Chefs [CHEF] vs United Natural Foods [UNFI] Detailed Stock Comparison
Chefs
NASDAQ
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United Natural Foods
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 19 vital metrics comparison: Chefs wins in 10 metrics, United Natural Foods wins in 9 metrics, with 0 ties. Chefs appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Chefs | United Natural Foods | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 38.81 | 40.80 | Chefs |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 4.59 | 0.97 | United Natural Foods |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 166.76 | 220.75 | Chefs |
| PEG Ratio | 35.52 | 25.11 | United Natural Foods |
| EV/EBITDA | 16.44 | 9.48 | United Natural Foods |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 1.76% | -0.21% | Chefs |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 3.89% | 0.89% | Chefs |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 3.89% | 0.89% | Chefs |
| Return on Equity | 13.64% | -3.99% | Chefs |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 4.86% | 1.69% | Chefs |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $103.56M | $-92.00M | Chefs |
| 1-Year Return | 72.27% | 109.21% | United Natural Foods |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.65 | 0.05 | United Natural Foods |
| Enterprise Value | $3.40B | $5.11B | United Natural Foods |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 0.86 | 0.16 | United Natural Foods |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 24.58% | 13.43% | Chefs |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $103 | $538 | United Natural Foods |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $1.62 | $-1.14 | Chefs |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.83 | 0.83 | United Natural Foods |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Chefs vs United Natural Foods Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chefs | -1.67% | -6.73% | 0.19% | 0.75% | 15.82% | 26.54% |
| United Natural Foods | -1.77% | -3.33% | 15.43% | -4.18% | -13.77% | -5.36% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chefs | 72.27% | 84.72% | 313.41% | 273.40% | 254.25% | 254.25% |
| United Natural Foods | 109.21% | -43.42% | 28.18% | -44.19% | -24.34% | -16.42% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Chefs vs United Natural Foods
| Metric | CHEF | UNFI |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $2.56B | $1.58B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Small cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 710,740 | 900,350 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 574,140 | 1,176,513 |
| Last Close | $62.88 | $26.11 |
| 52 Week Range | $35.99 - $68.94 | $12.00 - $34.76 |
| % from 52W High | -8.79% | -24.88% |
| All-Time High | $68.94 (Aug 01, 2025) | $83.91 (Mar 02, 2015) |
| % from All-Time High | -8.79% | -68.88% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.08% | 0.08% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.37% | 0.07% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.02% | 0.00% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.04% | 0.01% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.14% | -0.04% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 166.76 | 220.75 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $13.69 | $26.82 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $2.38 | $0.89 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $156.90M | $509.00M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $106.23M | $336.12M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Chefs vs United Natural Foods
| Metric | CHEF | UNFI |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 38.81 | 40.80 |
| Forward P/E | 35.52 | 25.11 |
| PEG Ratio | 35.52 | 25.11 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.65 | 0.05 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 4.59 | 0.97 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $2.56B | $1.58B |
| Enterprise Value | $3.40B | $5.11B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 0.86 | 0.16 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 16.44 | 9.48 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.83 | 0.83 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $13.69 | $26.82 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Chefs vs United Natural Foods
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | CHEF | UNFI |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $950.75M | $8.06B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $724.75M | $6.98B |
| Gross Profit | $226.00M | $1.08B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $22.74M | $57.00M |
| EBITDA | $41.07M | $142.00M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $12.48M | $-16.00M |
| Income Tax | $2.19M | $-9.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $10.29M | $-7.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | CHEF | UNFI |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $116.53M | $52.00M |
| Total Current Assets | $835.02M | $3.43B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $407.26M | $2.43B |
| Long-Term Debt | $869.73M | $3.40B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $541.64M | $1.62B |
| Retained Earnings | $152.23M | $1.11B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $647.95M | $3.28B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | CHEF | UNFI |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $12.72M | $160.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $4.52M | $119.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-14.00M | $-1.27B |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-10.00M | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | CHEF | UNFI |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 4.21M | 4.98M |
| Short Ratio | 7.72 | 3.78 |
| Short % of Float | 0.14% | 0.12% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 710,740 | 900,350 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 574,140 | 1,176,513 |
| Shares Outstanding | 40.25M | 59.50M |
| Float Shares | 36.29M | 59.71M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.11% | 0.02% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.96% | 0.92% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Chefs vs United Natural Foods
| Metric | CHEF | UNFI |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | N/A |