United Foods Co PSC (DFM:UFC) Financial Strength: 10 (As of Mar. 2026) — 11% Above Median

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DFM:UFC United Foods Co PSC DFM:UFC
80 GF Score
Price د.إ11.40
GF Value د.إ14.23
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is United Foods Co PSC Financial Strength?

United Foods Co PSC DFM:UFC 80 Financial Strength is 10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates DFM:UFC with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ14.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

United Foods Co PSC has the Financial Strength Rank of 10. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

United Foods Co PSC shows strong financial strength.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

United Foods Co PSC's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 66.00. United Foods Co PSC's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.02. As of today, United Foods Co PSC's Altman Z-Score is 5.10.


United Foods Co PSC  (DFM:UFC) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

United Foods Co PSC has the Financial Strength Rank of 10. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


United Foods Co PSC Financial Strength Related Terms


DFM:UFC vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, United Foods Co PSC's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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 Foods Co PSC Financial Strength vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Foods Co PSC's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where United Foods Co PSC's Financial Strength falls into.


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United Foods Co PSC Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

United Foods Co PSC's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ-0.3 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ16.8 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ12.0 Mil.

United Foods Co PSC's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*16.765/-0.254
=66.00

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

United Foods Co PSC's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(1.11 + 11.961) / 833.084
=0.02

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

United Foods Co PSC has a Z-score of 5.10, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 5.1 is strong.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 10 mean?
United Foods Co PSC (DFM:UFC) has a Financial Strength of 10 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on United Foods Co PSC and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, United Foods Co PSC's Financial Strength has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00.
Is United Foods Co PSC's Financial Strength too high?
United Foods Co PSC's current Financial Strength of 10 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 9.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, United Foods Co PSC has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Foods Co PSC's Financial Strength compare to KHC and GIS?
United Foods Co PSC's Financial Strength of 10 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Historically, United Foods Co PSC's own Financial Strength has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on United Foods Co PSC and its competitors. United Foods Co PSC's current Financial Strength is 10, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 9.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Foods Co PSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Foods Co PSC (DFM:UFC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ14.23, compared to a current price of د.إ11.40 — trading 19.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 10, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 9.00. United Foods Co PSC's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Foods Co PSC (DFM:UFC), the current Financial Strength is 10 as of Mar. 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 Foods Co PSC (DFM:UFC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Foods Co PSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of د.إ11.40 is trading 19.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ14.23. GuruFocus considers United Foods Co PSC to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DFM:UFC:

  • Financial Strength: 10 (11% above median its 10-year median of 9.00)
  • GF Value™: د.إ14.23 vs. price of د.إ11.40 (19.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the DFM:UFC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


United Foods Co PSC Business Description

Address Al Quoz 1, P.O. Box 5836, Dubai, ARE
United Foods Co PSC is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and marketing of vegetable ghee, cooking oil, margarine, butter products, and fat, including the trading of other food products. The company offers its products through brands like Aseel, Nawar, Safi, Mumtaz, Super Sun, and others. Geographically, it operates in the United Arab Emirates, the GCC other than UAE, and the rest of the world, out of which the maximum revenue is generated from the United Arab Emirates.
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