UNITED NATURAL FOODS INC (UNFI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:UNFI - US9111631035 - Common Stock
36.74 USD
-0.62 (-1.66%)
36.74 USD
0 (0%)
Overall UNFI gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated UNFI against 39 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. UNFI may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. UNFI is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
UNFI had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year UNFI had a positive cash flow from operations.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -1.55%, UNFI is doing worse than 71.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -7.61%, UNFI is doing worse than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of UNFI (2.40%) is worse than 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 8.75%.
| 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
UNFI has a worse Operating Margin (0.48%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
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.
UNFI's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), UNFI 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.
The debt/assets ratio for UNFI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.79 indicates that UNFI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.79, UNFI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
UNFI has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.86. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as UNFI would need 7.86 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 7.86, UNFI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.72% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.21 is on the high side and indicates that UNFI has dependencies on debt financing.
UNFI has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.21) than 71.79% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.79 |
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.
UNFI has a Current ratio of 1.32. This is in the better half of the industry: UNFI outperforms 71.79% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.51 indicates that UNFI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
UNFI has a Quick ratio (0.51) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| 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.
The earnings per share for UNFI have been decreasing by -24.53% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.60% in the past 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.
UNFI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.22% yearly.
EPS Next Y191.02%
EPS Next 2Y93.93%
EPS Next 3Y65.01%
EPS Next 5Y32.85%
Revenue Next Year0.71%
Revenue Next 2Y1.32%
Revenue Next 3Y1.58%
Revenue Next 5Y2.22%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
UNFI is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 51.75.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of UNFI indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: UNFI is more expensive than 69.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.51, UNFI is valued quite expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.78, the valuation of UNFI can be described as rather expensive.
UNFI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
UNFI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.53.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 51.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, UNFI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.23% of the companies are valued more expensively.
84.62% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UNFI, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.67 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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 UNFI's earnings are expected to grow with 65.01% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.27
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y93.93%
EPS Next 3Y65.01%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for UNFI!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
36.74
-0.62 (-1.66%)
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-0.2%
Ins Owners1.74%
Ins Owner Change2.2%
Market Cap2.23B
Revenue(TTM)31.78B
Net Income(TTM)-118000000
Analysts74.12
Price Target41.57 (13.15%)
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)53.36%
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 | 51.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.78 | ||
| P/S | 0.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.32 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.74 | ||
| P/B | 1.44 | ||
| P/tB | 2.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.67 |
EPS(TTM)0.71
EY1.93%
EPS(NY)2.07
Fwd EY5.62%
FCF(TTM)3.94
FCFY10.73%
OCF(TTM)7.75
OCFY21.09%
SpS524.06
BVpS25.57
TBVpS15.76
PEG (NY)0.27
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 | 4.79 |
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 3Y65.01%
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.