United Natural Foods Inc (UNFI)

Return on equity (ROE)

Aug 3, 2024 Apr 27, 2024 Jan 27, 2024 Oct 28, 2023 Jul 29, 2023 Apr 29, 2023 Jan 28, 2023 Oct 29, 2022 Jul 30, 2022 Apr 30, 2022 Jan 29, 2022 Oct 30, 2021 Jul 31, 2021 May 1, 2021 Jan 30, 2021 Oct 31, 2020 Aug 1, 2020 May 2, 2020 Feb 1, 2020 Nov 2, 2019
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands -112,000 -143,000 -115,000 -81,000 24,000 131,000 191,000 238,000 248,000 252,000 233,000 226,000 149,000 158,366 198,497 108,787 -274,140 -307,309 -338,348 -649,363
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,641,000 1,681,000 1,692,000 1,699,000 1,743,000 1,841,000 1,842,000 1,835,000 1,791,000 1,785,000 1,684,000 1,589,000 1,515,000 1,302,440 1,230,220 1,150,140 1,145,000 1,169,820 1,102,060 1,126,560
ROE -6.83% -8.51% -6.80% -4.77% 1.38% 7.12% 10.37% 12.97% 13.85% 14.12% 13.84% 14.22% 9.83% 12.16% 16.14% 9.46% -23.94% -26.27% -30.70% -57.64%

August 3, 2024 calculation

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

United Natural Foods Inc's return on equity (ROE) has been fluctuating over the past few years. The company experienced negative ROE in some periods, indicating that it generated a net loss or had inefficient use of equity capital. However, there have been instances of positive ROE, with the highest observed at 16.14%.

Overall, the trend in ROE shows some volatility, with the company struggling to maintain consistent profitability and efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity. The significant negative ROE figures in some periods suggest certain challenges or weaknesses in the company's operations or financial performance. Monitoring and understanding the factors influencing these fluctuations are essential for assessing the company's financial health and long-term sustainability.


Peer comparison

Aug 3, 2024