UNFI:NGS-United Natural Foods Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Food Distribution | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 10.56

Change

+0.19 (+1.83)%

Market Cap

USD 2.39B

Volume

0.47M

Analyst Target

USD 23.00
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About

United Natural Foods Inc is a distributor of natural, organic and specialty foods and non-food products in the United States and Canada. Its products consist of national, regional and private label brands.

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Largest Industry Peers for Food Distribution

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SYY Sysco Corporation

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RIGU:CA 0.50 % 0.00 %

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DFVE DoubleLine ETF Trust 0.30 % 0.00 %

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EQWS 0.00 % 0.25 %

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ORG 0.00 % 0.50 %

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PQSG 0.00 % 0.00 %

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RWJ Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 .. 0.00 % 0.39 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Food Distribution) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -34.94% 20% F 3% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -34.94% 20% F 3% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -61.66% 20% F 2% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -61.66% 20% F 2% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -11.48% 25% F 31% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -11.48% 25% F 18% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 49.21% 100% F 95% A
Dividend Return 49.21% 100% F 94% A
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 103.74% 20% F 7% C-
Risk Adjusted Return 47.43% 80% B- 70% C-
Market Capitalization 2.39B 40% F 48% F

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Food Distribution) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 19.00 20% 16%
Price/Book Ratio 0.35 100% 96%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 0.99 100% 79%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 14.91 20% 25%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -6.33% 20% 20%
Return on Invested Capital 3.74% 20% 38%
Return on Assets 0.56% 20% 26%
Debt to Equity Ratio 112.22% 60% 31%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Underpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector