US FOODS HOLDING CORP (USFD) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:USFD • US9120081099

Current stock price

91.57 USD
-0.11 (-0.12%)
Last:

This USFD fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

6

1. USFD Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year USFD was profitable.
  • In the past year USFD had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years USFD has always been 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • USFD's Return On Assets of 4.85% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. USFD outperforms 56.76% of its industry peers.
  • USFD has a Return On Equity of 15.70%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: USFD outperforms 59.46% of its industry peers.
  • USFD has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.90%. This is in the better half of the industry: USFD outperforms 64.86% of its industry peers.
  • USFD had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.30%. This is significantly below the industry average of 34.77%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (8.30%) for USFD is below the current ROIC(8.90%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.85%
ROE 15.7%
ROIC 8.9%
ROA(3y)4.1%
ROA(5y)3.01%
ROE(3y)12.37%
ROE(5y)9%
ROIC(3y)8.3%
ROIC(5y)6.61%
USFD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICUSFD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 -5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • USFD has a Profit Margin (1.71%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of USFD has grown nicely.
  • USFD's Operating Margin of 3.13% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. USFD outperforms 56.76% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of USFD has grown nicely.
  • USFD has a worse Gross Margin (17.41%) than 70.27% 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 RankSector Rank
OM 3.13%
PM (TTM) 1.71%
GM 17.41%
OM growth 3Y19.55%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y36.82%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.59%
GM growth 5Y1.39%
USFD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsUSFD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15

4

2. USFD Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), USFD is creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for USFD has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, USFD has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, USFD has a worse debt to assets ratio.
USFD Yearly Shares OutstandingUSFD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M
USFD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsUSFD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • USFD has an Altman-Z score of 4.70. This indicates that USFD is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of USFD (4.70) is better than 64.86% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of USFD is 5.60, which is a neutral value as it means it would take USFD, 5.60 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • USFD's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.60 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. USFD outperforms 48.65% of its industry peers.
  • USFD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.21. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.21, USFD is doing worse than 78.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.21
Debt/FCF 5.6
Altman-Z 4.7
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC8.01%
USFD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFUSFD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • USFD has a Current Ratio of 1.16. This is a normal value and indicates that USFD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of USFD (1.16) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.68 indicates that USFD may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • USFD's Quick ratio of 0.68 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. USFD outperforms 62.16% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.16
Quick Ratio 0.68
USFD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesUSFD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

5

3. USFD Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 25.95% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 108.92% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • Looking at the last year, USFD shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.08% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 11.49% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)25.95%
EPS 3Y22.22%
EPS 5Y108.92%
EPS Q2Q%23.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.08%
Revenue growth 3Y5%
Revenue growth 5Y11.49%
Sales Q2Q%3.26%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.62% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.43% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y22.6%
EPS Next 2Y19.45%
EPS Next 3Y18.48%
EPS Next 5Y8.62%
Revenue Next Year5.23%
Revenue Next 2Y4.57%
Revenue Next 3Y4.91%
Revenue Next 5Y1.43%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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.
USFD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesUSFD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 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

3

4. USFD Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • USFD is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.01.
  • USFD's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • USFD is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.91, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.77, USFD is valued on the expensive side.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as USFD.
  • USFD is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.69, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.01
Fwd PE 18.77
USFD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsUSFD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of USFD indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: USFD is more expensive than 62.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • USFD's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.06
EV/EBITDA 14.98
USFD Per share dataUSFD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of USFD may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as USFD's earnings are expected to grow with 18.48% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.02
PEG (5Y)0.21
EPS Next 2Y19.45%
EPS Next 3Y18.48%

0

5. USFD Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • USFD does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

USFD Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

US FOODS HOLDING CORP

NYSE:USFD (4/9/2026, 12:24:59 PM)

91.57

-0.11 (-0.12%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)02-12
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners105.94%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.31%
Ins Owner Change2.17%
Market Cap20.19B
Revenue(TTM)39.42B
Net Income(TTM)676.00M
Analysts83.48
Price Target109.84 (19.95%)
Short Float %4.22%
Short Ratio3.12
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)1.86%
Min EPS beat(2)1.43%
Max EPS beat(2)2.28%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.69%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.94%
Max EPS beat(4)3%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.44%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.46%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)4.35%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.42%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.84%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.5%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.84%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.06%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.16%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.66%
PT rev (1m)0.84%
PT rev (3m)19.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.91%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.01
Fwd PE 18.77
P/S 0.51
P/FCF 21.06
P/OCF 14.75
P/B 4.69
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 14.98
EPS(TTM)3.98
EY4.35%
EPS(NY)4.88
Fwd EY5.33%
FCF(TTM)4.35
FCFY4.75%
OCF(TTM)6.21
OCFY6.78%
SpS178.76
BVpS19.53
TBVpS-10.28
PEG (NY)1.02
PEG (5Y)0.21
Graham Number41.82
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.85%
ROE 15.7%
ROCE 11.9%
ROIC 8.9%
ROICexc 8.93%
ROICexgc 23.98%
OM 3.13%
PM (TTM) 1.71%
GM 17.41%
FCFM 2.43%
ROA(3y)4.1%
ROA(5y)3.01%
ROE(3y)12.37%
ROE(5y)9%
ROIC(3y)8.3%
ROIC(5y)6.61%
ROICexc(3y)8.4%
ROICexc(5y)6.7%
ROICexgc(3y)23.25%
ROICexgc(5y)18.61%
ROCE(3y)11.14%
ROCE(5y)8.86%
ROICexgc growth 3Y21.39%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y23.34%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y19.55%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y36.82%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.59%
GM growth 5Y1.39%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover2.83
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.21
Debt/FCF 5.6
Debt/EBITDA 3.09
Cap/Depr 88.74%
Cap/Sales 1.04%
Interest Coverage 4.11
Cash Conversion 80.81%
Profit Quality 141.86%
Current Ratio 1.16
Quick Ratio 0.68
Altman-Z 4.7
F-Score7
WACC8.01%
ROIC/WACC1.11
Cap/Depr(3y)81.61%
Cap/Depr(5y)77.71%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.94%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.9%
Profit Quality(3y)159.01%
Profit Quality(5y)163.23%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)25.95%
EPS 3Y22.22%
EPS 5Y108.92%
EPS Q2Q%23.81%
EPS Next Y22.6%
EPS Next 2Y19.45%
EPS Next 3Y18.48%
EPS Next 5Y8.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.08%
Revenue growth 3Y5%
Revenue growth 5Y11.49%
Sales Q2Q%3.26%
Revenue Next Year5.23%
Revenue Next 2Y4.57%
Revenue Next 3Y4.91%
Revenue Next 5Y1.43%
EBIT growth 1Y9.8%
EBIT growth 3Y25.52%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year47.27%
EBIT Next 3Y20.59%
EBIT Next 5Y7.19%
FCF growth 1Y15.13%
FCF growth 3Y24.25%
FCF growth 5Y33.76%
OCF growth 1Y16.61%
OCF growth 3Y21.41%
OCF growth 5Y27.08%

US FOODS HOLDING CORP / USFD Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for USFD stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to USFD.


What is the valuation status of US FOODS HOLDING CORP (USFD) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to US FOODS HOLDING CORP (USFD). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of USFD stock?

US FOODS HOLDING CORP (USFD) has a profitability rating of 6 / 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 22.6% 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%.