HF Foods GroupHFFG -0.82%66 Net Margin % is 0.39% as of Mar. 2026, which is 875% above its 10-year median of 0.04. 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 310 Retail - Defensive companies, HF Foods Group ranks worse than 87.42% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. HF Foods Group's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1 Mil. HF Foods Group's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $312 Mil. Therefore, HF Foods Group's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.39%.
The historical rank and industry rank for HF Foods Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HFFG'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -60.6 Med: 0.04 Max: 3.26
Current: -2.9
HFFG's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 87.42% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.155
vs HFFG: -2.90
HF Foods Group (NAS:HFFG) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
HF Foods Group Net Margin % Related Terms
HF Foods Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HF Foods Group's Net Margin % 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, HF Foods Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HF Foods Group's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 Net Margin % of 0.39% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on HF Foods Group and its competitors. This is 875% above median its historical median of 0.04. According to the industry distribution chart, HF Foods Group ranks #271 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 87.4%.
Is HF Foods Group's Net Margin % too high?
HF Foods Group's current Net Margin % of 0.39% is 875% above median its 10-year median of 0.04. The Retail - Defensive industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. HF Foods Group's value of 0.39% is 81.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HF Foods Group ranks #271 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Net Margin % compare to DIT and HCIL?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, HF Foods Group ranks #271 out of 310 companies for Net Margin %. This places HF Foods Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. HF Foods Group's value of 0.39% is 81.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.04 vs. the industry median of 2.16, HF Foods Group 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 Net Margin % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.16, based on 310 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. HF Foods Group's current Net Margin % of 0.39% is 81.9% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on HF Foods Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HF Foods Group's current Net Margin % is 0.39%, which is 875% above median its own 10-year median of 0.04. 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 $1.81 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.39%, which is 875% above median its 10-year median of 0.04 and 81.9% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.16. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For HF Foods Group (HFFG), the current Net Margin % is 0.39% 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 HF Foods Group (HFFG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HF Foods Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.81 is trading 50% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.62.
GuruFocus considers HF Foods Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HFFG:
Net Margin %: 0.39% (875% above median its 10-year median of 0.04)
GF Value™: $3.62 vs. price of $1.81 (50% below fair value)
Industry Position: 81.9% below the Retail - Defensive median (#271 of 310)
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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