United Natural Foods, Inc.

United Natural Foods, Inc.

46.88
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-0.40
(-0.85%)
1.35EPS
36.75P/E
3.07BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of July 31, 2026, United Natural Foods, Inc. carries a market capitalization of 3.07B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 6.06B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap3.07B
Enterprise Value6.06B

Important Dates

United Natural Foods, Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for December 9, 2026.

Earnings Date12/9/2026

Share Statistics

As of July 31, 2026, United Natural Foods, Inc. has 60.30M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding60.30M

Valuation Ratios

As of July 31, 2026, United Natural Foods, Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 36.75. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.10, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.89.

PE Ratio36.75
PS Ratio0.10
PB Ratio1.89
P/TBV Ratio2.80
P/FCF Ratio5.86
P/OCF Ratio5.72

Enterprise Valuation

As of July 31, 2026, United Natural Foods, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 11.80 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.19 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 28.74 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. United Natural Foods, Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 9.50, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 6.06B versus a market cap of 3.07B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales0.19
EV / EBITDA11.80
EV / EBIT28.74
EV / FCF9.50

Financial Position

As of July 31, 2026, United Natural Foods, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 1.29, meaning it holds 1.3x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 187.11, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 4.32 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio1.29
Quick Ratio0.39
Debt / Equity187.11
Debt / EBITDA5.90
Interest Coverage4.32

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, United Natural Foods, Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 5.30, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 3.63 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 1.14, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 3.77, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 1.24M in revenue per employee across its workforce of 25,057.75, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 13.34 indicates how many times United Natural Foods, Inc. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)5.30
Return on Assets (ROA)1.14
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)3.63
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)3.77
Revenue Per Employee1.24M
Employee Count25,057.75
Inventory Turnover13.34

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, United Natural Foods, Inc. recorded 18.00M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 17.65, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 102.00M, leaving 84.00M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax18.00M
Effective Tax Rate17.65

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 23, 2026, United Natural Foods, Inc.'s stock has gained approximately 17.64% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 45.86, while the 200-day moving average is 45.34.

52-Week Price Change17.64%
50-Day Moving Average45.86
200-Day Moving Average45.34

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, United Natural Foods, Inc. generated 31.15B in revenue and converted that into 84.00M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 1.35. EBITDA reached 514.00M, while operating income came in at 290.00M.

Revenue31.15B
Gross Profit4.20B
Operating Income290.00M
Pretax Income102.00M
Net Income84.00M
EBITDA514.00M
EBIT211.00M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)1.35

Balance Sheet

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As of July 31, 2026, United Natural Foods, Inc. holds 37.00M in cash and equivalents against 3.04B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 1.53B. Total book value stands at 1.62B, with working capital of 700.00M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents37.00M
Total Debt3.04B
Net Debt1.53B
Equity (Book Value)1.62B
Book Value Per Share26.88
Working Capital700.00M

Cash Flow

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United Natural Foods, Inc. produced 540.00M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026.

Operating Cash Flow540.00M
Free Cash Flow540.00M
FCF Per Share8.89

Margins

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, United Natural Foods, Inc. posted a gross margin of 13.47, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 0.93 and net profit margin of 0.27 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin13.47
Operating Margin0.93
Pretax Margin0.33
Profit Margin0.27
EBITDA Margin1.65

Dividends & Yields

These figures cover the twelve months ended July 31, 2026. Free cash flow yield stands at 17.07, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 12.30, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to United Natural Foods, Inc. shareholders.

Shareholder Yield12.30
FCF Yield17.07

Stock Splits

United Natural Foods, Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on April 20, 2004 with a 1:2 split ratio.

Last Split Date4/20/2004
Split Ratio1:2

Scores

As of July 31, 2026, United Natural Foods, Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 5.58, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score5.58