United Natural FoodsBSP:U2NF34 30 Days Inventory is 28.03 as of Apr. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 34.93. 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 300 Retail - Defensive companies, United Natural Foods ranks better than 66.67% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Natural Foods's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:U2NF34'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.3 Med: 34.93 Max: 50.68
Current: 28.37
During the past 13 years, United Natural Foods's highest Days Inventory was 50.68. The lowest was 28.30. And the median was 34.93.
BSP:U2NF34's Days Inventory is ranked better than 66.67% of 300
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 40.495
vs BSP:U2NF34: 28.37
United Natural Foods's Days Inventory
declined
from Apr. 2025 (29.45) to Apr. 2026 (28.03).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
United Natural Foods's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 3.26.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
United Natural Foods's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.27.
United Natural Foods (BSP:U2NF34) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
United Natural Foods's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
United Natural Foods's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
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United Natural Foods Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Natural Foods's Days Inventory can be seen below:
* 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.
BSP:U2NF34 vs CHEF, ANDE, AVO: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, United Natural Foods's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Natural Foods's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Natural Foods's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 28.03 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on United Natural Foods and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 34.93. Over the past decade, United Natural Foods' Days Inventory has ranged from 28.30 to 50.68. According to the industry distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #100 out of 300 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 33.3%.
Is United Natural Foods' Days Inventory too high?
United Natural Foods' current Days Inventory of 28.03 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 34.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.30 to a high of 50.68. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Inventory is 40.50. United Natural Foods' value of 28.03 is 30.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #100 out of 300 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' Days Inventory compare to CHEF and ANDE?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #100 out of 300 companies for Days Inventory. This puts United Natural Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 40.50. United Natural Foods' value of 28.03 is 30.8% below this benchmark. Historically, United Natural Foods' own Days Inventory has ranged from 28.30 to 50.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.93 vs. the industry median of 40.50, United Natural Foods has consistently been below 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 Days Inventory for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Defensive companies is 40.50, based on 300 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Natural Foods's current Days Inventory of 28.03 is 30.8% below 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on United Natural Foods and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Days Inventory is 40.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Natural Foods's current Days Inventory is 28.03, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 34.93. 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 Days Inventory is 28.03, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 34.93 and 30.8% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 40.50. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Natural Foods (BSP:U2NF34), the current Days Inventory is 28.03 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:
Days Inventory: 28.03 (20% below median its 10-year median of 34.93)
GF Value™: R$28.37 vs. price of R$67.09 (136.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.8% below the Retail - Defensive median (#100 of 300)
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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