United Natural FoodsBSP:U2NF34 30 Current Ratio is 1.33 as of Apr. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 1.58. GuruFocus rates BSP:U2NF34 with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of R$28.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 312 Retail - Defensive companies, United Natural Foods ranks better than 51.6% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. United Natural Foods's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.33.
United Natural Foods has a current ratio of 1.33. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Natural Foods's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:U2NF34'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.32 Med: 1.58 Max: 2.7
Current: 1.33
During the past 13 years, United Natural Foods's highest Current Ratio was 2.70. The lowest was 1.32. And the median was 1.58.
BSP:U2NF34's Current Ratio is ranked better than 51.6% of 312
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.31
vs BSP:U2NF34: 1.33
United Natural Foods (BSP:U2NF34) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
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United Natural Foods Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Natural Foods's Current Ratio can be seen below:
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BSP:U2NF34 vs CHEF, ANDE, AVO: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, United Natural Foods's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
United Natural Foods Current Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Natural Foods's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Natural Foods's Current Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
United Natural Foods (BSP:U2NF34) has a Current Ratio of 1.33 as of Apr. 2026. This is 16% below median its historical median of 1.58. Over the past decade, United Natural Foods' Current Ratio has ranged from 1.32 to 2.70. According to the industry distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #151 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 48.4%.
Is United Natural Foods' Current Ratio too high?
United Natural Foods' current Current Ratio of 1.33 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 1.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.32 to a high of 2.70. The Retail - Defensive industry median Current Ratio is 1.31. United Natural Foods' value of 1.33 is 1.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #151 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, United Natural Foods has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Natural Foods' Current Ratio compare to CHEF and ANDE?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #151 out of 312 companies for Current Ratio. This puts United Natural Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.31. United Natural Foods' value of 1.33 is 1.5% above this benchmark. Historically, United Natural Foods' own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.32 to 2.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.58 vs. the industry median of 1.31, United Natural Foods has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Current Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.31, based on 312 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Natural Foods's current Current Ratio of 1.33 is 1.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Natural Foods's current Current Ratio is 1.33, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 1.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Natural Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Natural Foods (BSP:U2NF34) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$28.37, compared to a current price of R$67.09 — trading 136.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.33, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 1.58 and 1.5% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.31. United Natural Foods' overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Natural Foods (BSP:U2NF34), the current Current Ratio is 1.33 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is United Natural Foods (BSP:U2NF34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Natural Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$67.09 is trading 136.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$28.37.
GuruFocus considers United Natural Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:U2NF34:
Current Ratio: 1.33 (16% below median its 10-year median of 1.58)
GF Value™: R$28.37 vs. price of R$67.09 (136.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.5% above the Retail - Defensive median (#151 of 312)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:U2NF34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Natural Foods Inc is a wholesale distributor of natural, organic and specialty foods and nonfood products across North America. The company's products consist of national, regional and private label brands grouped into grocery and general merchandise, produce, perishables and frozen foods, nutritional supplements and sports nutrition, bulk and foodservice products, and personal care items. United Natural Foods serves various retail formats including conventional supermarket chains, natural product superstores, independent retail operators and foodservice channels such as e-commerce platforms. The company's operations are comprised of principal divisions: the wholesale division; the retail division; and other.
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