United Natural FoodsFRA:UN3 +2.49%58 Net Margin % is 0.43% as of Apr. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 0.32. GuruFocus rates FRA:UN3 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, United Natural Foods ranks worse than 80% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Natural Foods's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:UN3'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.28 Med: 0.32 Max: 1.59
Current: -0.12
FRA:UN3's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 80% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.155
vs FRA:UN3: -0.12
United Natural Foods (FRA:UN3) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
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United Natural Foods Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Natural Foods's Net 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.
FRA:UN3 vs CHEF, ANDE, AVO: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, United Natural Foods's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Natural Foods's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Natural Foods's Net 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 (FRA:UN3) has a Net Margin % of 0.43% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on United Natural Foods and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 0.32. According to the industry distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #248 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 80%.
Is United Natural Foods' Net Margin % too high?
United Natural Foods' current Net Margin % of 0.43% is 34% above median its 10-year median of 0.32. The Retail - Defensive industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. United Natural Foods' value of 0.43% is 80% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #248 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' Net Margin % compare to CHEF and ANDE?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #248 out of 310 companies for Net Margin %. This places United Natural Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. United Natural Foods' value of 0.43% is 80% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.32 vs. the industry median of 2.16, 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 Net Margin % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.16, based on 310 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Natural Foods's current Net Margin % of 0.43% is 80% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on United Natural Foods and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Natural Foods's current Net Margin % is 0.43%, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 0.32. 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 €18.80, compared to a current price of €44.47 — trading 136.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.43%, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 0.32 and 80% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.16. United Natural Foods' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Natural Foods (FRA:UN3), the current Net Margin % is 0.43% 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 €44.47 is trading 136.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €18.80.
GuruFocus considers United Natural Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:UN3:
Net Margin %: 0.43% (34% above median its 10-year median of 0.32)
GF Value™: €18.80 vs. price of €44.47 (136.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 80% below the Retail - Defensive median (#248 of 310)
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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