Fundamental analysis · SEC EDGAR · as of 01/08/2026
UNFI · NYSE · Consumer
Fundamental quality
31
out of 100
United Natural Foods Inc earns a fundamental-quality score of 31 out of 100, profiling it as a company with demanding fundamentals. Its score rests mainly on its financial strength (net debt 2.97× EBITDA). Its weakest area is its growth (revenue +2.9%/yr). Whether it's cheap or expensive depends on the current price, which you can compute in the tool.
United Natural Foods is North America's largest natural and organic food distributor, and Whole Foods' main supplier: its trucks fill the healthy supermarket's aisles. A business of huge volume, minimal margin and debt that has been on a diet for years.
EPS growth: -11.6% · Revenue growth: 2.9%
Net margin: 0.3% · ROE: 5.2% · ROIC: 5.5%
Net debt/EBITDA: 2.97x · FCF: 1%
Source: SEC EDGAR · as of 01/08/2026
The score combines growth, profitability and financial strength. Here its financial strength weighs in its favor, while its growth drags it down the most.
Percentile against the other 98 Consumer companies in our coverage: how far it beats them on each metric (100 = best in sector).
Computed from the daily dataset scores. A high percentile places the company among the best in its sector on that metric; it is not a buy recommendation.
Key concepts
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| Year | Revenue | Net income | Free cash flow | Net debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26,950 | 149 | 304 | 2,147 |
| 2022 | 28,928 | 248 | 80 | 2,079 |
| 2023 | 30,272 | 24 | 301 | 1,926 |
| 2024 | 30,980 | -112 | -92 | 2,045 |
| 2025 | 31,784 | -118 | 239 | 1,818 |
| 2026 | 31,152 | 84 | 323 | 1,526 |
Between 2021 and 2026, revenue went from $26,950M to $31,152M (+16%) and net income went from $149M to $84M (-44%). It has also reduced its net debt over the period.
Annual figures in millions of U.S. dollars ($M) per SEC filings. Net debt is total debt minus cash.
Latest results
Compared with the previous close (May 2, 2026), this is what moved in its accounts:
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This company doesn't pay a dividend: it reinvests all its earnings back into the business.
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In terms of business quality, United Natural Foods Inc scores 31 out of 100 in our analysis, placing it as a company with demanding fundamentals. That said, this isn't a recommendation: whether it's a good investment also depends on its current price and your goals.
Is United Natural Foods Inc a profitable company?
United Natural Foods Inc is profitable, with a net margin of 0.3%, though a thin one.
Does United Natural Foods Inc have a lot of debt?
A moderate level: its net debt is 2.97 times its EBITDA.
Is United Natural Foods Inc growing?
Its revenue has grown 2.9% annualized in recent years.
Does United Natural Foods Inc generate cash?
Yes. It converts about 1% of its revenue into free cash flow.
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