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230240.KQ

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HFR, Inc. · Technology · South Korea · $274M · Avg Vol: $11M/d

19
StockRank
Q
28
V
30
M
51
P/E (TTM)
—
ROE
-5.2%
D/E
0.5x
Dividend %
—
Director Trades · 180d
None in 180d →
Buybacks · 180d
None in 180d →
AI CONVICTION THESIS

HFR, Inc. is a Korean telecom equipment provider. It is highly dependent on cyclical carrier 5G capital expenditure, which is currently in a structural downcycle.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

HFR, Inc. provides end-to-end mobile access network solutions, specializing in 5G front-haul equipment, packet transport systems, and private 5G network solutions. The company's competitive moat is built on its proprietary virtualized Radio Access Network (vRAN) technology and its established supplier status with major tier-1 telecom operators in Korea, Japan, and the US. It is a leading mid-cap player in the global 5G infrastructure market.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Year2022202320242025CAGR
Revenue241M108M103M93M-27.1%
EPS3.370.09-0.93-0.02-97.3%
Shares13M13M13M13M-3.9%
Debt36M31M37M48M10.2%
Equity117M113M103M94M-7.1%
Op CF72M-23M-4M6M-55.6%
Inv CF-10M-39M-8M-12M—
Fin CF4M-10M2M12M—
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PRICE (1M)-5.3%
15.0717.5720.0622.5525.05Apr 29May 22Jun 15
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$18.17
RSI (14)
41.1
52W High
$26.13
From 52W High
0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
28
ROIC
0.1%24.6
ROE
-5.2%18.0
GP/Assets
8.9%18.3
Op. Margin
-35.2%7.9
FCF/Assets
-0.6%37.0
Piotroski
—44.6
Int. Cover
0.2x24.8
D/E Ratio
0.45x33.1
Current Ratio
1.85x45.3
Value
30
P/E (TTM)
—N/A
EV/EBITDA
139.7x6.0
P/FCF
—N/A
P/B
2.3x62.2
P/S
2.6x56.7
Div Yield
—N/A
Momentum
51
52W High %
70%40.9
RS 6M
9%65.5
SMA 50/200
1.54x90.6
EPS Rev 4W
—N/A
EPS Rev 12W
—N/A
EPS Improve
—N/A
Q Growth
—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$274M
P/E (Forward)
3.5x
Gross Margin
19.2%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Technology, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 230240.KQ are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
230240.KQHFR, Inc.(you)$274M19STRONG SELL
033790.KQFino Inc.$422M16STRONG SELL
388790.KQIBKS No.16 Special Purpose Acquisition Company$159M20SELL
046970.KQWooriro Co., Ltd$192M30SELL
211270.KQAsia Pacific Satellite Inc.$116M17STRONG SELL
069540.KQLightron Fiber-Optic Devices Inc.$147M11STRONG SELL
361390.KQGenohco., Inc.$123M12STRONG SELL
332570.KQPentastone Electronics, Inc.$365M43HOLD
115440.KQWooriNet, Inc.$69M22SELL
100590.KQMercury Corporation$64M17STRONG SELL

Peer medians: ROE 5.1% · P/E 25.4x · Gross margin 22.5%

HFR, Inc. (230240.KQ) — Stock Score Summary

HFR, Inc. (230240.KQ) has a MoatMap StockRank of 19/100 based on Quality (28/100), Value (30/100), and Momentum (51/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. HFR, Inc. is a Korean telecom equipment provider. It is highly dependent on cyclical carrier 5G capital expenditure, which is currently in a structural downcycle.

HFR, Inc. provides end-to-end mobile access network solutions, specializing in 5G front-haul equipment, packet transport systems, and private 5G network solutions. The company's competitive moat is built on its proprietary virtualized Radio Access Network (vRAN) technology and its established supplier status with major tier-1 telecom operators in Korea, Japan, and the US. It is a leading mid-cap player in the global 5G infrastructure market.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$18.17
Market Cap$274M
P/E (Forward)3.52
Price/Book2.30
Return on Equity-5.2%
Return on Invested Capital0.1%
Debt/Equity45.49
Gross Margin19.2%
Operating Margin-35.2%
Revenue Growth-39.3%
Free Cash Flow$-743.02

HFR, Inc. operates in the Communication Equipment industry, part of the Technology sector (South Korea).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HFR, Inc.’s (230240.KQ) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for HFR, Inc. (230240.KQ) is 19/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (28), Value (30), and Momentum (51) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does HFR, Inc. have an economic moat?
HFR, Inc. (230240.KQ) has a Quality factor score of 28/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is HFR, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for HFR, Inc. (230240.KQ) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 19/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is HFR, Inc. in?
HFR, Inc. (230240.KQ) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Communication Equipment industry (South Korea).
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