HF Foods GroupHFFG -3.01%66 PB Ratio is 0.46 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 0.98. 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 306 Retail - Defensive companies, HF Foods Group ranks better than 88.89% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-24), HF Foods Group's share price is $1.77. HF Foods Group's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.83. Hence, HF Foods Group's PB Ratio of today is 0.46.
The historical rank and industry rank for HF Foods Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HFFG'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39 Med: 0.98 Max: 22.82
Current: 0.46
During the past 9 years, HF Foods Group's highest PB Ratio was 22.82. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 0.98.
HFFG's PB Ratio is ranked better than 88.89% of 306
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.655
vs HFFG: 0.46
During the past 12 months, HF Foods Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -15.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -11.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.20% per year.
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of HF Foods Group was 63.40% per year. The lowest was -22.30% per year. And the median was -1.20% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
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Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
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HF Foods Group PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HF Foods Group's PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, HF Foods Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HF Foods Group's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
HF Foods Group's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
HF Foods Group (HFFG) has a PB Ratio of 0.46 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on HF Foods Group and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 0.98. Over the past decade, HF Foods Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 22.82. According to the industry distribution chart, HF Foods Group ranks #34 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 11.1%.
Is HF Foods Group's PB Ratio too high?
HF Foods Group's current PB Ratio of 0.46 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 0.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 22.82. The Retail - Defensive industry median PB Ratio is 1.66. HF Foods Group's value of 0.46 is 72.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HF Foods Group ranks #34 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 PB Ratio compare to DIT and HCIL?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, HF Foods Group ranks #34 out of 306 companies for PB Ratio. This places HF Foods Group in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.66. HF Foods Group's value of 0.46 is 72.2% below this benchmark. Historically, HF Foods Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 22.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.98 vs. the industry median of 1.66, 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 PB Ratio for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.66, based on 306 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. HF Foods Group's current PB Ratio of 0.46 is 72.2% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on HF Foods Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HF Foods Group's current PB Ratio is 0.46, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 0.98. 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 PB Ratio is 0.46, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 0.98 and 72.2% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.66. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For HF Foods Group (HFFG), the current PB Ratio is 0.46 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:
PB Ratio: 0.46 (53% below median its 10-year median of 0.98)
GF Value™: $3.62 vs. price of $1.77 (51.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 72.2% below the Retail - Defensive median (#34 of 306)
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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