US FOODS HOLDING CORP (USFD) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:USFD - US9120081099 - Common Stock
72.175 USD
-0.73 (-0.99%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to USFD. USFD was compared to 39 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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year USFD was profitable.
In the past year USFD had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years USFD 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years USFD had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of USFD (3.97%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
USFD's Return On Equity of 12.48% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. USFD outperforms 58.97% of its industry peers.
USFD has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.74%) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for USFD is in line with the industry average of 8.72%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.85%) for USFD is below the current ROIC(8.74%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.97% | ||
| ROE | 12.48% | ||
| ROIC | 8.74% |
ROA(3y)3.08%
ROA(5y)1.63%
ROE(3y)8.83%
ROE(5y)4.61%
ROIC(3y)6.85%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
USFD's Profit Margin of 1.43% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. USFD outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of USFD has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 3.07%, USFD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of USFD has grown nicely.
USFD has a Gross Margin of 17.41%. This is in the lower half of the industry: USFD underperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of USFD has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.07% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.43% | ||
| GM | 17.41% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
USFD has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
USFD has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, USFD has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, USFD has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
USFD has an Altman-Z score of 4.39. This indicates that USFD is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.39, USFD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of USFD is 5.23, which is a neutral value as it means it would take USFD, 5.23 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.23, USFD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.41% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.12 is on the high side and indicates that USFD has dependencies on debt financing.
USFD has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.12) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.39 |
ROIC/WACC1.13
WACC7.72%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.15 indicates that USFD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
USFD has a Current ratio (1.15) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.70 indicates that USFD may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.70, USFD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.10% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 27.70% 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.
Looking at the last year, USFD shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.80% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.87% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)27.7%
EPS 3Y26.53%
EPS 5Y6.38%
EPS Q2Q%25.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.8%
Revenue growth 3Y8.7%
Revenue growth 5Y7.87%
Sales Q2Q%4.76%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.42% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
USFD is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.65% yearly.
EPS Next Y25.68%
EPS Next 2Y22.2%
EPS Next 3Y20.88%
EPS Next 5Y11.42%
Revenue Next Year4.45%
Revenue Next 2Y5.23%
Revenue Next 3Y5.01%
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.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 19.09, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of USFD.
61.54% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than USFD, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.34, USFD is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.30 indicates a correct valuation of USFD.
USFD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. USFD is cheaper than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.43. USFD is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.3 |
4.2 Price Multiples
USFD's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, USFD is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.23% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.85 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
USFD's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as USFD's earnings are expected to grow with 20.88% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.74
PEG (5Y)3
EPS Next 2Y22.2%
EPS Next 3Y20.88%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
USFD does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NYSE:USFD (11/13/2025, 11:47:52 AM)
72.175
-0.73 (-0.99%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners103.95%
Inst Owner Change-2.69%
Ins Owners0.41%
Ins Owner Change0.32%
Market Cap16.25B
Revenue(TTM)39.12B
Net Income(TTM)558.00M
Analysts83.2
Price Target92.7 (28.44%)
Short Float %3.36%
Short Ratio4.03
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.22%
Min EPS beat(2)1.43%
Max EPS beat(2)3%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.77%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.94%
Max EPS beat(4)3%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.55%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.34%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)3.97%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.36%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.88%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.84%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.24%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.88%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.84%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.73%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.09%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.59%
PT rev (1m)0.01%
PT rev (3m)3.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.54%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.3 | ||
| P/S | 0.42 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.96 | ||
| P/B | 3.63 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.85 |
EPS(TTM)3.78
EY5.24%
EPS(NY)4.72
Fwd EY6.54%
FCF(TTM)4.34
FCFY6.02%
OCF(TTM)6.04
OCFY8.36%
SpS173.71
BVpS19.86
TBVpS-9.25
PEG (NY)0.74
PEG (5Y)3
Graham Number41.09
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.97% | ||
| ROE | 12.48% | ||
| ROCE | 11.74% | ||
| ROIC | 8.74% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.79% | ||
| ROICexgc | 23.99% | ||
| OM | 3.07% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.43% | ||
| GM | 17.41% | ||
| FCFM | 2.5% |
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
ROICexgc growth 3Y33.4%
ROICexgc 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 Turnover2.79
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.23 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.01 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 83.55% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.97% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.13 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.97% | ||
| Profit Quality | 175.27% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.39 |
F-Score7
WACC7.72%
ROIC/WACC1.13
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)27.7%
EPS 3Y26.53%
EPS 5Y6.38%
EPS Q2Q%25.88%
EPS Next Y25.68%
EPS Next 2Y22.2%
EPS Next 3Y20.88%
EPS Next 5Y11.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.8%
Revenue growth 3Y8.7%
Revenue growth 5Y7.87%
Sales Q2Q%4.76%
Revenue Next Year4.45%
Revenue Next 2Y5.23%
Revenue Next 3Y5.01%
Revenue Next 5Y1.65%
EBIT growth 1Y8.29%
EBIT growth 3Y35.18%
EBIT growth 5Y10.06%
EBIT Next Year47.93%
EBIT Next 3Y21.14%
EBIT Next 5Y8.72%
FCF growth 1Y14.25%
FCF growth 3Y79.1%
FCF growth 5Y10.66%
OCF growth 1Y25.02%
OCF growth 3Y40.98%
OCF growth 5Y9.09%
US FOODS HOLDING CORP / USFD FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for USFD stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to USFD.
What is the valuation status for USFD stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to US FOODS HOLDING CORP (USFD). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for US FOODS HOLDING CORP?
US FOODS HOLDING CORP (USFD) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for US FOODS HOLDING CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of US FOODS HOLDING CORP (USFD) is expected to grow by 25.68% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for USFD stock?
The dividend rating of US FOODS HOLDING CORP (USFD) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.