Hf Foods Group (NASDAQ:HFFG – Get Free Report) is one of 149 publicly-traded companies in the “Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail” industry, but how does it compare to its rivals? We will compare Hf Foods Group to similar companies based on the strength of its earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, risk and dividends.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
24.0% of Hf Foods Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 45.0% of shares of all “Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail” companies are held by institutional investors. 2.1% of Hf Foods Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 19.7% of shares of all “Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail” companies are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Hf Foods Group and its rivals top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Net Income | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Hf Foods Group | $1.25 billion | -$38.84 million | -2.23 |
| Hf Foods Group Competitors | $35.04 billion | $846.03 million | 15.91 |
Hf Foods Group’s rivals have higher revenue and earnings than Hf Foods Group. Hf Foods Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than its rivals, indicating that it is currently more affordable than other companies in its industry.
Profitability
This table compares Hf Foods Group and its rivals’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Hf Foods Group | -2.77% | 7.24% | 2.77% |
| Hf Foods Group Competitors | -25.68% | 1.93% | 2.63% |
Volatility and Risk
Hf Foods Group has a beta of 0.63, meaning that its share price is 37% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Hf Foods Group’s rivals have a beta of 0.43, meaning that their average share price is 57% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a breakdown of recent ratings for Hf Foods Group and its rivals, as reported by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Hf Foods Group | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2.33 |
| Hf Foods Group Competitors | 2240 | 8260 | 10030 | 459 | 2.41 |
Hf Foods Group presently has a consensus price target of $5.50, indicating a potential upside of 279.31%. As a group, “Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail” companies have a potential upside of 59.55%. Given Hf Foods Group’s higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Hf Foods Group is more favorable than its rivals.
Summary
Hf Foods Group rivals beat Hf Foods Group on 7 of the 13 factors compared.
Hf Foods Group Company Profile
HF Foods Group Inc., through its subsidiaries, markets and distributes Asian specialty food, seafood, fresh produce, frozen and dry food, and non-food products to Asian and Chinese restaurants, and other foodservice customers in the United States. The company offers seafood, including lobsters, shrimp, crabs, scallops, and fish; Asian specialty food items, including noodles, rice, dried mushrooms and beans, sauces and seasonings, and spring rolls, as well as canned products, such as preserved vegetables, bamboo shoots, and water chestnuts; and meat and poultry products, including beef, pork, chicken, and duck. It also provides fresh produce products, such as vegetables and fruits; commodities comprising oil, flour, sugar, and salt; and packaging and other items including take-out accessories. HF Foods Group Inc. is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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