Stock Analysis
US Foods Holding Corp.USFD
P/E 30.30×· 5Y range 19.95–283.66×· 50th percentile of history
Sector: Consumer Defensive · Industry: Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products
AnalystsStrong Buy22 analystsP/E 30.3× sits at the 50th percentile of its 5.0513347022587265-year history.
Cash covers 1% of debt · Q2 2026.
PMP Verdict
High quality, fairly valued
Strengths
- Quality97
- Growth87
Risks
- Profitability43
Strong fundamentals at a reasonable valuation.
Bull Case
- ✓Piotroski F-Score 7/9 — high earnings quality
- ✓Altman Z 3.3 — safe-zone balance sheet
- ✓ROE 17.0% — efficient capital deployment
What's happening with USFD
Profile
Strong earnings quality and growth; moat and profitability lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation61/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (50th pct)12/25
- FCF yield (4.3%)12/25
- P/S (0.5x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (21.7x)12/25
- Growth87/100 · Strong
- Revenue CAGR (7.5%)12/25
- Net income CAGR (42.5%)25/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (41.7%)25/25
- Fwd implied growth (42.2%)25/25
- Profitability43/100 · Weak
- ROIC (10.4%)12/25
- ROE (17.0%)20/25
- Net margin (1.8%)6/25
- Operating margin (3.1%)5/25
- Financial Health52/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (3.25)25/25
- Current ratio (1.14)12/25
- Interest coverage (2.1x)10/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 37%)5/25
- Quality97/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (7/9)22/25
- Beneish M (-2.69)25/25
- FCF conversion (130%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 1.2%)25/25
- Moat30/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (0/10 yrs)0/25
- Median gross margin (17.3%)0/25
- FCF-positive years (10/10 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -1.0%)5/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Interest coverage 2.1× — thin debt cushion
About US Foods Holding Corp.
US Foods is a leading domestic foodservice distributor, generating $39 billion in sales in fiscal 2025 and capturing a 10% share of the fragmented industry. Show more
The firm sells and distributes more than 350,000 food and nonfood products to around 250,000 customer locations, including independent restaurants (33% of fiscal 2025 sales), chain restaurants (23%), healthcare and hospitality clients (27%), and other end markets (17%), largely consisting of education and government contracts. US Foods also operates 98 cash-and-carry locations under the Chef'Store banner. The firm's physical network spans 76 distribution facilities and 14 broadline production centers.
Headquarters: ROSEMONT, IL · Employees: 30,000 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
61BP/E (TTM)30.3xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 19.9x–283.7x · 50th pct
P/FCF23.0xB
Grade B: FairPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield4.3%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -3.5%–9.6% · 40th pct
P/S (TTM)0.55xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 0.2x–0.6x · 97th pct
EV/EBIT21.7xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 14.3x–50.2x · 66th pct
EV/Sales0.7xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E21.3xB
Grade B: FairPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio5.16xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio0.80A
Grade A: CheapFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield0.00%B
Grade B: NoneTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio—
Dividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
43D+ROIC10.4%C
Grade C: AverageNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE17.0%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA5.2%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin1.8%D
Grade D: LowNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin3.1%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin17.6%D
Grade D: LowGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin2.4%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin2.1%D
Grade D: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
87ARevenue CAGR7.5%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR42.5%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)41.7%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth42.2%A
Grade A: HighAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-3.9%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income12.6%C
Grade C: MedStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.2%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
52CAltman Z-Score3.25A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.14xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.68xC
Grade C: Ok(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage2.1xD
Grade D: RiskyEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment5.7yC
Grade C: AverageYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT4.2xD
Grade D: HighLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity1.26xC
Grade C: MedDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.01xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
97A+Piotroski F-Score7/9A
Grade A: StrongFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.69A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion129.9%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability1.2%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue1.1%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover2.84xA
Grade A: HighRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Flitman David E Filed | Flitman David E | Gift | +130.0K | |
Flitman David E Filed | Flitman David E | Gift | -130000 | |
Flitman David E Filed | Flitman David E | Gift | +29.0K | |
Flitman David E Filed | Flitman David E | Gift | -29000 | |
Taylor Randy J Filed | Taylor Randy J | Option exercise | -5199 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taylor Randy J Filed | Taylor Randy J | Option exercise | -6431 | |
Taylor Randy J Filed | Taylor Randy J | SellOpen market sale | -5199 | |
Taylor Randy J Filed | Taylor Randy J | Option exercise | +5.2K |
Option exercise (M) rows report a derivative leg, not an open-market sale — a paired negative entry is the option position being consumed.
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
30DROIC >12% Years0/10 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)17.3%D
Grade D: WeakMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years10/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-1.0%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$3.37
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$0.26
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$19.78
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$5.41B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$56.00M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$5.35B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$4.28B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.43xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$22.06B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.89B
Grade B: MarketPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: US Foods Holding Corp. (USFD)
US Foods Holding Corp. meets 7 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 3.25 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk. Beneish M-Score of -2.69 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Takes ~5.7 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- US Foods Holding Corp. posted a net loss in 1 of 10 available completed fiscal years (2016–2025).
See how USFD ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all USFD moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15 | Regular | 101.35 | +2.95% | 2.08 |
| Oct 15 | After-hours | 101.47 | +3.07% | 2.18 |
| Oct 2 | Regular | 97.35 | +3.64% | 2.63 |
| Oct 2 | After-hours | 96.90 | +3.16% | 2.34 |
Frequently Asked Questions about USFD
What is the current US Foods Holding Corp. (USFD) stock price?
USFD is trading at $101.96 at the last market close, up 0.48% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks USFD pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is USFD stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates US Foods Holding Corp.'s financial health at 52/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is USFD stock overvalued?
US Foods Holding Corp. trades at a trailing P/E of 30.3 and our valuation score rates it 61/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does US Foods Holding Corp. report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for USFD. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does US Foods Holding Corp. operate in?
US Foods Holding Corp. operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, within the Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does US Foods Holding Corp. do?
US Foods is a leading domestic foodservice distributor, generating $39 billion in sales in fiscal 2025 and capturing a 10% share of the fragmented industry.
About US Foods Holding Corp. (USFD) Stock
US Foods Holding Corp. (USFD) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products industry. As of the latest update, US Foods Holding Corp. is trading at $101.96, up 0.48% on the day with a market capitalization of $22.1 billion. The financial health score for USFD is 52/100, which indicates moderate financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for USFD stock.
USFD Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for US Foods Holding Corp. across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 52/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for USFD.
- Sector peers: Compare USFD against 5 other consumer defensive stocks on key financial metrics.
Is USFD a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate US Foods Holding Corp. (USFD) as an investment. The financial health score of 52/100 suggests moderate financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
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