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HelloFresh SECHIX:HFGD 54 Equity-to-Asset is 0.28 as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HFGD with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.17 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 313 Retail - Defensive companies, HelloFresh SE ranks worse than 73.48% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. HelloFresh SE's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €621 Mil. HelloFresh SE's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,199 Mil.
Therefore, HelloFresh SE's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.28.
The historical rank and industry rank for HelloFresh SE's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:HFGd'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 0.4 Max: 0.67
Current: 0.28
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of HelloFresh SE was 0.67. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.40.
CHIX:HFGd's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 73.48% of 313
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs CHIX:HFGd: 0.28
HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGd) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
HelloFresh SE Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
HelloFresh SE Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HelloFresh SE's Equity-to-Asset 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.
CHIX:HFGD vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, HelloFresh SE's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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.
HelloFresh SE Equity-to-Asset vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, HelloFresh SE's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HelloFresh SE's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
HelloFresh SE's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.28 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on HelloFresh SE and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 0.40. Over the past decade, HelloFresh SE's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.14 to 0.67. According to the industry distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #230 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 73.5%.
Is HelloFresh SE's Equity-to-Asset too high?
HelloFresh SE's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.28 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 0.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 0.67. The Retail - Defensive industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.44. HelloFresh SE's value of 0.28 is 36.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #230 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HelloFresh SE has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HelloFresh SE's Equity-to-Asset compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #230 out of 313 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places HelloFresh SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.44. HelloFresh SE's value of 0.28 is 36.4% below this benchmark. Historically, HelloFresh SE's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.14 to 0.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.40 vs. the industry median of 0.44, HelloFresh SE has consistently been below 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.44, based on 313 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. HelloFresh SE's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.28 is 36.4% below 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on HelloFresh SE and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HelloFresh SE's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.28, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HelloFresh SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.17, compared to a current price of €3.67 — trading 55.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.28, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 0.40 and 36.4% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.44. HelloFresh SE's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.28 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 HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HelloFresh SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.67 is trading 55.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.17.
GuruFocus considers HelloFresh SE to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:HFGD:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.28 (30% below median its 10-year median of 0.40)
GF Value™: €8.17 vs. price of €3.67 (55.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.4% below the Retail - Defensive median (#230 of 313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:HFGD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HelloFresh SE is a digital-first, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company offering personalized, home-delivered meal solutions across a diverse range of meal occasions. Its offerings include meal kits, add-on products, and ready-to-eat meals. The Group manages its meal kit business through various brands such as HelloFresh, Green Chef, EveryPlate, and Chefs Plate, among others. It also operates two smaller businesses, a premium direct-to-customer butcher brand, Good Chop, and a human-grade pet food brand, The Pets Table. HelloFresh's operations are organized into two geographic regions: North America and International. The majority of its revenue is generated from North America, which comprises its business in the United States and Canada.
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