US FOODS HOLDING CORP (USFD) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:USFD • US9120081099
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This USFD fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. USFD Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year USFD was profitable.
- USFD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- USFD had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years USFD had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- USFD has a Return On Assets (4.85%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 15.70%, USFD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- USFD's Return On Invested Capital of 8.90% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. USFD outperforms 65.79% 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 28.44%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (8.90%) for USFD is above the 3 year average (8.30%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.71%, USFD is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- USFD's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- USFD has a Operating Margin (3.13%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of USFD has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of USFD (17.41%) is worse than 68.42% 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 | 3.13% | ||
| 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%
2. USFD Health Analysis
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for USFD has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for USFD has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- USFD has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.74 indicates that USFD is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.74, USFD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio (5.60) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.21 is on the high side and indicates that USFD has dependencies on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.21, USFD is doing worse than 76.32% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.74 |
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC8%
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.
- USFD has a Current ratio (1.16) which is in line with its industry peers.
- 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 60.53% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 |
3. USFD Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 25.95% over the past year.
- USFD shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 108.92% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, USFD shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.08% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, USFD shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.49% on average per year.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, USFD will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.62% on average per year.
- USFD is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.43% yearly.
EPS Next Y22.6%
EPS Next 2Y19.45%
EPS Next 3Y18.48%
EPS Next 5Y8.62%
Revenue Next Year5.24%
Revenue Next 2Y4.62%
Revenue Next 3Y4.91%
Revenue Next 5Y1.43%
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 decreasing.
- 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. USFD Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.78, the valuation of USFD can be described as rather expensive.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as USFD.
- USFD's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.70.
- USFD is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.39.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as USFD.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of USFD to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.84), we can say USFD is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, USFD is valued a bit more expensive than 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of USFD is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.37 |
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)1.05
PEG (5Y)0.22
EPS Next 2Y19.45%
EPS Next 3Y18.48%
5. USFD Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- USFD does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
USFD Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
94.63
+2.02 (+2.18%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)02-12 2026-02-12/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06/bmo
Inst Owners105.94%
Inst Owner Change1.73%
Ins Owners0.31%
Ins Owner Change-3.06%
Market Cap20.87B
Revenue(TTM)39.42B
Net Income(TTM)676.00M
Analysts83.33
Price Target108.93 (15.11%)
Short Float %4.83%
Short Ratio3.76
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)18.01%
PT rev (3m)18.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.92%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.67%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.95%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.89%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.39 | ||
| P/S | 0.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.76 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.24 | ||
| P/B | 4.85 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.37 |
EPS(TTM)3.98
EY4.21%
EPS(NY)4.88
Fwd EY5.16%
FCF(TTM)4.35
FCFY4.6%
OCF(TTM)6.21
OCFY6.56%
SpS178.76
BVpS19.53
TBVpS-10.28
PEG (NY)1.05
PEG (5Y)0.22
Graham Number41.82
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 4.74 |
F-Score7
WACC8%
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 Year5.24%
Revenue Next 2Y4.62%
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.
Can you provide the profitability details for US FOODS HOLDING CORP?
US FOODS HOLDING CORP (USFD) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of US FOODS HOLDING CORP (USFD) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for US FOODS HOLDING CORP (USFD) is 23.78 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.85.
Can you provide the financial health for USFD stock?
The financial health rating of US FOODS HOLDING CORP (USFD) is 4 / 10.