United Natural FoodsBSP:U2NF34 30 ROA % is 1.78% as of Apr. 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 1.15. 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 81.09% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. United Natural Foods's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was R$664 Mil.
United Natural Foods's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was R$37,403 Mil. Therefore, United Natural Foods's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.78%.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Natural Foods's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:U2NF34'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.62 Med: 1.15 Max: 5.56
Current: -0.51
During the past 13 years, United Natural Foods's highest ROA % was 5.56%. The lowest was -5.62%. And the median was 1.15%.
BSP:U2NF34's ROA % is ranked worse than 81.09% of 312
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.56
vs BSP:U2NF34: -0.51
United Natural Foods (BSP:U2NF34) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* 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.
For the Food Distribution subindustry, United Natural Foods's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Natural Foods's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Natural Foods's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
United Natural Foods (BSP:U2NF34) has a ROA % of 1.78% as of Apr. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on United Natural Foods and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 1.15. According to the industry distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #253 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 81.1%.
Is United Natural Foods' ROA % too high?
United Natural Foods' current ROA % of 1.78% is 55% above median its 10-year median of 1.15. The Retail - Defensive industry median ROA % is 3.56. United Natural Foods' value of 1.78% is 50% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #253 out of 312 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' ROA % compare to CHEF and ANDE?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #253 out of 312 companies for ROA %. This places United Natural Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.56. United Natural Foods' value of 1.78% is 50% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.15 vs. the industry median of 3.56, 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 ROA % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median ROA % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.56, based on 312 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Natural Foods's current ROA % of 1.78% is 50% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on United Natural Foods and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median ROA % is 3.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Natural Foods's current ROA % is 1.78%, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 1.15. 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 ROA % is 1.78%, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 1.15 and 50% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.56. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Natural Foods (BSP:U2NF34), the current ROA % is 1.78% 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:
ROA %: 1.78% (55% above median its 10-year median of 1.15)
GF Value™: R$28.37 vs. price of R$67.09 (136.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50% below the Retail - Defensive median (#253 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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