United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) P/E Ratio History
Historical price-to-earnings valuation from 1997 to 2023
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UNFI Valuation Context
How does the current P/E compare to historical and market benchmarks?
P/E Ratio Analysis
As of May 8, 2026, United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of -25.5x, with a stock price of $50.02 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $-1.24.
The current P/E is 272% below its 5-year average of 14.9x. Over the past five years, UNFI's P/E has ranged from a low of 7.7x to a high of 61.2x, placing the current valuation at the 0th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Consumer Defensive sector median P/E of 19.4x, UNFI trades at a 232% discount to its sector peers. The sector includes 149 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.0x to 195.7x.
Relative to the broader market, UNFI trades at a notable discount to the S&P 500 median P/E of 25.1x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
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UNFI P/E vs Peers
P/E ratio compared to closely matched public peers
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $35B | 19.5 | 0.36Best | -4% | |
| $15B | 42.5 | - | -22% | |
| $19B | 29.6 | - | +46%Best | |
| $3B | 47.8 | - | +27% | |
| $42B | 43.1 | - | -58% | |
| $8B | 9.9Lowest | 0.64 | -26% | |
| $2B | 19.4 | - | -11% | |
| $648M | 11.5 | 0.66 | +12% | |
| $637M | 13.8 | 0.79 | +36% | |
| $2.9T | 37.8 | 1.35 | +30% |
Peers sorted by market capitalization. P/E below peers may indicate undervaluation or lower growth expectations. Consider PEG ratio for growth-adjusted comparison.
UNFI Historical P/E Data (1997–2023)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Date | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 Q4 | Mon Jul 31 2023 00:00:00 GM | $20.80 | $0.34 | 61.2x | +150% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Sat Apr 29 2023 00:00:00 GM | $27.27 | $2.14 | 12.7x | -48% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Sat Jan 28 2023 00:00:00 GM | $40.69 | $3.12 | 13.0x | -47% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Sat Oct 29 2022 00:00:00 GM | $42.55 | $3.89 | 10.9x | -55% |
| FY2022 Q4 | Sun Jul 31 2022 00:00:00 GM | $42.51 | $4.07 | 10.4x | -57% |
| FY2022 Q3 | Sat Apr 30 2022 00:00:00 GM | $42.93 | $4.12 | 10.4x | -57% |
| FY2022 Q2 | Sat Jan 29 2022 00:00:00 GM | $37.76 | $3.82 | 9.9x | -60% |
| FY2022 Q1 | Sat Oct 30 2021 00:00:00 GM | $43.39 | $3.74 | 11.6x | -53% |
| FY2021 Q4 | Sat Jul 31 2021 00:00:00 GM | $33.12 | $2.47 | 13.4x | -45% |
| FY2021 Q3 | Sat May 01 2021 00:00:00 GM | $36.86 | $2.67 | 13.8x | -44% |
| FY2021 Q2 | Sat Jan 30 2021 00:00:00 GM | $27.08 | $3.47 | 7.8x | -68% |
| FY2021 Q1 | Sat Oct 31 2020 00:00:00 GM | $14.57 | $1.90 | 7.7x | -69% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 24.5x
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying UNFI stock.
Is UNFI stock overvalued or undervalued?
UNFI trades at -25.5x P/E, below its 5-year average of 14.9x. At the N/A percentile of historical range, the stock is priced at a discount to its own history.
How does UNFI's valuation compare to peers?
United Natural Foods, Inc. P/E of -25.5x compares to sector median of 19.4x. The discount suggests lower growth expectations or higher risk.
What is UNFI's PEG ratio?
UNFI PEG ratio is N/A. Above 2.0 indicates premium valuation relative to growth rate. Historical P/E data spans 1997-2023.