United Natural FoodsFRA:UN3 -0.25%58 EV-to-FCF is 18.39 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 16.13. GuruFocus rates FRA:UN3 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Retail - Defensive companies, United Natural Foods ranks worse than 54.29% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, United Natural Foods's Enterprise Value is €5,154 Mil.
United Natural Foods's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €280 Mil. Therefore, United Natural Foods's EV-to-FCF for today is 18.39.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Natural Foods's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:UN3'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -378.37 Med: 16.13 Max: 9720.61
Current: 17.84
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of United Natural Foods was 9720.61. The lowest was -378.37. And the median was 16.13.
FRA:UN3's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 54.29% of 210
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 16.35
vs FRA:UN3: 17.84
EV-to-FCF 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.
United Natural Foods (FRA:UN3) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF 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.
United Natural Foods's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
United Natural Foods's share price for today is €39.14.
United Natural Foods's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 €-0.569.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
United Natural Foods EV-to-FCF Related Terms
United Natural Foods EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Natural Foods's EV-to-FCF 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, United Natural Foods's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Natural Foods's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Natural Foods's EV-to-FCF falls into.
United Natural Foods's current Enterprise Value is €5,154 Mil.
United Natural Foods's Free Cash Flow 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 €280 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 (FRA:UN3) has a EV-to-FCF of 18.39 as of Jul. 06, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on United Natural Foods and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 16.13. According to the industry distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #114 out of 210 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 54.3%.
Is United Natural Foods' EV-to-FCF too high?
United Natural Foods' current EV-to-FCF of 18.39 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 16.13. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.35. United Natural Foods' value of 18.39 is 12.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #114 out of 210 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' EV-to-FCF compare to ANDE and CHEF?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #114 out of 210 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places United Natural Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.35. United Natural Foods' value of 18.39 is 12.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.13 vs. the industry median of 16.35, 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-FCF for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Retail - Defensive companies is 16.35, based on 210 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Natural Foods's current EV-to-FCF of 18.39 is 12.5% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on United Natural Foods and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Natural Foods's current EV-to-FCF is 18.39, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 16.13. 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 €18.56, compared to a current price of €39.14 — trading 110.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 18.39, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 16.13 and 12.5% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 16.35. United Natural Foods' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Natural Foods (FRA:UN3), the current EV-to-FCF is 18.39 as of Jul. 06, 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 €39.14 is trading 110.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €18.56.
GuruFocus considers United Natural Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:UN3:
EV-to-FCF: 18.39 (14% above median its 10-year median of 16.13)
GF Value™: €18.56 vs. price of €39.14 (110.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.5% above the Retail - Defensive median (#114 of 210)
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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