HF Foods GroupHFFG -4.37%61 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 3.61. 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 310 Retail - Defensive companies, HF Foods Group ranks worse than 89.03% on this metric.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. HF Foods Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.25%.
The historical rank and industry rank for HF Foods Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
HFFG'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -205.55 Med: 3.61 Max: 31.14
Current: -10.51
During the past 9 years, HF Foods Group's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 31.14%. The lowest was -205.55%. And the median was 3.61%.
HFFG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 89.03% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 13.425
vs HFFG: -10.51
HF Foods Group's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
HF Foods Group (NAS:HFFG) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation
The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.
HF Foods Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
HF Foods Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HF Foods Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, HF Foods Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, HF Foods Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HF Foods Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
HF Foods Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:
EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.
GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.
Note:
The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.
* 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.
What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 5.25% mean?
HF Foods Group (HFFG) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 5.25% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on HF Foods Group and its competitors. This is 45% above median its historical median of 3.61. According to the industry distribution chart, HF Foods Group ranks #276 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 89%.
Is HF Foods Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
HF Foods Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 5.25% is 45% above median its 10-year median of 3.61. The Retail - Defensive industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.43. HF Foods Group's value of 5.25% is 60.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HF Foods Group ranks #276 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 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HF Foods Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to DIT and HCIL?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, HF Foods Group ranks #276 out of 310 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places HF Foods Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.43. HF Foods Group's value of 5.25% is 60.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.61 vs. the industry median of 13.43, 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Retail - Defensive companies is 13.43, based on 310 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. HF Foods Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 5.25% is 60.9% 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on HF Foods Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HF Foods Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.25%, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 3.61. 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 54.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.25%, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 3.61 and 60.9% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 13.43. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For HF Foods Group (HFFG), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.25% 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 54.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.62.
GuruFocus considers HF Foods Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HFFG:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 5.25% (45% above median its 10-year median of 3.61)
GF Value™: $3.62 vs. price of $1.65 (54.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.9% below the Retail - Defensive median (#276 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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