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United Natural FoodsMEX:UNFI 32 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:UNFI with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN364.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 198 Retail - Defensive companies, United Natural Foods ranks worse than 505050% on this metric.
United Natural Foods's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Natural Foods's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:UNFI's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Industry Median: 3.445 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
United Natural Foods (MEX:UNFI) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
United Natural Foods 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
MEX:UNFI vs ANDE, CHEF, AVO: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, United Natural Foods's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Natural Foods's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Natural Foods's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
United Natural Foods 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
United Natural Foods (MEX:UNFI) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 26, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on United Natural Foods and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #999999 out of 198 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Is United Natural Foods' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
United Natural Foods' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #999999 out of 198 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, United Natural Foods has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Natural Foods' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ANDE and CHEF?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, United Natural Foods ranks #999999 out of 198 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places United Natural Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.45. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.45, based on 198 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on United Natural Foods and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Natural Foods's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. 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 (MEX:UNFI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN364.84, compared to a current price of MXN865.00 — trading 137.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. United Natural Foods' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Natural Foods (MEX:UNFI), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 26, 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 (MEX:UNFI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Natural Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN865.00 is trading 137.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN364.84.
GuruFocus considers United Natural Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:UNFI:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: MXN364.84 vs. price of MXN865.00 (137.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:UNFI 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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