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HF FOODS GROUP INC (HFFG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:HFFG - Nasdaq - US40417F1093 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

2.075  -0.08 (-3.94%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall HFFG gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated HFFG against 40 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. Both the profitability and financial health of HFFG have multiple concerns. HFFG may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth


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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.
In multiple years HFFG reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
HFFG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

With a Return On Assets value of -0.31%, HFFG is not doing good in the industry: 64.10% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
HFFG has a Return On Equity of -0.67%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HFFG underperforms 64.10% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.18%, HFFG is doing worse than 71.79% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HFFG is significantly below the industry average of 8.35%.
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

With a Operating Margin value of 1.21%, HFFG is not doing good in the industry: 64.10% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HFFG has declined.
HFFG's Gross Margin of 17.44% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HFFG is outperformed by 74.36% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HFFG has remained more or less at the same level.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for HFFG has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
HFFG has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for HFFG is higher compared to a year ago.
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.55, we must say that HFFG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of HFFG (1.55) is worse than 74.36% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.67 indicates that HFFG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
HFFG has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.67) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.67
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.55
ROIC/WACC0.31
WACC7%
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's Current ratio of 1.18 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HFFG outperforms 56.41% of its industry peers.
HFFG has a Quick Ratio of 1.18. This is a bad value and indicates that HFFG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.43, HFFG is doing worse than 64.10% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
HFFG shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 31.60% yearly.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, HFFG will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 157.97% on average per year.
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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 5.61, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of HFFG.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HFFG is valued cheaper than 94.87% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 29.63. HFFG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.73, the valuation of HFFG can be described as very cheap.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HFFG, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.68. HFFG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.61
Fwd PE 4.73
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

79.49% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HFFG, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.76
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.
HFFG's earnings are expected to grow with 157.97% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
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

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

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HF FOODS GROUP INC

NASDAQ:HFFG (2/21/2025, 8:25:26 PM)

2.075

-0.08 (-3.94%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)11-12 2024-11-12/amc
Earnings (Next)03-13 2025-03-13
Inst Owners19.11%
Inst Owner Change2.43%
Ins Owners15.36%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap109.44M
Analysts0
Price Target6.12 (194.94%)
Short Float %0.67%
Short Ratio6
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)-40.54%
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 5.61
Fwd PE 4.73
P/S 0.09
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.39
P/tB 3.38
EV/EBITDA 5.76
EPS(TTM)0.37
EY17.83%
EPS(NY)0.44
Fwd EY21.14%
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 1.55
F-Score2
WACC7%
ROIC/WACC0.31
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%