Is UNITED NATURAL FOODS INC (UNFI) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from July 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 155.3% / 30% | 2.0% / 30% | 49.2% / 30% | 0.01% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 155.3% / 33% | 2.0% / 33% | 49.2% / 33% | 0.01% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 45.4% / 33% | 0.6% / 33% | 14.4% / 33% | 0.01% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 155.3% / 33% | 2.0% / 33% | 49.2% / 33% | 0.01% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 45.4% / 33% | 0.6% / 33% | 14.4% / 50% | 0.01% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 13.5% | |
| Operating Margin | 1.1% | |
| Net Margin | -0.2% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -4.8% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 2.1% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $470M |
| Free Cash Flow | $239M |
| Total Debt | $3.5B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 208.7 |
| Current Ratio | 1.3 |
| Total Assets | $7.6B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $45.12 |
| 50-Day MA | $38.89 |
| 200-Day MA | $33.32 |
| Avg Volume | 789K |
| Beta | 0.9 |
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52-Week Range
$20.78
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About UNITED NATURAL FOODS INC (UNFI)
United Natural Foods, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the distribution of natural, organic, specialty, produce, and conventional grocery and non-food products in the United States and Canada. It operates in three segments: Natural, Wholesale, and Retail. The company distributes grocery and general merchandise, perishables, frozen food, wellness and personal care items, bulk and foodservice, home, health and beauty care, pharmacy, pet food, produce, meat, dairy, and organic/non-GMO products under the ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY, SHOPPERS VALUE, WILD HARVEST, Field Day, STONE RIDGE CREAMERY, EQUALINE, CULINARY CIRCLE, and WOODSTOCK brands. It also engages in the manufacture of natural and organic snack food; importing, roasting, packaging, and distributing of nuts, dried fruit, seeds, trail mixes, granola, natural and organic snack items, and confections under the Woodstock Farms Manufacturing brand; and operation of grocery and liquor stores under the Cub Foods and Shoppers brands. In addition, the company provides shelf and planogram management, retail store support, pricing strategy, shelf tags, electronic payments and coupon processing, store layout and design, equipment sourcing and procurement, point-of-sale hardware and software, network and data hosting solutions, consumer convenience services, automation tools, sustainability services, and administrative back-office solutions; consumer and trade marketing programs; and programs to support suppliers in understanding its markets. Further, it offers web and digital marketing services, such as websites, digital coupon and loyalty programs, mobile applications, e-commerce, and circular programs; and various supply chain, digital, and professional services. It serves grocery chains, retailers, and wholesale customers. United Natural Foods, Inc. was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is UNITED NATURAL FOODS INC (UNFI) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), UNITED NATURAL FOODS INC is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is UNITED NATURAL FOODS INC's debt ratio?
UNITED NATURAL FOODS INC's debt ratio is 155.3% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 45.4%.
What are UNITED NATURAL FOODS INC's key financial metrics?
UNITED NATURAL FOODS INC has a market capitalization of $2.8B, and revenue of $31.8B. The company maintains a gross margin of 13.5% and a net margin of -0.2%. Return on equity stands at -4.8%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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