United Natural Foods Inc (UNFI)

Receivables turnover

Aug 3, 2024 Jul 29, 2023 Jul 30, 2022 Jul 31, 2021 Aug 1, 2020
Revenue US$ in thousands 30,984,000 30,138,000 28,858,000 26,755,000 26,303,000
Receivables US$ in thousands 991,000 908,000 1,233,000 1,119,000 1,139,630
Receivables turnover 31.27 33.19 23.40 23.91 23.08

August 3, 2024 calculation

Receivables turnover = Revenue ÷ Receivables
= $30,984,000K ÷ $991,000K
= 31.27

The receivables turnover ratio for United Natural Foods Inc has varied over the past five years. The company's ability to collect its accounts receivable improved from 2020 to 2021, as the ratio increased from 23.08 to 23.91. However, there was a slight decrease in the receivables turnover ratio in 2022, dropping to 23.40.

The most significant improvement in receivables turnover occurred in 2023, when the ratio jumped to 33.19, indicating that the company was able to collect its receivables more efficiently during that period. This positive trend continued into 2024, with the receivables turnover ratio further increasing to 31.27.

Overall, the upward trend in the receivables turnover ratio suggests that United Natural Foods Inc has been effectively managing its accounts receivable and converting them into cash more quickly in recent years. This improvement is a positive sign of the company's financial health and operational efficiency.


Peer comparison

Aug 3, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Receivables turnover
United Natural Foods Inc
UNFI
31.27
Performance Food Group Co
PFGC
23.37
SpartanNash Co
SPTN
23.06
The Chefs Warehouse Inc
CHEF
10.15