Hf Foods Group Inc (HFFG)vsUnited Natural Foods Inc (UNFI)
HFFG
Hf Foods Group Inc
$1.81
+4.62%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $99.72M
UNFI
United Natural Foods Inc
$43.56
+5.57%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $2.65B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
United Natural Foods Inc generates 2468% more annual revenue ($31.54B vs $1.23B). HFFG leads profitability with a -3.2% profit margin vs -25.0%. HFFG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.49. HFFG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
HFFG
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
UNFI
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 61.1% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 107.0%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
0.9% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -17.7% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -4.8% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 2.6%
Earnings declined 89.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HFFG
The strongest argument for HFFG centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.49 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : UNFI
The strongest argument for UNFI centers on Operating Margin, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book. PEG of 1.09 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HFFG
The primary concerns for HFFG are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap.
Bear Case : UNFI
The primary concerns for UNFI are Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
UNFI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.95 — expect wider price swings.
HFFG is growing revenue faster at 0.9% — sustainability is the question.
UNFI generates stronger free cash flow (243M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor FOOD DISTRIBUTION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
HFFG scores higher overall (52/100 vs 44/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Hf Foods Group Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · FOOD DISTRIBUTION · USA
HF Foods Group Inc. is a food service distributor for Asian restaurants located in the southeastern, Pacific and mountain regions of the western United States. The company is headquartered in City of Industry, California.
United Natural Foods Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · FOOD DISTRIBUTION · USA
United Natural Foods, Inc. distributes natural, organic, specialty, agricultural and conventional, edible and non-food products in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island.
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