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#3776
Positioning
Market Dominance
Retail Trade
Retail
$72M
Jeffrey E. Holman
Healthy Choice Wellness Corp. is a holding company focused on providing consumers with healthier daily choices with respect to nutrition and other lifestyle alternatives. Healthy Choice Wellness Corp. 3800 North 28th Way Hollywood, FL.
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = HCWC ANALYSIS TARGET
| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$ARCO Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. | 73 | 85 | 89 | 65 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$IMKTA INGLES MARKETS INC | 70 | 73 | 89 | 76 | 11.3x | 4.1x | 6.9% | 4.1% | 24.3% | 2.8% | 1.9% | -3.4% | 1.1% | 33.0x | $1.2B | VS | |
$SGU STAR GROUP, L.P. | 69 | 82 | 79 | 63 | - | - | -25.2% | -10.6% | 28.1% | -6.3% | -5.4% | -7.8% | 6.1% | 57.0x | $396M | VS | |
$EZPW EZCORP INC | 68 | 77 | 82 | 89 | 7.2x | 4.2x | 12.0% | 6.2% | 59.1% | 11.6% | 8.5% | 10.5% | 0.0% | 52.0x | $764M | VS | |
$HTHT H World Group Ltd | 68 | 91 | 44 | 84 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$DDL Dingdong (Cayman) Ltd | 68 | 86 | 82 | 57 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$SBH Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. | 68 | 83 | 92 | 77 | 5.1x | 2.3x | 32.0% | 6.6% | 51.5% | 8.4% | 4.9% | -1.0% | 0.0% | 178.0x | $934M | VS | |
$SPH SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP | 67 | 80 | 90 | 53 | - | 13.0x | 0.4% | -3.5% | 61.7% | 2.1% | -5.7% | 2.2% | 7.1% | 190.0x | $1.2B | VS | |
$IHG INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP PLC /NEW/ | 67 | 63 | 81 | 67 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ROST ROSS STORES, INC. | 67 | 63 | 55 | 83 | 25.2x | 16.5x | 34.8% | 13.3% | 28.0% | 11.6% | 9.1% | 10.4% | 1.0% | 26.0x | $51.6B | VS | |
$HCWC HEALTHY CHOICE WELLNESS CORP. | 38 | 46 | 34 | 11 | - | 44.3x | -83.4% | -14.6% | 39.0% | -1.9% | -6.6% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 143.0x | $72M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 21.4x | 9.1x | 9.6% | 3.6% | 37.3% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 0.7x | - | REF |
HEALTHY CHOICE WELLNESS CORP. (HCWC) receives a "Avoid" rating with a composite score of 38.1/100. It ranks #3776 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 1-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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Lagging peers — losers tend to keep underperforming
Expensive relative to fundamentals — limited margin of safety
Average quality profile
High volatility — wider range of outcomes increases timing risk
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Below-average composite — caution warranted
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| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 46 | 49 | -3NEUTRAL |
| MOMENTUM | 11 | 5 | +6ALPHA |
| VALUATION | 34 | 26 | +8ALPHA |
| INVESTMENT | 28 | 26 | +2NEUTRAL |
| STABILITY | 25 | 12 | +13ALPHA |
| SHORT INT | 91 | 98 | -7DRAG |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROIC -8.8% vs WACC 5.1% (spread -14.0%)
GM 39% vs sector 37%, OM -2% vs sector 4%
Capital turnover 3.48x
Rev growth 4%, 2yr history
Interest coverage -2.5x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
Profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate HEALTHY CHOICE WELLNESS CORP. (HCWC) as Avoid with a composite score of 38.1/100 at a current price of $0.36. The stock falls in the bottom quintile, and the multi-factor weakness suggests a high probability of continued underperformance.
HEALTHY CHOICE WELLNESS CORP. holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Retail Trade sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 38.1/100 places it at rank #3776 in our full universe.
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Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Leverage of 143% D/E amplifies downside risk.
Weak momentum suggests persistent institutional selling pressure.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
HEALTHY CHOICE WELLNESS CORP. represents a avoid based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our quantitative model flags HEALTHY CHOICE WELLNESS CORP. with an Avoid rating, assigning a composite score of 38.1/100 and 1 out of 5 stars. Ranked #3776 of 7,333 stocks, HCWC falls in the bottom tier across key factors. Historically, stocks with this profile have faced elevated risk of underperformance and capital loss.
With a quality score of 46/100, HCWC shows adequate but unremarkable business quality. The company reports a return on equity of -83.4% (sector avg: 9.6%), gross margins of 39.0% (sector avg: 37.3%), net margins of -6.6% (sector avg: 2.4%). This suggests the company generates acceptable returns but may lack the competitive positioning or operational efficiency to stand out from peers.
With a value score of 34/100, HCWC appears somewhat expensive relative to its fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include an EV/EBITDA of 44.28x, a P/B ratio of 0.90x. Investors paying a premium here are likely betting on above-average growth or margin expansion to justify current prices.
HEALTHY CHOICE WELLNESS CORP.'s investment score of 28/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 4.5% vs. a sector average of 3.7% and a return on assets of -14.6% (sector: 3.6%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
HEALTHY CHOICE WELLNESS CORP. is experiencing notably weak momentum with a score of just 11/100. The stock has underperformed its peers and is trending below major moving averages. Revenue growth stands at 4.5% year-over-year, while a beta of 0.98 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. While deep momentum weakness can occasionally present value opportunities, it often reflects deteriorating fundamentals or structural headwinds that may persist.
HCWC's stability score of 25/100 signals elevated volatility and/or leverage concerns. Key stability metrics include a beta of 0.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 143.00x (sector avg: 0.7x). Investors should be prepared for wider-than-average price swings and consider position sizing accordingly to manage portfolio risk.
HCWC's short interest factor score of 91/100 indicates very low short selling activity relative to peers — a positive signal suggesting institutional investors see limited near-term downside. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 143.00x), micro-cap liquidity risk. As a micro-cap company with a market capitalization of $72M, HEALTHY CHOICE WELLNESS CORP. benefits from the generally lower volatility and deeper liquidity associated with its size class.
HEALTHY CHOICE WELLNESS CORP. is a micro-cap company in the Retail Trade sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #3776 of 7,333 overall (49th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of -83.4% trailing the 9.6% sector median and operating margins of -1.9% below the 4.4% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Retail Trade peers.
While HCWC currently exhibits a AVOID profile, superior opportunities exist within the RETAIL TRADE sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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EV/EBITDA 386% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
ROE 970% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin IN LINE WITH SECTOR BENCHMARKS
Relative to Retail Trade Median (N=236)
Relative valuation derived from Retail Trade sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
Synthesized from recent 13F filings, Form 4 insider transactions, and outstanding short interest metrics.
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Above 50MA
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Healthy Choice Wellness Corp. (NYSE American:HCWC) has raised $2 million through the sale of 2,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. The micro-cap company, currently valued at $9.34 million, plans to use the proceeds for general working capital and potential acquisitions. This transaction was finalized under a Securities Purchase Agreement entered into on November 11, 2025.

Healthy Choice Wellness Corp. (HCWC) reported record first-quarter 2025 sales and gross profit, with a 3% increase in same-store sales. Overall sales rose to $20.3 million and gross profit reached $7.9 million. CEO Jeffrey Holman attributed the strong performance to the customer loyalty program, enhanced customer experience, and anticipates integrating AI to further personalize services.
GreenAcres Market, a 30-year-old natural foods chain based in Wichita, has been acquired by Florida-based Healthier Choices Management. The new owners plan minimal changes, intending to keep the GreenAcres brand intact and maintain current operations, including retaining all employees. Healthier Choices Management, which focuses on wellness-related businesses, saw GreenAcres as a well-managed and popular chain, and the acquisition marks their expansion into the Midwest market.
Healthy Choice Wellness Corp. (HCWC), a subsidiary of Healthier Choices Management Corp. (HCMC), has publicly filed its Form S-1 for an initial public offering (IPO) and the spin-off of its wellness segment subsidiaries. This spin-off involves distributing HCWC common stock as a dividend to HCMC shareholders, with the IPO offering 400,000 shares of Class A common stock. Following the successful completion of the IPO and spin-off, HCMC will no longer own HCWC and will focus on its patent portfolio, while HCWC will operate its natural and organic health food stores and wellness centers.
Healthy Choice Wellness has entered into an Exchange Agreement with specific noteholders to convert up to 4 million shares of Class A common stock at market price. This debt-for-equity swap, signed on February 10, 2026, aims to reduce the company's debt and improve its financial flexibility without incurring commissions for soliciting the exchange. The original notes were issued under a Credit Agreement dated July 18, 2024.