United Natural FoodsBSP:U2NF34 30 Quick Ratio is 0.51 as of Apr. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 0.60. 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 worse than 74.68% on this metric.
United Natural Foods has a quick ratio of 0.51. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Natural Foods's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:U2NF34'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49 Med: 0.6 Max: 1.07
Current: 0.51
During the past 13 years, United Natural Foods's highest Quick Ratio was 1.07. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 0.60.
BSP:U2NF34's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 74.68% of 312
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.87
vs BSP:U2NF34: 0.51
United Natural Foods (BSP:U2NF34) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
United Natural Foods Quick Ratio Related Terms
United Natural Foods Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Natural Foods's Quick Ratio can be seen below:
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BSP:U2NF34 vs CHEF, ANDE, AVO: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, United Natural Foods's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Natural Foods's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Natural Foods's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
United Natural Foods's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Quick Ratio of 0.51 as of Apr. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on United Natural Foods and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 0.60. Over the past decade, United Natural Foods' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 1.07. According to the industry distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #233 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 74.7%.
Is United Natural Foods' Quick Ratio too high?
United Natural Foods' current Quick Ratio of 0.51 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 1.07. The Retail - Defensive industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. United Natural Foods' value of 0.51 is 41.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #233 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below 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' Quick Ratio compare to CHEF and ANDE?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #233 out of 312 companies for Quick Ratio. This places United Natural Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. United Natural Foods' value of 0.51 is 41.4% below this benchmark. Historically, United Natural Foods' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 1.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.60 vs. the industry median of 0.87, 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 Quick Ratio for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Quick Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.87, based on 312 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Natural Foods's current Quick Ratio of 0.51 is 41.4% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on United Natural Foods and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Quick Ratio is 0.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Natural Foods's current Quick Ratio is 0.51, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 0.60. 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 Quick Ratio is 0.51, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.60 and 41.4% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.87. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Natural Foods (BSP:U2NF34), the current Quick Ratio is 0.51 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 (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:
Quick Ratio: 0.51 (15% below median its 10-year median of 0.60)
GF Value™: R$28.37 vs. price of R$67.09 (136.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.4% below the Retail - Defensive median (#233 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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