United Natural Foods's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $1.13.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $1.12.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of United Natural Foods was 23.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -33.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -26.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -8.80% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for United Natural Foods's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
UNFI'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -43.9 Med: 7.7 Max: 83
Current: -33.2
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of United Natural Foods was 83.00% per year. The lowest was -43.90% per year. And the median was 7.70% per year.
UNFI's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than 94.66% of 262
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 11.55
vs UNFI: -33.20
United Natural Foods (NYSE:UNFI) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
United Natural Foods EBIT per Share Related Terms
United Natural Foods EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Natural Foods's EBIT per Share 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.12
* 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 (UNFI) has a EBIT per Share of $1.12 as of Apr. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on United Natural Foods and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #248 out of 262 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 94.7%.
Is United Natural Foods' EBIT per Share too high?
United Natural Foods' current EBIT per Share is $1.12. The Retail - Defensive industry median EBIT per Share is 11.55. United Natural Foods' value of $1.12 is 90.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #248 out of 262 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, United Natural Foods has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Natural Foods' EBIT per Share compare to ANDE and CHEF?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #248 out of 262 companies for EBIT per Share. This places United Natural Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 11.55. United Natural Foods' value of $1.12 is 90.3% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EBIT per Share among Retail - Defensive companies is 11.55, based on 262 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Natural Foods's current EBIT per Share of $1.12 is 90.3% 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on United Natural Foods and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EBIT per Share is 11.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Natural Foods's current EBIT per Share is $1.12. 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 (UNFI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.63, compared to a current price of $48.87 — trading 125.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $1.12 and 90.3% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 11.55. United Natural Foods' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Natural Foods (UNFI), the current EBIT per Share is $1.12 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 (UNFI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Natural Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $48.87 is trading 125.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.63.
GuruFocus considers United Natural Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for UNFI:
EBIT per Share: $1.12
GF Value™: $21.63 vs. price of $48.87 (125.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 90.3% below the Retail - Defensive median (#248 of 262)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UNFI 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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