United Natural FoodsBSP:U2NF34 30 FCF Margin % is 0.70% as of Apr. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 0.87. GuruFocus rates BSP:U2NF34 with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of R$28.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, United Natural Foods ranks worse than 58.06% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Natural Foods's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:U2NF34'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.3 Med: 0.87 Max: 3.01
Current: 1.06
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of United Natural Foods was 3.01%. The lowest was -0.30%. And the median was 0.87%.
BSP:U2NF34's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 58.06% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.835
vs BSP:U2NF34: 1.06
United Natural Foods FCF Margin % Related Terms
United Natural Foods FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Natural Foods's FCF Margin % 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 CHEF, ANDE, AVO: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, United Natural Foods's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Natural Foods's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Natural Foods's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 FCF Margin % of 0.70% as of Apr. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on United Natural Foods and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 0.87. According to the industry distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #180 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 58.1%.
Is United Natural Foods' FCF Margin % too high?
United Natural Foods' current FCF Margin % of 0.70% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 0.87. The Retail - Defensive industry median FCF Margin % is 1.84. United Natural Foods' value of 0.70% is 61.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #180 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, United Natural Foods has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Natural Foods' FCF Margin % compare to CHEF and ANDE?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #180 out of 310 companies for FCF Margin %. This places United Natural Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.84. United Natural Foods' value of 0.70% is 61.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.87 vs. the industry median of 1.84, 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 FCF Margin % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median FCF Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.84, based on 310 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Natural Foods's current FCF Margin % of 0.70% is 61.9% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on United Natural Foods and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Natural Foods's current FCF Margin % is 0.70%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 0.87. 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$28.37, compared to a current price of R$67.09 — trading 136.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 0.70%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 0.87 and 61.9% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.84. United Natural Foods' overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Natural Foods (BSP:U2NF34), the current FCF Margin % is 0.70% as of Apr. 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$67.09 is trading 136.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$28.37.
GuruFocus considers United Natural Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:U2NF34:
FCF Margin %: 0.70% (20% below median its 10-year median of 0.87)
GF Value™: R$28.37 vs. price of R$67.09 (136.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.9% below the Retail - Defensive median (#180 of 310)
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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