United Natural FoodsBSP:U2NF34 30 PEG Ratio is 2.06 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 1.47. 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 155 Retail - Defensive companies, United Natural Foods ranks worse than 87.74% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Natural Foods's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:U2NF34'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.87 Med: 1.47 Max: 8.18
Current: 8.18
During the past 13 years, United Natural Foods's highest PEG Ratio was 8.18. The lowest was 0.87. And the median was 1.47.
BSP:U2NF34's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 87.74% of 155
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.69
vs BSP:U2NF34: 8.18
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
United Natural Foods (BSP:U2NF34) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
United Natural Foods PEG Ratio Related Terms
United Natural Foods PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Natural Foods's PEG Ratio can be seen below:
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BSP:U2NF34 vs CHEF, ANDE, AVO: PEG Ratio Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, United Natural Foods's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Natural Foods's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Natural Foods's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
United Natural Foods (BSP:U2NF34) has a PEG Ratio of 2.06 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on United Natural Foods and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 1.47. Over the past decade, United Natural Foods' PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.87 to 8.18. According to the industry distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #136 out of 155 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 87.7%.
Is United Natural Foods' PEG Ratio too high?
United Natural Foods' current PEG Ratio of 2.06 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 1.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.87 to a high of 8.18. The Retail - Defensive industry median PEG Ratio is 1.69. United Natural Foods' value of 2.06 is 21.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #136 out of 155 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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' PEG Ratio compare to CHEF and ANDE?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #136 out of 155 companies for PEG Ratio. This places United Natural Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.69. United Natural Foods' value of 2.06 is 21.9% above this benchmark. Historically, United Natural Foods' own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.87 to 8.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.47 vs. the industry median of 1.69, 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 PEG Ratio for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median PEG Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.69, based on 155 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Natural Foods's current PEG Ratio of 2.06 is 21.9% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on United Natural Foods and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Natural Foods's current PEG Ratio is 2.06, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 1.47. 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 PEG Ratio is 2.06, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 1.47 and 21.9% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.69. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Natural Foods (BSP:U2NF34), the current PEG Ratio is 2.06 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:
PEG Ratio: 2.06 (40% above median its 10-year median of 1.47)
GF Value™: R$28.37 vs. price of R$67.09 (136.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.9% above the Retail - Defensive median (#136 of 155)
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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