Analyzing CIMG (NASDAQ:IMG) and Hf Foods Group (NASDAQ:HFFG)

CIMG (NASDAQ:IMG) and Hf Foods Group (NASDAQ:HFFG) are both small-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and dividends.

Profitability

This table compares CIMG and Hf Foods Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
CIMG	N/A	-23.59%	-15.90%
Hf Foods Group	-2.90%	6.94%	2.72%

Risk and Volatility

CIMG has a beta of 1.24, suggesting that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Hf Foods Group has a beta of 0.53, suggesting that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

23.4% of CIMG shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.0% of Hf Foods Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of CIMG shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of Hf Foods Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares CIMG and Hf Foods Group”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
CIMG	$10.30 million	0.21	-$4.88 million	($4.00)	-0.06
Hf Foods Group	$1.23 billion	0.08	-$38.84 million	($0.68)	-2.78

CIMG has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Hf Foods Group. Hf Foods Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CIMG, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for CIMG and Hf Foods Group, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
CIMG	1	0	0	0	1.00
Hf Foods Group	1	0	2	0	2.33

Hf Foods Group has a consensus price target of $5.50, suggesting a potential upside of 191.01%. Given Hf Foods Group’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Hf Foods Group is more favorable than CIMG.

Summary

Hf Foods Group beats CIMG on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

About CIMG

CIMG Inc. is a digital marketing, sales and distribution company for various consumer products with focuses on food and beverages. CIMG Inc., formerly known as NUZEE INC., is based in BEIJING.

About Hf Foods Group

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.