US Foods HoldingUSFD +0.71%82 EV-to-EBITDA is 16.63 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 13.30. GuruFocus rates USFD with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $74.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 272 Retail - Defensive companies, US Foods Holding ranks worse than 79.41% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, US Foods Holding's enterprise value is $27,673 Mil.
US Foods Holding's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,664 Mil. Therefore, US Foods Holding's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 16.63.
The historical rank and industry rank for US Foods Holding's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
USFD'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.51 Med: 13.3 Max: 40.37
Current: 16.63
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of US Foods Holding was 40.37. The lowest was 7.51. And the median was 13.30.
USFD's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 79.41% of 272
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.575
vs USFD: 16.63
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
US Foods Holding (NYSE:USFD) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
US Foods Holding's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
US Foods Holding's share price for today is $101.70.
US Foods Holding's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.970.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for US Foods Holding's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Food Distribution subindustry, US Foods Holding's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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.
US Foods Holding EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, US Foods Holding's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where US Foods Holding's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
US Foods Holding's current Enterprise Value is $27,673 Mil.
US Foods Holding's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,664 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.
US Foods Holding (USFD) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 16.63 as of Jul. 13, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on US Foods Holding. This is 25% above median its historical median of 13.30. Over the past decade, US Foods Holding's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.51 to 40.37. According to the industry distribution chart, US Foods Holding ranks #216 out of 272 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 79.4%.
Is US Foods Holding's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
US Foods Holding's current EV-to-EBITDA of 16.63 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 13.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.51 to a high of 40.37. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.58. US Foods Holding's value of 16.63 is 93.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, US Foods Holding ranks #216 out of 272 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, US Foods Holding has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does US Foods Holding's EV-to-EBITDA compare to PFGC and CHEF?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, US Foods Holding ranks #216 out of 272 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places US Foods Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.58. US Foods Holding's value of 16.63 is 93.9% above this benchmark. Historically, US Foods Holding's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.51 to 40.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.30 vs. the industry median of 8.58, US Foods Holding 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-EBITDA for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.58, based on 272 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. US Foods Holding's current EV-to-EBITDA of 16.63 is 93.9% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on US Foods Holding. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. US Foods Holding's current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.63, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 13.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is US Foods Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, US Foods Holding (USFD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $74.20, compared to a current price of $101.70 — trading 37.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.63, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 13.30 and 93.9% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.58. US Foods Holding's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For US Foods Holding (USFD), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.63 as of Jul. 13, 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 US Foods Holding (USFD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, US Foods Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $101.70 is trading 37.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $74.20.
GuruFocus considers US Foods Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for USFD:
EV-to-EBITDA: 16.63 (25% above median its 10-year median of 13.30)
GF Value™: $74.20 vs. price of $101.70 (37.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 93.9% above the Retail - Defensive median (#216 of 272)
No single metric tells the full story. See the USFD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
US Foods Holding Corp is a U.S. food service distributor that distributes food and nonfood products to the healthcare and hospitality industries, restaurants, education, government facilities, and grocers. It has various customer locations across the United States, with a vast network of distribution facilities, a fleet of trucks, and cash and carry locations offering food and non-food products, and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology, and business solutions to its customers. The company operates in one business segment in which it markets, sells, and distributes fresh, frozen, and dry food and non-food products to foodservice customers throughout the U.S. The products offered are as snacks, beverages, fresh produce, sauces, condiments, canned/frozen fruits and others.
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