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HF Foods GroupHFFG -1.68%63 EV-to-EBITDA is -281.09 as of Aug. 05, 2026. 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 270 Retail - Defensive companies, HF Foods Group ranks worse than 370370% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, HF Foods Group's enterprise value is $294 Mil.
HF Foods Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1 Mil. Therefore, HF Foods Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -281.09.
The historical rank and industry rank for HF Foods Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
HFFG'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -318.11 Med: 10.14 Max: 72.26
Current: -281.09
During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of HF Foods Group was 72.26. The lowest was -318.11. And the median was 10.14.
HFFG's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 270
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.61
vs HFFG: -281.09
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
HF Foods Group (NAS:HFFG) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
HF Foods Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
HF Foods Group's share price for today is $1.465.
HF Foods Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $-0.680.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for HF Foods Group's EV-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 EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, HF Foods Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HF Foods Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
HF Foods Group's current Enterprise Value is $294 Mil.
HF Foods Group's EBITDA 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 $-1 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-EBITDA of -281.09 as of Aug. 05, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on HF Foods Group. According to the industry distribution chart, HF Foods Group ranks #999999 out of 270 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Is HF Foods Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
HF Foods Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is -281.09. Based on the distribution chart, HF Foods Group ranks #999999 out of 270 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-EBITDA compare to DIT and HCIL?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, HF Foods Group ranks #999999 out of 270 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places HF Foods Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.61. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.61, based on 270 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on HF Foods Group. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HF Foods Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is -281.09. 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 $1.47 — trading 59.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -281.09. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For HF Foods Group (HFFG), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -281.09 as of Aug. 05, 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 $1.47 is trading 59.6% 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-EBITDA: -281.09
GF Value™: $3.63 vs. price of $1.47 (59.6% 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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