HFFG (HF Foods Group) Beneish M-Score: -2.72 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


HFFG HF Foods Group Inc HFFG
66 GF Score
Price $1.77
GF Value $3.62
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is HF Foods Group Beneish M-Score?

HF Foods Group HFFG -3.01% 66 Beneish M-Score is -2.72 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates HFFG with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.62 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 293 Retail - Defensive companies, HF Foods Group ranks better than 62.12% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.72 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for HF Foods Group's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

HFFG' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.77   Med: -2.54   Max: 73.77
Current: -2.72

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of HF Foods Group was 73.77. The lowest was -3.77. And the median was -2.54.


HF Foods Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HF Foods Group's Beneish M-Score 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.

HF Foods Group Beneish M-Score Chart

HF Foods Group Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -2.19 -2.54 -2.40 -2.68 -2.62

HF Foods Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.61 -2.80 -2.73 -2.62 -2.72

HFFG vs DIT, HCIL, TWG: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, HF Foods Group's Beneish M-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, HF Foods Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HF Foods Group's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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HF Foods Group Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of HF Foods Group for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 1.128+0.528 * 1.0241+0.404 * 0.8022+0.892 * 1.0311+0.115 * 0.9736
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9901+4.679 * -0.062112-0.327 * 1.0824
=-2.72

* 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.

This Year (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was $68 Mil.
Revenue was 312.002 + 308.023 + 306.978 + 314.853 = $1,242 Mil.
Gross Profit was 50.526 + 51.076 + 50.409 + 55.132 = $207 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $192 Mil.
Total Assets was $546 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $200 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $29 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $201 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $172 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $144 Mil.
Net Income was 1.225 + -37.298 + -1.116 + 1.216 = $-36 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 2.734 + -38.537 + 0.187 + -0.271 = $-36 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 15.288 + 20.997 + -5.985 + 3.52 = $34 Mil.
Total Receivables was $58 Mil.
Revenue was 298.428 + 305.282 + 298.389 + 302.342 = $1,204 Mil.
Gross Profit was 50.959 + 52.155 + 50.163 + 52.465 = $206 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $188 Mil.
Total Assets was $582 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $190 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $27 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $197 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $158 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $154 Mil.




1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(67.616 / 1241.856) / (58.137 / 1204.441)
=0.054448 / 0.048269
=1.128

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(205.742 / 1204.441) / (207.143 / 1241.856)
=0.170819 / 0.166801
=1.0241

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (191.956 + 200.368) / 545.882) / (1 - (188.126 + 189.678) / 581.85)
=0.281303 / 0.350685
=0.8022

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=1241.856 / 1204.441
=1.0311

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(26.759 / (26.759 + 189.678)) / (29.145 / (29.145 + 200.368))
=0.123634 / 0.126986
=0.9736

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(201.446 / 1241.856) / (197.335 / 1204.441)
=0.162214 / 0.163839
=0.9901

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((144.199 + 172.458) / 545.882) / ((154.209 + 157.614) / 581.85)
=0.580083 / 0.535916
=1.0824

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(-35.973 - -35.887 - 33.82) / 545.882
=-0.062112

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

HF Foods Group has a M-score of -2.72 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.72 mean?
HF Foods Group (HFFG) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.72 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on HF Foods Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HF Foods Group ranks #111 out of 293 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 37.9%.
Is HF Foods Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
HF Foods Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. Based on the distribution chart, HF Foods Group ranks #111 out of 293 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HF Foods Group has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HF Foods Group's Beneish M-Score compare to DIT and HCIL?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, HF Foods Group ranks #111 out of 293 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts HF Foods Group in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on HF Foods Group and its competitors. HF Foods Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. 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 $3.62, compared to a current price of $1.77 — trading 51.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. HF Foods Group's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For HF Foods Group (HFFG), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.72 as of Jun. 24, 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 $1.77 is trading 51.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.62. GuruFocus considers HF Foods Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HFFG:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.72
  • GF Value™: $3.62 vs. price of $1.77 (51.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges 3GX:Germany
Address 6325 South Rainbow Boulevard, Suite 420, Las Vegas, NV, USA, 89118
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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