United Natural Foods Inc (UNFI)

Current ratio

Jul 29, 2023 Jul 30, 2022 Jul 31, 2021 Aug 1, 2020 Aug 3, 2019
Total current assets US$ in thousands 3,463,000 3,797,000 3,550,000 3,705,000 3,558,930
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 2,405,000 2,417,000 2,487,000 2,370,000 2,108,940
Current ratio 1.44 1.57 1.43 1.56 1.69

July 29, 2023 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $3,463,000K ÷ $2,405,000K
= 1.44

The current ratio of United Natural Foods Inc. has ranged from 1.43 to 1.69 over the past five years. This ratio measures the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its current assets. A higher current ratio indicates a stronger position to pay off short-term debts. The current ratio has shown some fluctuation but has generally remained above 1, indicating that the company has had sufficient current assets to cover its current liabilities. Overall, the company has maintained a solid level of liquidity over the years. However, a declining trend in the current ratio should be further investigated to understand the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations in the future.


Peer comparison

Jul 29, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Current ratio
United Natural Foods Inc
UNFI
1.44
Performance Food Group Co
PFGC
1.71
SpartanNash Co
SPTN
1.63
The Chefs Warehouse Inc
CHEF
1.89