UNITED NATURAL FOODS INC (UNFI)
US9111631035 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, UNFI scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. UNFI was compared to 40 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. UNFI has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. UNFI has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year UNFI was profitable.
UNFI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years UNFI reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years UNFI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of -1.50%, UNFI is not doing good in the industry: 70.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Return On Equity of UNFI (-6.80%) is worse than 67.50% of its industry peers.
UNFI has a Return On Invested Capital of 0.86%. This is in the lower half of the industry: UNFI underperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for UNFI is significantly below the industry average of 10.24%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.5% | ||
| ROE | -6.8% | ||
| ROIC | 0.86% |
ROA(3y)1.85%
ROA(5y)-0.41%
ROE(3y)8.36%
ROE(5y)-3.56%
ROIC(3y)4.61%
ROIC(5y)4.62%
1.3 Margins
UNFI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
UNFI's Operating Margin of 0.19% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UNFI is outperformed by 70.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UNFI has declined.
UNFI's Gross Margin of 13.33% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UNFI is outperformed by 80.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of UNFI has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 13.33% |
OM growth 3Y-25.7%
OM growth 5Y-26.27%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-45.13%
GM growth 3Y-2.32%
GM growth 5Y-1.69%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
UNFI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, UNFI has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for UNFI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, UNFI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.44 indicates that UNFI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
UNFI has a Altman-Z score (4.44) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
UNFI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.29. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.29, UNFI is doing worse than 77.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.44 |
ROIC/WACC0.14
WACC6.18%
2.3 Liquidity
UNFI has a Current Ratio of 1.53. This is a normal value and indicates that UNFI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.53, UNFI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
UNFI has a Quick Ratio of 1.53. This is a bad value and indicates that UNFI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.54, UNFI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.54 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
UNFI shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -92.52%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -6.69% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, UNFI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.30% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 24.24% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-92.52%
EPS 3Y-8.8%
EPS 5Y-6.69%
EPS growth Q2Q-91.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.3%
Revenue growth 3Y4.46%
Revenue growth 5Y24.24%
Revenue growth Q2Q-0.52%
3.2 Future
UNFI is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -15.13% yearly.
UNFI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.37% yearly.
EPS Next Y-101.75%
EPS Next 2Y-47.35%
EPS Next 3Y-34.18%
EPS Next 5Y-15.13%
Revenue Next Year1.5%
Revenue Next 2Y1.08%
Revenue Next 3Y1.41%
Revenue Next 5Y2.37%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.88, UNFI can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, UNFI is valued a bit more expensive than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
UNFI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.28.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.67 indicates a correct valuation of UNFI.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UNFI indicates a rather cheap valuation: UNFI is cheaper than 82.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.88, UNFI is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, UNFI is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.45 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as UNFI's earnings are expected to decrease with -34.18% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-47.35%
EPS Next 3Y-34.18%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
UNFI does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
UNITED NATURAL FOODS INC
NYSE:UNFI (5/3/2024, 7:23:49 PM)
After market: 9.7963 +0.24 (+2.47%)9.56
+0.15 (+1.59%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
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| PE | 29.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.67 | ||
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| ROA | -1.5% | ||
| ROE | -6.8% | ||
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| OM | 0.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 13.33% | ||
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Asset Turnover3.94
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| Debt/Equity | 1.29 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 1.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.54 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)-92.52%
EPS 3Y-8.8%
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EPS Next Y-101.75%
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