United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) has a Graham intrinsic value of $13.29 per share. At $47.79 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 260% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 15.8% a year to $31.8B, with an average return on invested capital of 3.1%.

Graham intrinsic value
$13.29
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$47.79
Price vs Graham value
260% above
Market cap
$2.9B
Revenue (FY2025)
$31.8B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
15.8%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
3.1%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$239.0M

UNFI 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $31.8B -$118.0M -$1.95 $239.0M -0.1% -0.5%
FY2024 $31.0B -$112.0M -$1.89 -$92.0M 0.0% 0.1%
FY2023 $30.3B $24.0M $0.40 $301.0M 0.4% 2.5%
FY2022 $28.9B $248.0M $4.07 $80.0M 1.5% 8.0%
FY2021 $26.9B $149.0M $2.48 $304.0M 1.1% 6.6%
FY2020 $26.5B -$274.1M -$5.10 $284.0M -0.7% -3.7%
FY2019 $21.4B -$285.0M -$5.56 $76.7M -1.4% -6.9%
FY2018 $10.2B $165.7M $3.26 $64.4M 2.2% 8.9%
FY2017 $9.3B $130.2M $2.56 $217.2M 2.4% 7.8%
FY2016 $8.5B $125.8M — $255.2M 2.6% 8.1%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

UNITED NATURAL FOODS INC is a consistent compounder, expanding top-line revenue at 15.8% annually over the past decade.

UNITED NATURAL FOODS INC has historically struggled to out-earn its cost of capital, averaging just 3.1% ROIC.

Over the decade, UNITED NATURAL FOODS INC shows that the company has leveraged its balance sheet to sustain operations.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, UNITED NATURAL FOODS INC is modeled at 15.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $13.29 per share.

UNFI stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 15.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, UNFI's intrinsic value is about $13.29 per share.

Is UNFI stock undervalued?

At $47.79 (close on Oct 17, 2026), UNFI trades 260% above its Graham value of $13.29. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has United Natural Foods Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $8.5B in fiscal 2016 to $31.8B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 15.8%. Net income was -$118.0M in fiscal 2025.

Does United Natural Foods Inc. generate free cash flow?

United Natural Foods Inc. generated $239.0M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 9 of the last 10 reported years.

What is UNFI's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 3.1%, and average return on equity was 0.2%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this UNFI data come from?

From United Natural Foods Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Jun 9, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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