United Natural Foods (BSP:U2NF34) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


BSP:U2NF34 United Natural Foods Inc BSP:U2NF34
30 GF Score
Price R$67.09
GF Value R$28.37
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is United Natural Foods Moat Score?

United Natural Foods BSP:U2NF34 30 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 25, 2026. 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 317 Retail - Defensive companies, United Natural Foods ranks better than 84.23% on this metric.

United Natural Foods has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

United Natural Foods has Narrow Moat: United Natural Foods Inc has a discernible but modest moat due to its distribution network and market presence. However, it lacks strong brand strength and significant customer switching costs.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes United Natural Foods might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

United Natural Foods  (BSP:U2NF34) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

United Natural Foods Moat Score Related Terms

BSP:U2NF34 vs CHEF, ANDE, AVO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, United Natural Foods's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Natural Foods's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where United Natural Foods's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
United Natural Foods (BSP:U2NF34) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #50 out of 317 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 15.8%.
Is United Natural Foods' Moat Score too high?
United Natural Foods' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #50 out of 317 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Moat Score compare to CHEF and ANDE?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #50 out of 317 companies for Moat Score. This places United Natural Foods in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. United Natural Foods's current Moat Score is 4. 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 Moat Score is 4. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Natural Foods (BSP:U2NF34), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 25, 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:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: R$28.37 vs. price of R$67.09 (136.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 30/100 with 8 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges UNFI:USAUN3:Germany
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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