(UNFI) United Natural Foods - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US9111631035

UNFI: Natural, Organic, Specialty, Produce, Grocery, Wellness, Bulk

United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) is a leading distributor of natural, organic, specialty, and conventional grocery products, operating across the United States and Canada. The company is divided into two primary segments: Wholesale and Retail. Its product portfolio includes grocery items, produce, perishables, frozen foods, wellness products, personal care items, bulk goods, and foodservice products. Under its private-label brands, UNFI offers a wide range of products, including organic and non-GMO snacks, pet food, and household essentials. These brands include Woodstock Farms Manufacturing, Blue Marble, WILD HARVEST, ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY, Field Day, EQUALINE, CULINARY CIRCLE, and STONE RIDGE CREAMERY. Additionally, the company provides retail support services such as store design, pricing strategies, advertising, ecommerce solutions, and professional services to its customers. UNFI serves a diverse customer base, including independent retailers, supernatural chains, ecommerce platforms, foodservice operators, and military businesses. Founded in 1976, the company is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, and is a key player in the food distribution industry.

From a financial perspective, UNFI has a market capitalization of $1.56 billion USD. The forward P/E ratio stands at 13.37, indicating expected earnings growth. The price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 0.91, suggesting the stock is trading near its book value. The price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 0.05 reflects a low valuation relative to its revenue. However, the return on equity (RoE) is negative at -5.05%, which may indicate profitability challenges. The company’s average 20-day trading volume is 577,787 shares, with a last price of $26.94. The short-term SMA (20) is at $25.17, while the SMA (50) is $26.96, and the SMA (200) is $22.81, indicating a potential bullish trend in the medium term. The average true range (ATR) of 1.21 suggests moderate volatility.

Based on and , here is the 3-month outlook for UNFI: -

The stock is expected to trade between $24.73 and $29.15, with the SMA 50 acting as a key support level.

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The ATR of 1.21 suggests average daily price movements of $1.21, indicating moderate volatility.

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If the stock breaks above $28.00, it may test the $30.00 resistance level.

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The forward P/E of 13.37 signals investor expectations of earnings growth, which could support the stock price.

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The negative RoE of -5.05% may weigh on investor sentiment, potentially limiting upside.

Additional Sources for UNFI Stock

UNFI Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 1,623m
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Food Distribution
GiC Sub-Industry Food Distributors
IPO / Inception 1996-11-01

UNFI Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 34.0
Fundamental -3.77
Dividend Rating 0.0
Rel. Strength 154
Analysts 3.09/5
Fair Price Momentum 26.46 USD
Fair Price DCF 71.95 USD

UNFI Dividends

No Dividends Paid

UNFI Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -69.2%
Growth Correlation 12m 87.7%
Growth Correlation 5y -29.7%
CAGR 5y 16.52%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.20
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.63
Alpha 171.63
Beta 0.881
Volatility 44.89%
Current Volume 591k
Average Volume 20d 530.9k
What is the price of UNFI stocks?
As of May 09, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 27.25 with a total of 591,046 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.15%, over one month by +15.32%, over three months by -10.01% and over the past year by +181.51%.
Is United Natural Foods a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, United Natural Foods is currently (May 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of -3.77 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of UNFI as of May 2025 is 26.46. This means that UNFI is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -2.9%.
Is UNFI a buy, sell or hold?
United Natural Foods has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.09. Therefor, it is recommend to hold UNFI.
  • Strong Buy: 1
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 8
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecast for UNFI stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, UNFI United Natural Foods will be worth about 28.6 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 27.25. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +4.84%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 30 10.1%
Analysts Target Price 30 10.1%
ValueRay Target Price 28.6 4.8%