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UNFI

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United Natural Foods, Inc. · Consumer Defensive · United States · $3.0B · Avg Vol: $32M/d

69
StockRank
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Q
34
V
52
M
77
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-2.3%
D/E
2.0x
Dividend %

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue28.9B30.3B31.0B31.8B3.2%31.2B31.2B31.9B0.1%
EPS4.280.41-1.89-1.95-90.4%-0.66
Shares58.3M58.5M59.5M60.6M+3.9%60.5M
Debt3.4B3.3B3.5B3.5B0.7%3.2B
Equity1.8B1.7B1.6B1.6B-4.7%
Op CF331.0M624.0M253.0M470.0M12.4%503.0M
Inv CF-49.0M-339.0M-342.0M-218.0M
Fin CF-279.0M-292.0M92.0M-248.0M
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45.5747.1048.6450.1751.71Jun 16Jul 9Jul 29
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$50.16
RSI (14)
58.6
52W High
$57.02
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
34
ROIC
-0.3%11.0
ROE
-2.3%12.0
GP/Assets
55.4%85.8
Op. Margin
1.1%17.3
FCF/Assets
6.4%64.9
Piotroski
412.4
Int. Cover
-0.1x10.2
D/E Ratio
1.97x7.9
Current Ratio
1.33x40.2
Value
52
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
10.5x44.0
P/FCF
6.2x84.3
P/B
1.8x45.3
P/S
0.1x97.6
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
77
52W High %
88%63.1
RS 6M
23%92.1
SMA 50/200
1.18x94.7
EPS Rev 4W
+0.1%89.7
EPS Rev 12W
+0.8%75.8
EPS Improve
+587%95.8
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$3.0B
P/E (Forward)
15.1x
Gross Margin
13.5%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Defensive, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of UNFI are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
UNFIUnited Natural Foods, Inc.(you)$3.0B69BUY
CHEFThe Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.$3.9B64HOLD
ANDEThe Andersons, Inc.$2.6B52HOLD
USFD.MXUS Foods Holding Corp.$17.7B74BUY
AVOMission Produce, Inc.$1.1B37HOLD
SYYSysco Corporation$39.7B70BUY
PFGCPerformance Food Group Company$17.5B42HOLD
COCOThe Vita Coco Company, Inc.$3.8B70BUY
NWLNewell Brands Inc.$2.2B64HOLD
MZTIThe Marzetti Company$2.9B57HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 12.3% · P/E 21.4x · Gross margin 35.0%

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

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 69/100 based on Quality (34/100), Value (52/100), and Momentum (77/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY.

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$50.16
Market Cap$3.0B
P/E (Forward)15.13
Price/Book1.85
Return on Equity-2.3%
Return on Invested Capital-0.3%
Debt/Equity1.97x
Gross Margin13.5%
Operating Margin1.1%
Revenue Growth-4.2%
Free Cash Flow$483M

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 69/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (34), Value (52), and Momentum (77) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does United Natural Foods, Inc. have an economic moat?
United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) has a Quality factor score of 34/100. 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 Buy, based on a StockRank of 69/100. 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).