United Natural Foods (FRA:UN3) Growth Rank: 5 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 44% Below Median

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FRA:UN3 United Natural Foods Inc FRA:UN3
64 GF Score
Price €37.49
GF Value €20.95
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is United Natural Foods Growth Rank?

United Natural Foods FRA:UN3 +0.35% 64 Growth Rank is 5 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:UN3 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

United Natural Foods has the Growth Rank of 5.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

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FRA:UN3 vs ANDE, AVO, CHEF: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, United Natural Foods's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Natural Foods's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where United Natural Foods's Growth Rank falls into.


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What does a Growth Rank of 5 mean?
United Natural Foods (FRA:UN3) has a Growth Rank of 5 as of Sep. 15, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on United Natural Foods and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, United Natural Foods' Growth Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00.
Is United Natural Foods' Growth Rank too high?
United Natural Foods' current Growth Rank of 5 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 9.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, United Natural Foods has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Natural Foods' Growth Rank compare to ANDE and AVO?
United Natural Foods' Growth Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. Historically, United Natural Foods' own Growth Rank has ranged from 2.00 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 Growth Rank for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on United Natural Foods and its competitors. United Natural Foods's current Growth Rank is 5, which is 44% below 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 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 €20.95, compared to a current price of €37.49 — trading 78.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 5, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 9.00. United Natural Foods' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Natural Foods (FRA:UN3), the current Growth Rank is 5 as of Sep. 15, 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 €37.49 is trading 78.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €20.95. GuruFocus considers United Natural Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:UN3:

  • Growth Rank: 5 (44% below median its 10-year median of 9.00)
  • GF Value™: €20.95 vs. price of €37.49 (78.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 15 Park Row West, Suite 302, Providence, RI, USA, 02903
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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