HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) Net Cash per Share: €-8.59 (As of Jun. 2026)

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CHIX:HFGD HelloFresh SE CHIX:HFGD
49 GF Score
Price €2.92
GF Value €11.16
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is HelloFresh SE Net Cash per Share?

HelloFresh SE CHIX:HFGD 49 Net Cash per Share is €-8.59 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HFGD with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.16 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 33 Retail - Defensive companies, HelloFresh SE ranks worse than 3030300% on this metric.

Net Cash per Share is calculated as Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities minus Total Liabilities minus Minority Interest and then divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). HelloFresh SE's Net Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €-8.59.

The historical rank and industry rank for HelloFresh SE's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:

During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Cash Ratio of HelloFresh SE was 800.00. The lowest was 9.44. And the median was 18.27.

CHIX:HFGd's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Industry Median: 5
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.

HelloFresh SE  (CHIX:HFGd) Net Cash per Share Explanation

Ben Graham invested in situations where the company's stock price was lower than its net-cash. He assigned some value to the company's other current asset. The value is called Net Current Asset Value (NCAV). One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.

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HelloFresh SE Net Cash per Share Related Terms


HelloFresh SE Net Cash per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HelloFresh SE's Net Cash per Share 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.

HelloFresh SE Net Cash per Share Chart

HelloFresh SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Cash per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.72 -6.18 -6.53 -7.67 -8.05

HelloFresh SE Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Net Cash per Share 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 -7.39 -7.77 -8.05 -9.17 -8.59

CHIX:HFGD vs KR, SFM, ACI: Net Cash per Share Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, HelloFresh SE's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash 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 Price-to-Net-Cash vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, HelloFresh SE's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HelloFresh SE's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.


CHIX:HFGD
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HelloFresh SE Net Cash per Share Calculation

In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.

HelloFresh SE's Net Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net Cash per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(219.9-1411.4--2.5)/147.666
=-8.05

HelloFresh SE's Net Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Net Cash per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(256.6-1505.6--3.2)/144.957
=-8.59

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Net Cash per Share →
What does a Net Cash per Share of €-8.59 mean?
HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) has a Net Cash per Share of €-8.59 as of Jun. 2026. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on HelloFresh SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #999999 out of 33 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Is HelloFresh SE's Net Cash per Share too high?
HelloFresh SE's current Net Cash per Share is €-8.59. Based on the distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #999999 out of 33 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HelloFresh SE has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HelloFresh SE's Net Cash per Share compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #999999 out of 33 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places HelloFresh SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 5.00. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Retail - Defensive companies is 5.00, based on 33 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share 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 Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on HelloFresh SE and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 5.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HelloFresh SE's current Net Cash per Share is €-8.59. 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 €11.16, compared to a current price of €2.92 — trading 73.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is €-8.59. HelloFresh SE's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD), the current Net Cash per Share is €-8.59 as of Jun. 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 €2.92 is trading 73.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €11.16. GuruFocus considers HelloFresh SE to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:HFGD:

  • Net Cash per Share: €-8.59
  • GF Value™: €11.16 vs. price of €2.92 (73.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address Prinzenstrasse 89, Berlin, BB, DEU, 10969
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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