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HF Foods GroupHFFG +2.28%63 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.00 as of Mar. 2026, which is 150% above its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates HFFG with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.63 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 255 Retail - Defensive companies, HF Foods Group ranks worse than 392156.47% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for HF Foods Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
HFFG'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -216.25 Med: 2 Max: 6.94
Current: -216.25
During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of HF Foods Group was 6.94. The lowest was -216.25. And the median was 2.00.
HFFG's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 255
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.22
vs HFFG: -216.25
HF Foods Group (NAS:HFFG) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
HF Foods Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
HF Foods Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HF Foods Group's Debt-to-EBITDA can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Food Distribution subindustry, HF Foods Group's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
HF Foods Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, HF Foods Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HF Foods Group's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
HF Foods Group (HFFG) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.00 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on HF Foods Group. This is 150% above median its historical median of 2.00. According to the industry distribution chart, HF Foods Group ranks #999999 out of 255 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Is HF Foods Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
HF Foods Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.00 is 150% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. The Retail - Defensive industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.22. HF Foods Group's value of 5.00 is 125.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HF Foods Group ranks #999999 out of 255 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HF Foods Group has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HF Foods Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to DIT and HCIL?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, HF Foods Group ranks #999999 out of 255 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places HF Foods Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.22. HF Foods Group's value of 5.00 is 125.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.00 vs. the industry median of 2.22, HF Foods Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.22, based on 255 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. HF Foods Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.00 is 125.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on HF Foods Group. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HF Foods Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.00, which is 150% above median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HF Foods Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HF Foods Group (HFFG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.63, compared to a current price of $1.57 — trading 56.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.00, which is 150% above median its 10-year median of 2.00 and 125.2% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.22. HF Foods Group's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For HF Foods Group (HFFG), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is HF Foods Group (HFFG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HF Foods Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.57 is trading 56.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.63.
GuruFocus considers HF Foods Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HFFG:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.00 (150% above median its 10-year median of 2.00)
GF Value™: $3.63 vs. price of $1.57 (56.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 125.2% above the Retail - Defensive median (#999999 of 255)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HFFG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HF Foods Group Inc is an Asian food service distributor that markets and distributes fresh produce, frozen and dry food, and non-food products to Asian restaurants and other foodservice customers throughout the United States. The company's business consists of one operating segment: HF Group, which operates solely in the United States. The company's product list consists of Meat, Poultry & Seafood, Sauces & Oils, Takeout Items (Boxes, Chopsticks & Utensils), Raw Ingredients (Flour, Cornstarch, Spices), Cleaning Supplies, and Rice & Grains.
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