United Natural Foods (FRA:UN3) Inventory Turnover: 3.36 (As of Apr. 2026)


FRA:UN3 United Natural Foods Inc FRA:UN3
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What is United Natural Foods Inventory Turnover?

United Natural Foods FRA:UN3 +1.08% 58 Inventory Turnover is 3.36 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:UN3 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. United Natural Foods's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €5,706 Mil. United Natural Foods's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €1,699 Mil. United Natural Foods's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 3.36.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. United Natural Foods's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 27.17.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. United Natural Foods's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.26.

United Natural Foods  (FRA:UN3) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

United Natural Foods's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2026 )*Days in Period
=1698.7545/5706.27*365 / 4
=27.17

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

United Natural Foods's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=1698.7545 / 6603.165
=0.26

* 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.

Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

United Natural Foods Inventory Turnover Related Terms

United Natural Foods Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for United Natural Foods's Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover Chart

United Natural Foods Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Inventory Turnover
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United Natural Foods Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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United Natural Foods Inventory Turnover Calculation

United Natural Foods's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Jul. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Jul. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Jul. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Jul. 2025 )) / count )
=23620.634 / ((2009.038 + 1795.415) / 2 )
=23620.634 / 1902.2265
=12.42

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

Inventory Turnover (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Jan. 2026 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 )) / count )
=5706.27 / ((1692.639 + 1704.87) / 2 )
=5706.27 / 1698.7545
=3.36

* 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 Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 3.36 mean?
United Natural Foods (FRA:UN3) has a Inventory Turnover of 3.36 as of Apr. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on United Natural Foods and its competitors.
Is United Natural Foods' Inventory Turnover too high?
United Natural Foods' current Inventory Turnover is 3.36. 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' Inventory Turnover compare to ANDE and CHEF?
United Natural Foods' Inventory Turnover of 3.36 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 Inventory Turnover for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on United Natural Foods and its competitors. United Natural Foods's current Inventory Turnover is 3.36. 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 €18.16, compared to a current price of €41.02 — trading 125.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 3.36. United Natural Foods' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Natural Foods (FRA:UN3), the current Inventory Turnover is 3.36 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 (FRA:UN3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Natural Foods stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €41.02 is trading 125.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €18.16. GuruFocus considers United Natural Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:UN3:

  • Inventory Turnover: 3.36
  • GF Value™: €18.16 vs. price of €41.02 (125.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

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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