Coca-Cola European Partners PLC (CCEP)vsUnited Natural Foods Inc (UNFI)
CCEP
Coca-Cola European Partners PLC
$94.74
+2.96%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $42.89B
UNFI
United Natural Foods Inc
$55.52
+4.81%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $3.13B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
United Natural Foods Inc generates 51% more annual revenue ($31.54B vs $20.90B). CCEP leads profitability with a 9.3% profit margin vs -0.3%. UNFI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.09. CCEP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
CCEP
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
UNFI
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 43 in profit
Earnings expanding 68.3% YoY
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
0.2% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Operating margin of 1.1%
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -5.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 2.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CCEP
The strongest argument for CCEP centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : UNFI
The strongest argument for UNFI centers on Altman Z-Score, Price/Book. PEG of 1.09 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CCEP
The primary concerns for CCEP are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : UNFI
The primary concerns for UNFI are Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.09 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CCEP profiles as a value stock while UNFI is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
UNFI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.82 — expect wider price swings.
CCEP is growing revenue faster at 0.2% — sustainability is the question.
CCEP generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CCEP scores higher overall (57/100 vs 42/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Coca-Cola European Partners PLC
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · BEVERAGES - NON-ALCOHOLIC · USA
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC produces, distributes and sells a variety of ready-to-drink non-alcoholic beverages. The company is headquartered in Uxbridge, the United Kingdom.
Visit Website →United Natural Foods Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · FOOD DISTRIBUTION · USA
United Natural Foods, Inc. distributes natural, organic, specialty, agricultural and conventional, edible and non-food products in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island.
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