United Natural Foods (FRA:UN3) Stock Based Compensation: €51 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)

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FRA:UN3 United Natural Foods Inc FRA:UN3
60 GF Score
Price €42.66
GF Value €18.77
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is United Natural Foods Stock Based Compensation?

United Natural Foods FRA:UN3 +2.80% 60 Stock Based Compensation is €51 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:UN3 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

United Natural Foods's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €15 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €51 Mil.

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United Natural Foods Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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United Natural Foods Annual Data
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United Natural Foods Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €51 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of €51 Mil mean?
United Natural Foods (FRA:UN3) has a Stock Based Compensation of €51 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for United Natural Foods and its competitors.
Is United Natural Foods' Stock Based Compensation too high?
United Natural Foods' current Stock Based Compensation is €51 Mil. Overall, United Natural Foods has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Natural Foods' Stock Based Compensation compare to ANDE and CHEF?
United Natural Foods' Stock Based Compensation of €51 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Stock Based Compensation for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for United Natural Foods and its competitors. United Natural Foods's current Stock Based Compensation is €51 Mil. 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 €18.77, compared to a current price of €42.66 — trading 127.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is €51 Mil. United Natural Foods' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Natural Foods (FRA:UN3), the current Stock Based Compensation is €51 Mil 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 €42.66 is trading 127.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €18.77. GuruFocus considers United Natural Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:UN3:

  • Stock Based Compensation: €51 Mil
  • GF Value™: €18.77 vs. price of €42.66 (127.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 6 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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