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United Natural FoodsFRA:UN3 -0.66%64 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.10% as of Jul. 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 9.10. GuruFocus rates FRA:UN3 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 275 Retail - Defensive companies, United Natural Foods ranks worse than 64% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, United Natural Foods's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 66.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 4.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -11.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of United Natural Foods was 92.70% per year. The lowest was -33.60% per year. And the median was 9.10% per year.
United Natural Foods (FRA:UN3) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
United Natural Foods 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
FRA:UN3 vs ANDE, AVO, CHEF: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, United Natural Foods's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Natural Foods's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Natural Foods's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
United Natural Foods 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 4.10% mean?
United Natural Foods (FRA:UN3) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 4.10% as of Jul. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for United Natural Foods and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 9.10. According to the industry distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #176 out of 275 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 64%.
Is United Natural Foods' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
United Natural Foods' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 4.10% is 55% below median its 10-year median of 9.10. The Retail - Defensive industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.80. United Natural Foods' value of 4.10% is 53.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #176 out of 275 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' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to ANDE and AVO?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #176 out of 275 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places United Natural Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.80. United Natural Foods' value of 4.10% is 53.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.10 vs. the industry median of 8.80, 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.80, based on 275 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Natural Foods's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 4.10% is 53.4% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for United Natural Foods and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Natural Foods's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.10%, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 9.10. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.10%, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 9.10 and 53.4% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.80. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Natural Foods (FRA:UN3), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.10% 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:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 4.10% (55% below median its 10-year median of 9.10)
GF Value™: €21.29 vs. price of €37.65 (76.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.4% below the Retail - Defensive median (#176 of 275)
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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