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HF Foods GroupHFFG -1.20%61 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 786% above its 10-year median of 0.14. GuruFocus rates HFFG with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.62 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 313 Retail - Defensive companies, HF Foods Group ranks worse than 90.42% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. HF Foods Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $5 Mil. HF Foods Group's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $394 Mil. Therefore, HF Foods Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.24%.
The historical rank and industry rank for HF Foods Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
HFFG'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -150.75 Med: 0.14 Max: 11.96
Current: -9.13
During the past 9 years, HF Foods Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 11.96%. The lowest was -150.75%. And the median was 0.14%.
HFFG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 90.42% of 313
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.85
vs HFFG: -9.13
HF Foods Group (NAS:HFFG) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
HF Foods Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
HF Foods Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HF Foods Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
HFFG vs DIT, HCIL, TWG: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, HF Foods Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, HF Foods Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HF Foods Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.24% mean?
HF Foods Group (HFFG) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.24% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on HF Foods Group and its competitors. This is 786% above median its historical median of 0.14. According to the industry distribution chart, HF Foods Group ranks #283 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 90.4%.
Is HF Foods Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
HF Foods Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.24% is 786% above median its 10-year median of 0.14. The Retail - Defensive industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.85. HF Foods Group's value of 1.24% is 67.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HF Foods Group ranks #283 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HF Foods Group has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HF Foods Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to DIT and HCIL?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, HF Foods Group ranks #283 out of 313 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places HF Foods Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.85. HF Foods Group's value of 1.24% is 67.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.14 vs. the industry median of 3.85, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.85, based on 313 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. HF Foods Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.24% is 67.8% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on HF Foods Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HF Foods Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.24%, which is 786% above median its own 10-year median of 0.14. 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 $1.65 — trading 54.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.24%, which is 786% above median its 10-year median of 0.14 and 67.8% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.85. HF Foods Group's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For HF Foods Group (HFFG), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.24% 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 $1.65 is trading 54.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.62.
GuruFocus considers HF Foods Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HFFG:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.24% (786% above median its 10-year median of 0.14)
GF Value™: $3.62 vs. price of $1.65 (54.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67.8% below the Retail - Defensive median (#283 of 313)
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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