenue growth 5Y31.6%
Sales Q2Q%6.02%
Revenue Next Year5.18%
Revenue Next 2Y3.95%
Revenue Next 3Y3.9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y350.35%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y3.65%
EBIT Next Year266.11%
EBIT Next 3Y76.7%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-324.03%
FCF growth 3Y-34.37%
FCF growth 5Y6.74%
OCF growth 1Y-156.83%
OCF growth 3Y-28.99%
OCF growth 5Y5.75%