United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) — Stock Score Summary

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 83/100 based on Quality (35/100), Value (49/100), and Momentum (85/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Low-margin food distributor with high debt, struggling with supply chain inefficiencies and customer consolidation.

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) is North America's leading wholesale distributor of natural, organic, and specialty foods, serving a diverse customer base from supermarkets to independent retailers. Its competitive moat is built on an expansive distribution network, a comprehensive product portfolio including both national and private label brands, and significant scale that drives logistical efficiencies. UNFI plays a pivotal role in the supply chain for natural and organic products, connecting thousands of suppliers with a broad array of retailers.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$55.50
Market Cap$3.2B
P/E (Forward)16.60
Price/Book2.08
Return on Equity-4.8%
Return on Invested Capital-0.3%
Debt/Equity208.70
Gross Margin13.5%
Operating Margin1.1%
Revenue Growth-2.6%
Free Cash Flow$542M

United Natural Foods, Inc. operates in the Food Distribution industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is United Natural Foods, Inc.’s (UNFI) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) is 83/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (35), Value (49), and Momentum (85) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does United Natural Foods, Inc. have an economic moat?
United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) has a Quality factor score of 35/100. 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 United Natural Foods, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 83/100. 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 United Natural Foods, Inc. in?
United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Food Distribution industry (United States).
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