UNFI
United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) Management Analysis (2026)
Overall Score
Execution Operating Discipline
Operating margins remain thin but positive, with EBIT margin at 0.37% and operating margin at 0.60%.
Working capital management is solid, with a cash conversion cycle of 14.4 days and inventory days at 26.9.
Capital Allocation Balance Sheet
Leverage remains elevated, with net debt to EBITDA at 7.39x and debt to capital at 66.4%.
Liquidity is adequate but not strong, with a current ratio of 1.33x and quick ratio of 0.51x.
Strategic Clarity Growth Investment
The company continues to operate with limited reinvestment intensity, as capex is only 0.56% of revenue.
ROIC is modest at 2.64%, indicating only limited value creation from invested capital.
Sources
- Company filings (10-K, 10-Q, investor presentations)
- Financial and market data providers
- Public news and industry information
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