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U.S. Food Distributors Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 18, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies17
  • 7D1.7%
  • 3M6.1%
  • 1Y19.0%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Food Distributors industry has risen 3.5%, driven by gains from US Foods Holding of 4.0%. Meanwhile, Andersons actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 7.4% in the last week. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 19%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 18% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Food Distributors Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 18 Jun 2026US$84.7bUS$235.3bUS$2.9b19.9x29.7x0.4x
Sat, 16 May 2026US$78.2bUS$235.6bUS$2.8b19.4x27.8x0.3x
Mon, 13 Apr 2026US$77.5bUS$233.3bUS$2.8b22.8x27.2x0.3x
Wed, 11 Mar 2026US$82.1bUS$233.4bUS$2.8b26.5x28.9x0.4x
Fri, 06 Feb 2026US$82.0bUS$233.2bUS$2.7b33.6x30x0.4x
Sun, 04 Jan 2026US$72.2bUS$231.8bUS$2.7b28.7x26.5x0.3x
Tue, 02 Dec 2025US$76.4bUS$231.8bUS$2.7b27.4x28.2x0.3x
Thu, 30 Oct 2025US$75.7bUS$229.5bUS$2.7b24.7x27.8x0.3x
Sat, 27 Sep 2025US$78.3bUS$229.3bUS$2.8b26.3x28.1x0.3x
Mon, 25 Aug 2025US$79.2bUS$239.0bUS$2.8b34.7x28.6x0.3x
Wed, 23 Jul 2025US$79.9bUS$235.6bUS$2.9b36.9x27.8x0.3x
Fri, 20 Jun 2025US$72.8bUS$235.6bUS$2.9b33x25.3x0.3x
Sun, 18 May 2025US$73.7bUS$234.9bUS$2.9b35.1x25.7x0.3x
Tue, 15 Apr 2025US$66.9bUS$232.8bUS$2.9b29.6x23.3x0.3x
Thu, 13 Mar 2025US$69.5bUS$232.8bUS$2.9b31.3x23.8x0.3x
Sat, 08 Feb 2025US$71.7bUS$231.9bUS$3.0b28.5x23.7x0.3x
Mon, 06 Jan 2025US$72.3bUS$229.6bUS$3.1b27.5x23.5x0.3x
Wed, 04 Dec 2024US$73.5bUS$229.3bUS$3.1b28.6x24.1x0.3x
Fri, 01 Nov 2024US$70.2bUS$229.3bUS$3.0b24.8x23.4x0.3x
Sun, 29 Sep 2024US$70.8bUS$227.6bUS$3.0b25.5x23.8x0.3x
Tue, 27 Aug 2024US$69.3bUS$227.6bUS$3.0b26.7x23.3x0.3x
Thu, 25 Jul 2024US$65.6bUS$226.7bUS$3.1b24.1x21.3x0.3x
Sat, 22 Jun 2024US$65.0bUS$226.7bUS$3.1b24.8x21.1x0.3x
Mon, 20 May 2024US$68.0bUS$226.8bUS$3.1b24.9x21.9x0.3x
Wed, 17 Apr 2024US$65.9bUS$226.8bUS$3.1b19.1x21.3x0.3x
Fri, 15 Mar 2024US$70.2bUS$226.8bUS$3.1b18.5x22.7x0.3x
Sun, 11 Feb 2024US$67.8bUS$227.8bUS$3.0b22.5x22.6x0.3x
Tue, 09 Jan 2024US$66.0bUS$226.9bUS$2.7b23.5x24.3x0.3x
Thu, 07 Dec 2023US$63.0bUS$226.9bUS$2.7b22.2x23.1x0.3x
Sat, 04 Nov 2023US$58.7bUS$227.1bUS$2.8b23.8x20.9x0.3x
Mon, 02 Oct 2023US$57.3bUS$226.4bUS$2.8b22.7x20.7x0.3x
Wed, 30 Aug 2023US$60.8bUS$225.9bUS$2.9b22.7x21.2x0.3x
Fri, 28 Jul 2023US$64.2bUS$224.7bUS$2.5b29.3x26x0.3x
Sun, 25 Jun 2023US$61.5bUS$224.7bUS$2.5b27.9x24.9x0.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

24.9x


Total Market Cap: US$61.5bTotal Earnings: US$2.5bTotal Revenue: US$224.7bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Food Distributors Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 24.7x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Food Distributors industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 29.7x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 24.7x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.31x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Food Distributors industry have grown 4.9% per year over the last three years, while revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that companies overall are more efficiently conducting business since profits are increasing while sales have been flat.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. Food Distributors compare with similar industries?

US Market1.98%
Consumer Staples-1.93%
Food and Staples Retail-1.92%
Food Distributors1.73%
Drug Retail26.62%
Big Box Super Stores-1.92%
Food Retail-4.48%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
USFD US Foods HoldingUS$93.754.0%
+US$786.2m		24.5%PE30.5x
PFGC Performance Food GroupUS$103.412.7%
+US$419.4m		21.7%PE49.5x
CHEF Chefs' WarehouseUS$92.378.3%
+US$289.5m		51.7%PE47.4x
SYY SyscoUS$79.000.6%
+US$220.0m		6.8%PE21.7x

Latest News

ANDE
US$68.77
Andersons
7D
-7.4%
1Y
86.5%
Analysis Article • 15h

Andersons (ANDE) Stock Could Be 7.7% Undervalued After Analyst Estimate Increase

Benchmark's Benjamin Klieve recently reiterated a positive view on Andersons (ANDE) and raised earnings estimates after management outlined a supportive macro backdrop and growth opportunities during a non-deal roadshow with investors. See our latest analysis for Andersons. At a share price of $69.21, Andersons has given investors a year to date share price return of 30.46%, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 89.30% and 5 year total shareholder return of 150.23% point to momentum...
UNFI
US$49.65
United Natural Foods
7D
-1.9%
1Y
131.1%
Seeking Alpha • Jun 17

United Natural Foods: This Could Double

Summary United Natural Foods is showing clear turnaround progress, with profitability improving even as sales remain pressured by network optimization, weaker Conventional volumes, and Retail weakness. Management’s FY26 guidance implies adjusted EBITDA growth of roughly 26% versus FY25, and continued efficiency gains could pull the company close to its FY28 adjusted EBITDA target a year early. At roughly 5.9x my FY27 adjusted EBITDA estimate, UNFI looks too cheap relative to food distribution peers, and a 10x EV/EBITDA multiple supports a price target near $100 per share. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
SYY
US$79.00
Sysco
7D
0.6%
1Y
6.8%
Analysis Article • Jun 16

Sysco (SYY) Stock Could Be 8.3% Undervalued After World Cup Buildout

Sysco (SYY) is in focus after detailing preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including a roughly 5% inventory build, 3 million extra pounds of French fries, and 80 additional trucks and trailers. See our latest analysis for Sysco. Beyond the World Cup preparations, Sysco’s recent news around its Nourishing Neighbours partnership sits against a share price that is up 9.8% over the past month. The 1 year total shareholder return of 9.7% and 3 year total shareholder return of 18.0% point to...
HFFG
US$1.83
HF Foods Group
7D
-4.2%
1Y
-45.0%
Seeking Alpha • Jun 16

HF Foods: Inside The Tug-Of-War Behind A Cheap Stock

Summary HF Foods faces governance turmoil, ATM overhang, and limited catalysts, prompting a rating downgrade to 'Sell.' Gross margin compression to 16.2% and high debt (4.2–5.1x EBITDA) constrain flexibility for bolt-on M&A. Governance risks, including a failed CEO re-election, poison pill, and shareholder dissent, cloud equity-funded acquisitions. With organic growth in low single digits and competitive threats, HFFG now trades near fair value with little upside asymmetry. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
USFD
US$93.75
US Foods Holding
7D
4.0%
1Y
24.5%
CHEF
US$92.37
Chefs' Warehouse
7D
8.3%
1Y
51.7%
Seeking Alpha • Jun 12

The Chefs' Warehouse: Geared Towards The High-End

Summary The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) benefits from secular fine dining growth and holds a dominant specialty food distribution position. CHEF leverages operating efficiencies, route density, and premium product expansion to drive EBITDA and margin growth. Strong 1Q26 results, robust cash flow, and management’s positive outlook support a continued BUY rating despite premium valuation. Key risks include potential affluent demand slowdown, increased competition, and inflationary pressures impacting margins. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
PFGC
US$103.41
Performance Food Group
7D
2.7%
1Y
21.7%
WILC
US$32.87
G. Willi-Food International
7D
-4.7%
1Y
91.6%
Analysis Article • Jun 04

Investors Shouldn't Be Too Comfortable With G. Willi-Food International's (NASDAQ:WILC) Earnings

G. Willi-Food International Ltd. ( NASDAQ:WILC ) announced strong profits, but the stock was stagnant. Our analysis...