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United Natural FoodsBSP:U2NF34 32 EV-to-EBIT is 56.16 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 347% above its 10-year median of 12.55. GuruFocus rates BSP:U2NF34 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of R$27.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 259 Retail - Defensive companies, United Natural Foods ranks worse than 96.91% on this metric.
United Natural Foods (BSP:U2NF34) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
United Natural Foods's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was R$0 Mil.
United Natural Foods's EBIT 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 R$348 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
United Natural Foods EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Natural Foods's EV-to-EBIT 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 ANDE, CHEF, AVO: EV-to-EBIT Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, United Natural Foods's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Natural Foods's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Natural Foods's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
United Natural Foods's current Enterprise Value is R$19,565 Mil.
United Natural Foods's EBIT 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 R$348 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 56.16 as of Aug. 09, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on United Natural Foods and its competitors. This is 347% above median its historical median of 12.55. According to the industry distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #251 out of 259 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 96.9%.
Is United Natural Foods' EV-to-EBIT too high?
United Natural Foods' current EV-to-EBIT of 56.16 is 347% above median its 10-year median of 12.55. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.33. United Natural Foods' value of 56.16 is 321.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #251 out of 259 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, United Natural Foods has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Natural Foods' EV-to-EBIT compare to ANDE and CHEF?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #251 out of 259 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places United Natural Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.33. United Natural Foods' value of 56.16 is 321.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.55 vs. the industry median of 13.33, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Defensive companies is 13.33, based on 259 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Natural Foods's current EV-to-EBIT of 56.16 is 321.3% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on United Natural Foods and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Natural Foods's current EV-to-EBIT is 56.16, which is 347% above median its own 10-year median of 12.55. 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$27.17, compared to a current price of R$61.98 — trading 128.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 56.16, which is 347% above median its 10-year median of 12.55 and 321.3% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 13.33. United Natural Foods' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Natural Foods (BSP:U2NF34), the current EV-to-EBIT is 56.16 as of Aug. 09, 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$61.98 is trading 128.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$27.17.
GuruFocus considers United Natural Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:U2NF34:
EV-to-EBIT: 56.16 (347% above median its 10-year median of 12.55)
GF Value™: R$27.17 vs. price of R$61.98 (128.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 321.3% above the Retail - Defensive median (#251 of 259)
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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