Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
HF Foods Group's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 46.79%.
The industry rank for HF Foods Group's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
HFFG's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 85.91% of 291
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.17
vs HFFG: 46.79
HF Foods Group (NAS:HFFG) 3-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
HF Foods Group 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
HF Foods Group 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HF Foods Group's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, HF Foods Group's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HF Foods Group's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
HF Foods Group (HFFG) has a 3-Year RORE % of 46.79 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on HF Foods Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HF Foods Group ranks #41 out of 291 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 14.1%.
Is HF Foods Group's 3-Year RORE % too high?
HF Foods Group's current 3-Year RORE % is 46.79. The Retail - Defensive industry median 3-Year RORE % is 0.17. HF Foods Group's value of 46.79 is 27423.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HF Foods Group ranks #41 out of 291 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 3-Year RORE % compare to DIT and HCIL?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, HF Foods Group ranks #41 out of 291 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places HF Foods Group in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 0.17. HF Foods Group's value of 46.79 is 27423.5% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.17, based on 291 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. HF Foods Group's current 3-Year RORE % of 46.79 is 27423.5% above 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on HF Foods Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 0.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HF Foods Group's current 3-Year RORE % is 46.79. 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 $1.75 — trading 51.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 46.79 and 27423.5% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.17. 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 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For HF Foods Group (HFFG), the current 3-Year RORE % is 46.79 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 $1.75 is trading 51.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.62.
GuruFocus considers HF Foods Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HFFG:
3-Year RORE %: 46.79
GF Value™: $3.62 vs. price of $1.75 (51.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27423.5% above the Retail - Defensive median (#41 of 291)
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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