US Foods Holding USFD
United StatesConsumer Defensive · Food DistributionUSD
116.00 USD (+20.8%)
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US Foods Holding Corp. is one of the largest wholesale food and consumer products distributors in the United States, supplying restaurants, hospitals, and other institutions with a wide range of products and services.
Key points
from its scores- ✓Good share-price trend8.1
- ✓Favourable backdrop7.1
- ✕Little or no dividend1.5
- ✕Fragile balance sheet4.3
- !Somewhat demanding valuation5.2
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsThe company has good momentum and growth, but leverage and the current valuation limit the potential for near-term appreciation.
US Foods shows earnings growth of 29.2% and an ROIC of 17.4%, but its high leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA of 3.0x) and low operating margin (4.2%) are weaknesses. The valuation is demanding on a P/E basis (29.55), although the forward P/E of 17.31 suggests the market expects improvement.
The main risk is its high leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA of 3.0x) in a rising interest rate environment, which could compress margins and limit financial flexibility.
Context and risks
US Foods is a wholesale food distributor in the US with a leveraged balance sheet (Net Debt/EBITDA of 3.0x) and narrow operating margins (4.2%). The rise in US interest rates increases the cost of servicing its debt, although its defensive business profile and stable cash generation mitigate the impact. No specific regulatory, geopolitical, or business model risks are identified beyond intense competition in the food distribution sector.
Is US Foods Holding stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 42% above the Consumer Defensive median on average.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 29.6 | 19.8 | +50% |
| EV / EBITDA | 14.7 | 10.8 | +35% |
| Price / book | 4.9 | 2.7 | +79% |
| Price / sales | 0.5 | 1.2 | −58% |
Sector: median of the 124 Consumer Defensive companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 5.2 out of 10 (median for Consumer Defensive: 6.3).
Average analyst target: 116.00 USD, +20.8% versus the price.
A premium can be justified if the company is of higher quality or grows faster than its sector: Quality / Moat 5.6 (sector 5.7), Growth 6.8 (sector 5.3).
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Comparing it with its sector does not say whether it is a good buy: this is not investment advice.
Score by category
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at the analysis date · compared with the Consumer Defensive medianValuation
- P/E
- 29.6
- Forward P/E
- 17.3
- EV / EBITDA
- 14.7
- Price / book
- 4.9
- Price / sales
- 0.5
- PEG
- 0.94
- Market cap
- 20.8B USD
- Enterprise value
- 26.1B USD
Profitability
- ROE
- 16.4%
- ROA
- 5.8%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 17.4%
- Gross margin
- 17.6%
- Operating margin
- 4.2%
- Net margin
- 1.8%
- Free cash flow
- 805.1M USD
- FCF yield
- 3.9%
- Cash conversion
- 45%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 5.4B USD
- Net debt
- 5.3B USD
- Cash
- 56.0M USD
- EBITDA
- 1.8B USD
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 3.00
- Debt / equity
- 126.31
- Current ratio
- 1.14
- Quick ratio
- 0.67
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +4.5%
- Earnings growth
- +29.2%
- EPS (TTM)
- 3.25 USD
- EPS (forward)
- 5.55 USD
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 0.0%
- Payout
- 0.0%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 0.86
- Analyst consensus
- Buy (15)
- Target price
- 116.00 USD
- 52-week range
- 69.88 – 111.42
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Is US Foods Holding stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 42% above the Consumer Defensive median on average. Valuation score: 5.2 out of 10 (median for Consumer Defensive: 6.3). Average analyst target: 116.00 USD, +20.8% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does US Foods Holding get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 5.4 out of 10, rank 1,511 of 2,130 (better than 29% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Momentum (8.1) and its weakest, Dividend (1.5). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is US Foods Holding's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 29.6: the share price equals 29.6 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Consumer Defensive median is 19.8. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 17.3.
How much is US Foods Holding worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 20.8B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 26.1B USD.
How much debt does US Foods Holding have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 5.3B USD. That is 3.00 times its EBITDA; the Consumer Defensive median is 2.38.
Does US Foods Holding pay a dividend?
It pays no dividend, or almost none.
How has US Foods Holding stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 27.8% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 69.88 and 111.42 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of US Foods Holding?
15 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Buy” and their average target is 116.00 USD (+20.8% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.