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HF Foods Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $314 Mil.
HF Foods Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-30 Mil.
* 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.
HF Foods Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
HF Foods Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HF Foods Group's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, HF Foods Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HF Foods Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
HF Foods Group's current Enterprise Value is $296 Mil.
HF Foods Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-30 Mil.
* 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.
HF Foods Group (HFFG) has a EV-to-EBIT of -9.79 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on HF Foods Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HF Foods Group ranks #999999 out of 260 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Is HF Foods Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
HF Foods Group's current EV-to-EBIT is -9.79. Based on the distribution chart, HF Foods Group ranks #999999 out of 260 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to DIT and HCIL?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, HF Foods Group ranks #999999 out of 260 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places HF Foods Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.49. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Defensive companies is 13.49, based on 260 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on HF Foods Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HF Foods Group's current EV-to-EBIT is -9.79. 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 $1.49 — trading 59% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -9.79. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For HF Foods Group (HFFG), the current EV-to-EBIT is -9.79 as of Aug. 04, 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 $1.49 is trading 59% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.63.
GuruFocus considers HF Foods Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HFFG:
EV-to-EBIT: -9.79
GF Value™: $3.63 vs. price of $1.49 (59% below fair value)
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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