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US FOODS HOLDING CORP (USFD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:USFD - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US9120081099 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

84.12  +0.71 (+0.85%)

After market: 84.12 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Overall USFD gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated USFD against 40 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of USFD get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. USFD is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year USFD was profitable.
USFD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years USFD 4 years were profitable.
USFD had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
USFD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFUSFD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

USFD has a Return On Assets (3.86%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
USFD has a Return On Equity of 11.42%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: USFD outperforms 57.50% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.56%, USFD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for USFD is in line with the industry average of 8.23%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.56%) for USFD is above the 3 year average (6.85%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.86%
ROE 11.42%
ROIC 8.56%
ROA(3y)3.08%
ROA(5y)1.63%
ROE(3y)8.83%
ROE(5y)4.61%
ROIC(3y)6.85%
ROIC(5y)N/A
USFD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICUSFD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 15

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 1.38%, USFD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of USFD has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 3.06%, USFD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
USFD's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 17.38%, USFD is not doing good in the industry: 70.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
USFD's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.06%
PM (TTM) 1.38%
GM 17.38%
OM growth 3Y24.36%
OM growth 5Y2.04%
PM growth 3Y47.03%
PM growth 5Y-2.55%
GM growth 3Y3%
GM growth 5Y-0.49%
USFD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsUSFD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), USFD is creating some value.
USFD has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for USFD has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for USFD is higher compared to a year ago.
USFD Yearly Shares OutstandingUSFD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
USFD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsUSFD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.65 indicates that USFD is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.65, USFD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
USFD has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.61. This is a neutral value as USFD would need 4.61 years to pay back of all of its debts.
USFD has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.61. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: USFD outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.06 is on the high side and indicates that USFD has dependencies on debt financing.
USFD has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.06. This is in the lower half of the industry: USFD underperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.06
Debt/FCF 4.61
Altman-Z 4.65
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC8.05%
USFD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFUSFD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.17 indicates that USFD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of USFD (1.17) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
USFD has a Quick Ratio of 1.17. This is a bad value and indicates that USFD is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
USFD's Quick ratio of 0.74 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. USFD outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.17
Quick Ratio 0.74
USFD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesUSFD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 23.60% over the past year.
USFD shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.38% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.32% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, USFD shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.87% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.6%
EPS 3Y26.53%
EPS 5Y6.38%
EPS Q2Q%25.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.32%
Revenue growth 3Y8.7%
Revenue growth 5Y7.87%
Sales Q2Q%4.49%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.42% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, USFD will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.65% on average per year.
EPS Next Y23.09%
EPS Next 2Y21.05%
EPS Next 3Y19.24%
EPS Next 5Y11.42%
Revenue Next Year4.98%
Revenue Next 2Y5.45%
Revenue Next 3Y5.18%
Revenue Next 5Y1.65%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
USFD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesUSFD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 10B 20B 30B 40B
USFD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesUSFD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 25.49, which means the current valuation is very expensive for USFD.
USFD's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
USFD's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.53.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.17, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of USFD.
67.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than USFD, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of USFD to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.71), we can say USFD is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.49
Fwd PE 18.17
USFD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsUSFD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, USFD is valued a bit more expensive than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of USFD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: USFD is cheaper than 65.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.89
EV/EBITDA 14.94
USFD Per share dataUSFD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

USFD's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
USFD's earnings are expected to grow with 19.24% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)4
EPS Next 2Y21.05%
EPS Next 3Y19.24%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for USFD!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

US FOODS HOLDING CORP

NYSE:USFD (7/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 84.12 0 (0%)

84.12

+0.71 (+0.85%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)05-08 2025-05-08/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-07 2025-08-07/bmo
Inst Owners101.83%
Inst Owner Change-0.2%
Ins Owners0.4%
Ins Owner Change3.84%
Market Cap19.46B
Analysts81.6
Price Target87.12 (3.57%)
Short Float %2.78%
Short Ratio2.98
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.68%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.94%
Max EPS beat(2)2.58%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.94%
Max EPS beat(4)2.58%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.88%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)0.39%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)7.01%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.29%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.95%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.79%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.29%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.08%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.11%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.78%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.68%
PT rev (1m)3.77%
PT rev (3m)6.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.12%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.49
Fwd PE 18.17
P/S 0.51
P/FCF 17.89
P/OCF 13.65
P/B 4.22
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 14.94
EPS(TTM)3.3
EY3.92%
EPS(NY)4.63
Fwd EY5.5%
FCF(TTM)4.7
FCFY5.59%
OCF(TTM)6.16
OCFY7.33%
SpS165.46
BVpS19.95
TBVpS-8.56
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)4
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.86%
ROE 11.42%
ROCE 11.55%
ROIC 8.56%
ROICexc 8.65%
ROICexgc 24.2%
OM 3.06%
PM (TTM) 1.38%
GM 17.38%
FCFM 2.84%
ROA(3y)3.08%
ROA(5y)1.63%
ROE(3y)8.83%
ROE(5y)4.61%
ROIC(3y)6.85%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)6.97%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)19.6%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)9.24%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y33.4%
ROICexcg growth 5Y8.01%
ROICexc growth 3Y33.9%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.28%
OM growth 3Y24.36%
OM growth 5Y2.04%
PM growth 3Y47.03%
PM growth 5Y-2.55%
GM growth 3Y3%
GM growth 5Y-0.49%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover2.8
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.06
Debt/FCF 4.61
Debt/EBITDA 3.03
Cap/Depr 75.96%
Cap/Sales 0.88%
Interest Coverage 4.14
Cash Conversion 88.13%
Profit Quality 206.45%
Current Ratio 1.17
Quick Ratio 0.74
Altman-Z 4.65
F-Score7
WACC8.05%
ROIC/WACC1.06
Cap/Depr(3y)75.77%
Cap/Depr(5y)68.92%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.85%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.86%
Profit Quality(3y)184.82%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.6%
EPS 3Y26.53%
EPS 5Y6.38%
EPS Q2Q%25.93%
EPS Next Y23.09%
EPS Next 2Y21.05%
EPS Next 3Y19.24%
EPS Next 5Y11.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.32%
Revenue growth 3Y8.7%
Revenue growth 5Y7.87%
Sales Q2Q%4.49%
Revenue Next Year4.98%
Revenue Next 2Y5.45%
Revenue Next 3Y5.18%
Revenue Next 5Y1.65%
EBIT growth 1Y14.78%
EBIT growth 3Y35.18%
EBIT growth 5Y10.06%
EBIT Next Year45.45%
EBIT Next 3Y20.1%
EBIT Next 5Y8.72%
FCF growth 1Y72.15%
FCF growth 3Y79.1%
FCF growth 5Y10.66%
OCF growth 1Y60.95%
OCF growth 3Y40.98%
OCF growth 5Y9.09%