United Natural FoodsBSP:U2NF34 30 OCF Yield % is 16.24 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 23.05. 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 312 Retail - Defensive companies, United Natural Foods ranks better than 69.23% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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United Natural Foods OCF Yield % Historical Data
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BSP:U2NF34 vs CHEF, ANDE, AVO: OCF Yield % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, United Natural Foods's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Natural Foods's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Natural Foods's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % of 16.24 as of Jun. 25, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on United Natural Foods and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 23.05. Over the past decade, United Natural Foods' OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.34 to 106.74. According to the industry distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #96 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 30.8%.
Is United Natural Foods' OCF Yield % too high?
United Natural Foods' current OCF Yield % of 16.24 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 23.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.34 to a high of 106.74. The Retail - Defensive industry median OCF Yield % is 9.32. United Natural Foods' value of 16.24 is 74.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #96 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above 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' OCF Yield % compare to CHEF and ANDE?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #96 out of 312 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts United Natural Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 9.32. United Natural Foods' value of 16.24 is 74.3% above this benchmark. Historically, United Natural Foods' own OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.34 to 106.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.05 vs. the industry median of 9.32, United Natural Foods has consistently been above 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 OCF Yield % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median OCF Yield % among Retail - Defensive companies is 9.32, based on 312 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Natural Foods's current OCF Yield % of 16.24 is 74.3% above 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on United Natural Foods and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median OCF Yield % is 9.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Natural Foods's current OCF Yield % is 16.24, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 23.05. 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 OCF Yield % is 16.24, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 23.05 and 74.3% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 9.32. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Natural Foods (BSP:U2NF34), the current OCF Yield % is 16.24 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:
OCF Yield %: 16.24 (30% below median its 10-year median of 23.05)
GF Value™: R$28.37 vs. price of R$67.09 (136.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 74.3% above the Retail - Defensive median (#96 of 312)
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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