Sysco Corporation (SYY)vsUnited Natural Foods Inc (UNFI)
SYY
Sysco Corporation
$83.21
+1.09%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $38.25B
UNFI
United Natural Foods Inc
$44.45
+0.77%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $2.69B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sysco Corporation generates 171% more annual revenue ($84.55B vs $31.15B). SYY leads profitability with a 2.1% profit margin vs 0.3%. UNFI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.09. SYY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
SYY
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
UNFI
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-18.8%
Fair Value
$74.09
Current Price
$83.21
$9.12 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for UNFI.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 66 in profit
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 14.9x book value
4.7% revenue growth
2.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.8%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
0.3% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.1%
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SYY
The strongest argument for SYY centers on Return on Equity, 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 : SYY
The primary concerns for SYY are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 5.61 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 2.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : UNFI
The primary concerns for UNFI are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Debt-to-equity of 1.97 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 0.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
UNFI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.81 — expect wider price swings.
SYY is growing revenue faster at 4.7% — sustainability is the question.
SYY generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor FOOD DISTRIBUTION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SYY scores higher overall (54/100 vs 49/100). 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.
Sysco Corporation
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · FOOD DISTRIBUTION · USA
Sysco Corporation is an American multinational corporation involved in marketing and distributing food products, smallwares, kitchen equipment and tabletop items to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, hospitality businesses like hotels and inns, and wholesale to other companies that provide foodservice (like Aramark and Sodexo). The company is headquartered in the Energy Corridor district of Houston, Texas.
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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