United Natural Foods Inc (UNFI)vsUS Foods Holding Corp (USFD)
UNFI
United Natural Foods Inc
$55.52
+4.81%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $3.13B
USFD
US Foods Holding Corp
$82.21
+2.29%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $20.55B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
US Foods Holding Corp generates 26% more annual revenue ($39.68B vs $31.54B). USFD leads profitability with a 1.7% profit margin vs -0.3%. USFD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.24. USFD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
UNFI
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
USFD
Buy58
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
Areas to Watch
Operating margin of 1.1%
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -5.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 2.6%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
2.8% revenue growth
1.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 2.3%
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. PEG of 0.24 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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.
Bear Case : USFD
The primary concerns for USFD are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Thin 1.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
UNFI profiles as a turnaround stock while USFD is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
USFD carries more volatility with a beta of 0.84 — expect wider price swings.
USFD is growing revenue faster at 2.8% — sustainability is the question.
UNFI generates stronger free cash flow (243M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
USFD scores higher overall (58/100 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.
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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