UNFI (United Natural Foods) Interest Expense: $-125 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


UNFI United Natural Foods Inc UNFI
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GF Value $21.58
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is United Natural Foods Interest Expense?

United Natural Foods UNFI +1.94% 58 Interest Expense is $-125 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates UNFI with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. United Natural Foods's interest expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $ -29 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $-125 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. United Natural Foods's Operating Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $ 95 Mil. United Natural Foods's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $ -29 Mil. United Natural Foods's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 3.28. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

United Natural Foods  (NYSE:UNFI) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

United Natural Foods's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-29 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $95 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $2,981 Mil.

United Natural Foods's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=-1*95/-29
=3.28

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

United Natural Foods Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for United Natural Foods's Interest Expense 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.

United Natural Foods Interest Expense Chart

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United Natural Foods Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 $-125 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of $-125 Mil mean?
United Natural Foods (UNFI) has a Interest Expense of $-125 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on United Natural Foods and its competitors.
Is United Natural Foods' Interest Expense too high?
United Natural Foods' current Interest Expense is $-125 Mil. 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' Interest Expense compare to ANDE and CHEF?
United Natural Foods' Interest Expense of $-125 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Interest Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on United Natural Foods and its competitors. United Natural Foods's current Interest Expense is $-125 Mil. 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 (UNFI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.58, compared to a current price of $48.87 — trading 126.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-125 Mil. 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 Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Natural Foods (UNFI), the current Interest Expense is $-125 Mil 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 (UNFI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Natural Foods stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $48.87 is trading 126.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.58. GuruFocus considers United Natural Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for UNFI:

  • Interest Expense: $-125 Mil
  • GF Value™: $21.58 vs. price of $48.87 (126.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the UNFI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

United Natural Foods Business Description

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Address 15 Park Row West, Suite 302, Providence, RI, USA, 02903
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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