HOFJF (House Foods Group) Profitability Rank: 6 (As of Mar. 2026) — 14% Below Median

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HOFJF House Foods Group Inc HOFJF
77 GF Score
Price $19.36
GF Value $15.64
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What is House Foods Group Profitability Rank?

House Foods Group HOFJF 77 Profitability Rank is 6 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates HOFJF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.64. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

House Foods Group has the Profitability Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

House Foods Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.41%. As of today, House Foods Group's Piotroski F-Score is 7.


House Foods Group Profitability Rank Related Terms


HOFJF vs KHC, GIS: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, House Foods Group's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


House Foods Group Profitability Rank vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, House Foods Group's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where House Foods Group's Profitability Rank falls into.


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House Foods Group Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

House Foods Group has the Profitability Rank of 6.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

House Foods Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=20.853 / 472.761
=4.41 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 7, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

House Foods Group has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

House Foods Group Inc operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5.5%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 6 mean?
House Foods Group (HOFJF) has a Profitability Rank of 6 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on House Foods Group and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, House Foods Group's Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00.
Is House Foods Group's Profitability Rank too high?
House Foods Group's current Profitability Rank of 6 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, House Foods Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does House Foods Group's Profitability Rank compare to KHC and GIS?
House Foods Group's Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Historically, House Foods Group's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on House Foods Group and its competitors. House Foods Group's current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is House Foods Group stock overvalued right now?
House Foods Group (HOFJF) has a current Profitability Rank of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.64, compared to a current price of $19.36 — trading 23.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. House Foods Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For House Foods Group (HOFJF), the current Profitability Rank is 6 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 House Foods Group (HOFJF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, House Foods Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $19.36 is trading 23.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.64.

Key valuation signals for HOFJF:

  • Profitability Rank: 6 (14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $15.64 vs. price of $19.36 (23.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HOFJF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


House Foods Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 2810:Japan
Address 6-3 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ward, Tokyo, JPN, 102-8560
House Foods Group Inc is a Japan-based company which produces and sells processed foods including curry roux, and spices. It also diversifies into snacks, instant noodles, and retort pouch products. The company's segments include Spice / Seasoning / Processed Food Business, Health Food Business, International Food Business. The Spice / Seasoning / Processed Food Business contributes to the majority of the company's revenue.
77GF Score

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