United Natural Foods Inc (UNFI)vsUS Foods Holding Corp (USFD)
UNFI
United Natural Foods Inc
$44.45
+0.77%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $2.69B
USFD
US Foods Holding Corp
$95.34
-0.75%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $22.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
US Foods Holding Corp generates 29% more annual revenue ($40.13B vs $31.15B). USFD leads profitability with a 1.8% profit margin vs 0.3%. USFD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.24. USFD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
UNFI
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
USFD
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Earnings expanding 29.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
0.3% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.1%
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.5% revenue growth
1.8% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : USFD
The strongest argument for USFD centers on PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.24 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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.
Bear Case : USFD
The primary concerns for USFD are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Thin 1.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
USFD carries more volatility with a beta of 0.82 — expect wider price swings.
USFD is growing revenue faster at 4.5% — sustainability is the question.
USFD generates stronger free cash flow (355M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
USFD scores higher overall (59/100 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.
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.
US Foods Holding Corp
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · FOOD DISTRIBUTION · USA
US Foods Holding Corp. The company is headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois.
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