United Natural Foods Inc (UNFI)

Return on equity (ROE)

Aug 3, 2024 Jul 29, 2023 Jul 30, 2022 Jul 31, 2021 Aug 1, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands -112,000 24,000 248,000 149,000 -274,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,641,000 1,743,000 1,791,000 1,515,000 1,145,000
ROE -6.83% 1.38% 13.85% 9.83% -23.93%

August 3, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $-112,000K ÷ $1,641,000K
= -6.83%

United Natural Foods Inc's return on equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past five years, ranging from -23.93% in 2020 to 13.85% in 2022. The negative ROE in 2020 indicates that the company's net income was insufficient to cover its shareholders' equity, raising concerns about profitability and efficiency. However, there was a significant improvement in 2022 with a 13.85% ROE, suggesting enhanced profitability and better utilization of equity. The decrease in ROE to 6.83% in 2024 may indicate potential challenges in generating returns for shareholders. Overall, the company's ROE performance has been inconsistent, indicating the need for further analysis to understand the factors affecting profitability and shareholder value.


Peer comparison

Aug 3, 2024