UNITED NATURAL FOODS INC (UNFI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:UNFI - US9111631035 - Common Stock
38.63 USD
+0.01 (+0.03%)
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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to UNFI. UNFI was compared to 39 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. UNFI has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. UNFI is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year UNFI was profitable.
UNFI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: UNFI reported negative net income in multiple years.
UNFI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of UNFI (-1.55%) is worse than 71.79% of its industry peers.
UNFI's Return On Equity of -7.61% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UNFI is outperformed by 69.23% of its industry peers.
UNFI's Return On Invested Capital of 2.40% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UNFI is outperformed by 61.54% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for UNFI is significantly below the industry average of 8.72%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.55% | ||
| ROE | -7.61% | ||
| ROIC | 2.4% |
ROA(3y)-0.91%
ROA(5y)0.5%
ROE(3y)-4.35%
ROE(5y)2.13%
ROIC(3y)2.42%
ROIC(5y)3.62%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 0.48%, UNFI is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UNFI has declined.
UNFI has a Gross Margin of 13.28%. This is in the lower half of the industry: UNFI underperforms 79.49% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of UNFI has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0.48% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 13.28% |
OM growth 3Y-27.09%
OM growth 5Y-17.78%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.78%
GM growth 5Y-1.93%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so UNFI is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for UNFI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, UNFI has more shares outstanding
UNFI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.80 indicates that UNFI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
UNFI has a Altman-Z score of 4.80. This is in the better half of the industry: UNFI outperforms 71.79% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of UNFI is 7.86, which is on the high side as it means it would take UNFI, 7.86 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 7.86, UNFI is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.72% of the companies in the same industry.
UNFI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.21. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
UNFI's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.21 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UNFI is outperformed by 74.36% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.8 |
ROIC/WACC0.31
WACC7.77%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.32 indicates that UNFI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.32, UNFI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.79% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.51 indicates that UNFI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
UNFI has a Quick ratio of 0.51. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: UNFI outperforms 41.03% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.51 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 407.14% over the past year.
UNFI shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -24.53% yearly.
Looking at the last year, UNFI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.60% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, UNFI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.66% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)407.14%
EPS 3Y-45.84%
EPS 5Y-24.53%
EPS Q2Q%-1200%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.6%
Revenue growth 3Y3.19%
Revenue growth 5Y3.66%
Sales Q2Q%-5.63%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, UNFI will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 32.85% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, UNFI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.22% on average per year.
EPS Next Y191.02%
EPS Next 2Y93.93%
EPS Next 3Y64.99%
EPS Next 5Y32.85%
Revenue Next Year0.71%
Revenue Next 2Y1.32%
Revenue Next 3Y1.58%
Revenue Next 5Y2.22%
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
UNFI is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 54.41.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, UNFI is valued a bit more expensive than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.89, UNFI is valued quite expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.70 indicates a rather expensive valuation of UNFI.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as UNFI.
UNFI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 34.59.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 54.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
UNFI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. UNFI is cheaper than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, UNFI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.62% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.83 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
UNFI's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
UNFI's earnings are expected to grow with 64.99% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.28
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y93.93%
EPS Next 3Y64.99%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for UNFI!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
38.63
+0.01 (+0.03%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners99.41%
Inst Owner Change-0.27%
Ins Owners1.74%
Ins Owner Change2.2%
Market Cap2.34B
Revenue(TTM)31.78B
Net Income(TTM)-118.00M
Analysts73.75
Price Target41.57 (7.61%)
Short Float %6.9%
Short Ratio3.8
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)72.07%
Min EPS beat(2)42.23%
Max EPS beat(2)101.92%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)282.96%
Min EPS beat(4)16.24%
Max EPS beat(4)971.46%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)263.87%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)170.98%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)132.95%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.51%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.51%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.66%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.04%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.8%
PT rev (1m)35.27%
PT rev (3m)42.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)61.23%
EPS NQ rev (3m)65.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)41.55%
EPS NY rev (3m)60.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.33%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 54.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.7 | ||
| P/S | 0.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.98 | ||
| P/B | 1.51 | ||
| P/tB | 2.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.83 |
EPS(TTM)0.71
EY1.84%
EPS(NY)2.07
Fwd EY5.35%
FCF(TTM)3.94
FCFY10.2%
OCF(TTM)7.75
OCFY20.06%
SpS524.06
BVpS25.57
TBVpS15.76
PEG (NY)0.28
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number20.21
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.55% | ||
| ROE | -7.61% | ||
| ROCE | 3.04% | ||
| ROIC | 2.4% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.43% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.76% | ||
| OM | 0.48% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 13.28% | ||
| FCFM | 0.75% |
ROA(3y)-0.91%
ROA(5y)0.5%
ROE(3y)-4.35%
ROE(5y)2.13%
ROIC(3y)2.42%
ROIC(5y)3.62%
ROICexc(3y)2.44%
ROICexc(5y)3.65%
ROICexgc(3y)2.81%
ROICexgc(5y)4.33%
ROCE(3y)3.06%
ROCE(5y)4.58%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-24.92%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-15.46%
ROICexc growth 3Y-23.68%
ROICexc growth 5Y-14.02%
OM growth 3Y-27.09%
OM growth 5Y-17.78%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.78%
GM growth 5Y-1.93%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover4.18
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.86 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.95 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 71.96% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.73% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.03 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 99.37% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.8 |
F-Score4
WACC7.77%
ROIC/WACC0.31
Cap/Depr(3y)95.45%
Cap/Depr(5y)96.64%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.97%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.99%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)407.14%
EPS 3Y-45.84%
EPS 5Y-24.53%
EPS Q2Q%-1200%
EPS Next Y191.02%
EPS Next 2Y93.93%
EPS Next 3Y64.99%
EPS Next 5Y32.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.6%
Revenue growth 3Y3.19%
Revenue growth 5Y3.66%
Sales Q2Q%-5.63%
Revenue Next Year0.71%
Revenue Next 2Y1.32%
Revenue Next 3Y1.58%
Revenue Next 5Y2.22%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.65%
EBIT growth 3Y-24.77%
EBIT growth 5Y-14.77%
EBIT Next Year252.84%
EBIT Next 3Y63.42%
EBIT Next 5Y35.95%
FCF growth 1Y359.78%
FCF growth 3Y44.02%
FCF growth 5Y-3.38%
OCF growth 1Y85.77%
OCF growth 3Y12.4%
OCF growth 5Y0.58%
UNITED NATURAL FOODS INC / UNFI FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for UNFI stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to UNFI.
Can you provide the valuation status for UNITED NATURAL FOODS INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to UNITED NATURAL FOODS INC (UNFI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for UNITED NATURAL FOODS INC?
UNITED NATURAL FOODS INC (UNFI) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
What is the financial health of UNITED NATURAL FOODS INC (UNFI) stock?
The financial health rating of UNITED NATURAL FOODS INC (UNFI) is 3 / 10.