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UNFI

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United Natural Foods, Inc. · Consumer Defensive · United States · $2.8B · Avg Vol: $25M/d

51
StockRank
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Q
34
V
55
M
56
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)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2027E2028EFwd CAGR
Revenue28.9B30.3B31.0B31.8B3.2%31.2B31.2B31.9B0.2%
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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PRICE (1Y)-11.3%
43.6245.4247.2349.0350.83Jul 30Aug 20Sep 10
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$44.11
RSI (14)
38.1
52W High
$57.02
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
34
ROIC
-0.3%10.9
ROE
-2.3%13.3
GP/Assets
55.4%86.2
Op. Margin
1.1%18.9
FCF/Assets
6.4%63.2
Piotroski
413.2
Int. Cover
-0.1x10.0
D/E Ratio
1.97x6.5
Current Ratio
1.33x37.5
Value
55
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
10.0x49.4
P/FCF
5.7x85.8
P/B
1.7x52.1
P/S
0.1x98.3
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
56
52W High %
77%44.8
RS 6M
-4%64.0
SMA 50/200
1.09x82.9
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%28.3
EPS Rev 12W
+0.8%51.5
EPS Improve
+587%96.6
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$2.8B
P/E (Forward)
13.7x
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)$2.8B51Hold
ANDEThe Andersons, Inc.$2.2B66Buy
CHEFThe Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.$4.7B62Hold
AVOMission Produce, Inc.$1.1B34Sell
PFGCPerformance Food Group Company$15.8B51Hold
USFDUS Foods Holding Corp.$23.2B54Hold
SYYSysco Corporation$39.3B72Buy
HFFGHF Foods Group Inc.$97M25Sell
DITAMCON Distributing Company$63M23Sell
MZTIThe Marzetti Company$3.1B53Hold

Peer medians: ROE 10.0% · P/E 20.4x · Gross margin 35.5%

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

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 51/100 based on Quality (34/100), Value (55/100), and Momentum (56/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

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$44.11
Market Cap$2.8B
P/E (Forward)13.67
Price/Book1.67
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 51/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (34), Value (55), and Momentum (56) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
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 Hold, based on a StockRank of 51/100. 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).