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US Foods HoldingUSFD -1.67%82 EV-to-OCF is 20.71 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 17.74. GuruFocus rates USFD with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $74.32 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 314 Retail - Defensive companies, US Foods Holding ranks worse than 85.99% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, US Foods Holding's Enterprise Value is $26,340 Mil.
US Foods Holding's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,272 Mil. Therefore, US Foods Holding's EV-to-OCF for today is 20.71.
The historical rank and industry rank for US Foods Holding's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
USFD'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -130.87 Med: 17.74 Max: 35.78
Current: 20.71
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of US Foods Holding was 35.78. The lowest was -130.87. And the median was 17.74.
USFD's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 85.99% of 314
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 7.595
vs USFD: 20.71
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 (NYSE:USFD) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $95.65.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
US Foods Holding EV-to-OCF Related Terms
US Foods Holding EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for US Foods Holding's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, US Foods Holding's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where US Foods Holding's EV-to-OCF falls into.
US Foods Holding's current Enterprise Value is $26,340 Mil.
US Foods Holding's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $1,272 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-OCF of 20.71 as of Jul. 20, 2026. This is 17% above median its historical median of 17.74. According to the industry distribution chart, US Foods Holding ranks #270 out of 314 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 86%.
Is US Foods Holding's EV-to-OCF too high?
US Foods Holding's current EV-to-OCF of 20.71 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 17.74. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.60. US Foods Holding's value of 20.71 is 172.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, US Foods Holding ranks #270 out of 314 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 Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does US Foods Holding's EV-to-OCF compare to PFGC and CHEF?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, US Foods Holding ranks #270 out of 314 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places US Foods Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.60. US Foods Holding's value of 20.71 is 172.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.74 vs. the industry median of 7.60, 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-OCF for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Retail - Defensive companies is 7.60, based on 314 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. US Foods Holding's current EV-to-OCF of 20.71 is 172.7% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. US Foods Holding's current EV-to-OCF is 20.71, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 17.74. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $74.32, compared to a current price of $95.65 — trading 28.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 20.71, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 17.74 and 172.7% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 7.60. 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For US Foods Holding (USFD), the current EV-to-OCF is 20.71 as of Jul. 20, 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 $95.65 is trading 28.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $74.32.
GuruFocus considers US Foods Holding to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for USFD:
EV-to-OCF: 20.71 (17% above median its 10-year median of 17.74)
GF Value™: $74.32 vs. price of $95.65 (28.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 172.7% above the Retail - Defensive median (#270 of 314)
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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