(UNFI) United Natural Foods - Ratings and Ratios
Grocery, Natural, Organic, Frozen, Refrigerated
UNFI EPS (Earnings per Share)
UNFI Revenue
Description: UNFI United Natural Foods
United Natural Foods Inc (UNFI) is a food distributor operating in the United States, categorized under the GICS Sub Industry: Food Distributors. The companys stock is listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol UNFI.
The quarterly tax provision data suggests that the companys financial performance is being closely monitored, potentially indicating a focus on optimizing tax strategies or navigating complex financial situations. As a food distributor, UNFIs financials are likely influenced by factors such as supply chain resilience, demand for natural and organic products, and competitive landscape dynamics.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to watch for UNFI include revenue growth, gross margin expansion, and operating cash flow generation. The companys ability to maintain profitability amidst fluctuations in commodity prices, regulatory changes, and shifting consumer preferences will be crucial. Additionally, metrics such as inventory turnover, accounts receivable turnover, and debt-to-equity ratio will provide insights into UNFIs operational efficiency and financial health.
Economic drivers that may impact UNFIs performance include changes in consumer spending habits, particularly in the natural and organic food segment, as well as trends in food distribution and retail. The companys exposure to the US market makes it susceptible to macroeconomic factors such as GDP growth, inflation rates, and interest rate changes. Furthermore, UNFIs reliance on a complex supply chain network may be affected by factors like transportation costs, labor market dynamics, and food safety regulations.
With a market capitalization of approximately $1.67 billion and a forward P/E ratio of 19.49, UNFIs valuation is likely to be influenced by its growth prospects, profitability, and industry comparables. The negative return on equity (RoE) of -4.17% indicates that the company has faced challenges in generating returns for shareholders, potentially due to net losses or significant equity dilution.
UNFI Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 1,767m |
| Sub-Industry | Food Distributors |
| IPO / Inception | 1996-11-01 |
UNFI Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | -0.34% |
| Fundamental | 49.2% |
| Dividend Rating | - |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | 60.9% |
| Analyst Rating | 3.09 of 5 |
UNFI Dividends
Currently no dividends paidUNFI Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 85.3% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 40.9% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | -41.1% |
| CAGR 5y | -10.30% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | -0.13 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | -0.19 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.37 |
| Alpha | 0.08 |
| Beta | 0.650 |
| Volatility | 54.48% |
| Current Volume | 1834.1k |
| Average Volume 20d | 784.1k |
| Stop Loss | 29.3 (-3.5%) |
| Signal | 2.68 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 3.0
| Net Income (-68.0m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 1.93b TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.04 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -0.38pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 3.10% (prev 3.94%; Δ -0.84pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.07 (>3.0%) and CFO 509.0m > Net Income -68.0m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (3.53b) to EBITDA (395.0m) ratio: 8.94 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 1.41 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (60.5m) change vs 12m ago 1.85% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 13.36% (prev 12.90%; Δ 0.47pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 424.2% (prev 398.7%; Δ 25.49pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 0.40 (EBITDA TTM 395.0m / Interest Expense TTM 155.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 1.58
| (A) 0.13 = (Total Current Assets 3.43b - Total Current Liabilities 2.43b) / Total Assets 7.62b |
| (B) 0.15 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 1.11b / Total Assets 7.62b |
| (C) 0.01 = EBIT TTM 62.0m / Avg Total Assets 7.60b |
| (D) 0.18 = Book Value of Equity 1.06b / Total Liabilities 5.99b |
| Total Rating: 1.58 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 49.17
| 1. Piotroski 3.0pt = -2.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 7.08% = 3.54 |
| 3. FCF Margin 0.85% = 0.21 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 1.32 = 1.69 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 5.43 = -2.50 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= -3.22)% = -4.02 |
| 7. RoE -4.17% = -0.70 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 70.86% = 5.31 |
| 9. EPS Trend -47.28% = -2.36 |
What is the price of UNFI shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +6.82%, over one month by +14.04%, over three months by +40.73% and over the past year by +90.77%.
Is United Natural Foods a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of UNFI is around 30.91 USD . This means that UNFI is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 1.78%.
Is UNFI a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 1
- Buy: 1
- Hold: 8
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecasts/targets for the UNFI price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 27.6 | -9% |
| Analysts Target Price | 27.6 | -9% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 33.2 | 9.5% |
Last update: 2025-09-15 04:46
UNFI Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 52.0m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Forward = 20.4082
P/S = 0.0548
P/B = 1.0876
P/EG = 3.74
Beta = 0.9
Revenue TTM = 32.24b USD
EBIT TTM = 62.0m USD
EBITDA TTM = 395.0m USD
Long Term Debt = 1.96b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 184.0m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 2.14b USD (Calculated: Short Term 184.0m + Long Term 1.96b)
Net Debt = 3.53b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 3.86b USD (1.77b + Debt 2.14b - CCE 52.0m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 0.40 (Ebit TTM 62.0m / Interest Expense TTM 155.0m)
FCF Yield = 7.08% (FCF TTM 273.0m / Enterprise Value 3.86b)
FCF Margin = 0.85% (FCF TTM 273.0m / Revenue TTM 32.24b)
Net Margin = -0.21% (Net Income TTM -68.0m / Revenue TTM 32.24b)
Gross Margin = 13.36% ((Revenue TTM 32.24b - Cost of Revenue TTM 27.93b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 3.64 (Enterprise Value 3.86b / Book Value Of Equity 1.06b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.68% (Interest Expense 36.0m / Debt 2.14b)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US default)
NOPAT = 49.0m (EBIT 62.0m * (1 - 21.00%))
Current Ratio = 1.41 (Total Current Assets 3.43b / Total Current Liabilities 2.43b)
Debt / Equity = 1.32 (Debt 2.14b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 1.62b)
Debt / EBITDA = 5.43 (Net Debt 3.53b / EBITDA 395.0m)
Debt / FCF = 7.85 (Debt 2.14b / FCF TTM 273.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 1.63b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = -0.89% (Net Income -68.0m, Total Assets 7.62b )
RoE = -4.17% (Net Income TTM -68.0m / Total Stockholder Equity 1.63b)
RoCE = 1.73% (Ebit 62.0m / (Equity 1.63b + L.T.Debt 1.96b))
RoIC = 1.31% (NOPAT 49.0m / Invested Capital 3.73b)
WACC = 4.53% (E(1.77b)/V(3.91b) * Re(8.42%)) + (D(2.14b)/V(3.91b) * Rd(1.68%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -10.69 | Cagr: -0.09%
Discount Rate = 8.42% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 68.78% ; FCFE base≈284.2m ; Y1≈186.6m ; Y5≈85.3m
Fair Price DCF = 25.98 (DCF Value 1.57b / Shares Outstanding 60.6m; 5y FCF grow -40.0% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -47.28 | EPS CAGR: -45.09% | SUE: 1.89 | # QB: 2
Revenue Correlation: 70.86 | Revenue CAGR: 2.74% | SUE: N/A | # QB: None
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