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The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. United Natural Foods's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €6,603 Mil. United Natural Foods's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €781 Mil.
Hence, United Natural Foods's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 8.45.
United Natural Foods (FRA:UN3) Receivables Turnover Explanation
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
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United Natural Foods Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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* 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.
FRA:UN3 vs ANDE, CHEF, AVO: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, United Natural Foods's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Natural Foods's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Natural Foods's Receivables Turnover 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 (FRA:UN3) has a Receivables Turnover of 8.45 as of Apr. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on United Natural Foods and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #104 out of 303 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 34.3%.
Is United Natural Foods' Receivables Turnover too high?
United Natural Foods' current Receivables Turnover is 8.45. The Retail - Defensive industry median Receivables Turnover is 16.42. United Natural Foods' value of 8.45 is 48.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #104 out of 303 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, United Natural Foods has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Natural Foods' Receivables Turnover compare to ANDE and CHEF?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #104 out of 303 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts United Natural Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 16.42. United Natural Foods' value of 8.45 is 48.5% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Retail - Defensive companies is 16.42, based on 303 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Natural Foods's current Receivables Turnover of 8.45 is 48.5% 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on United Natural Foods and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 16.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Natural Foods's current Receivables Turnover is 8.45. 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 €19.04, compared to a current price of €42.88 — trading 125.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 8.45 and 48.5% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 16.42. United Natural Foods' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Natural Foods (FRA:UN3), the current Receivables Turnover is 8.45 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 (FRA:UN3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Natural Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €42.88 is trading 125.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €19.04.
GuruFocus considers United Natural Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:UN3:
Receivables Turnover: 8.45
GF Value™: €19.04 vs. price of €42.88 (125.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.5% below the Retail - Defensive median (#104 of 303)
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 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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