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United Natural Foods's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jul. 2026 was €0.52.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 was €1.20.
During the past 12 months, United Natural Foods's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 234.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 2.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -26.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -12.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, United Natural Foods's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 32.40% per year. The lowest was -67.00% per year. And the median was 9.00% per year.
United Natural Foods (FRA:UN3) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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United Natural Foods Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
United Natural Foods Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Natural Foods's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
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United Natural Foods Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
FRA:UN3 vs ANDE, AVO, CHEF: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, United Natural Foods's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Natural Foods's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Natural Foods's PE Ratio falls into.
United Natural Foods Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
United Natural Foods's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2026 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1.16
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €1.16 mean?
United Natural Foods (FRA:UN3) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €1.16 as of Jul. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on United Natural Foods and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #162 out of 261 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 62.1%.
Is United Natural Foods' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
United Natural Foods' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €1.16. Based on the distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #162 out of 261 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, United Natural Foods has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Natural Foods' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to ANDE and AVO?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #162 out of 261 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places United Natural Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.50. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Retail - Defensive companies is 7.50, based on 261 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on United Natural Foods and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Natural Foods's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €1.16. 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 (FRA:UN3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.29, compared to a current price of €37.65 — trading 76.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €1.16. United Natural Foods' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Natural Foods (FRA:UN3), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €1.16 as of Jul. 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 (FRA:UN3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Natural Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €37.65 is trading 76.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €21.29.
GuruFocus considers United Natural Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:UN3:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): €1.16
GF Value™: €21.29 vs. price of €37.65 (76.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:UN3 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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