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SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET INC (SFM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:SFM - US85208M1027 - Common Stock

85.1 USD
+0.29 (+0.34%)
Last: 12/3/2025, 8:00:02 PM
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After Hours: 12/3/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, SFM scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SFM was compared to 39 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. SFM has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. SFM is evaluated to be cheap and growing strongly. This does not happen too often! These ratings would make SFM suitable for value and growth and quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SFM had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SFM had a positive cash flow from operations.
SFM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years SFM had a positive operating cash flow.
SFM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSFM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of SFM (12.79%) is better than 92.31% of its industry peers.
SFM has a Return On Equity of 35.79%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SFM outperforms 94.87% of its industry peers.
SFM has a better Return On Invested Capital (15.78%) than 92.31% of its industry peers.
SFM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.53%. This is above the industry average of 8.81%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (15.78%) for SFM is above the 3 year average (11.53%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.79%
ROE 35.79%
ROIC 15.78%
ROA(3y)8.91%
ROA(5y)9.07%
ROE(3y)25.43%
ROE(5y)26.87%
ROIC(3y)11.53%
ROIC(5y)11.58%
SFM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSFM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.93%, SFM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.74% of the companies in the same industry.
SFM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.84%, SFM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SFM has grown nicely.
SFM has a better Gross Margin (38.83%) than 87.18% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SFM has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.84%
PM (TTM) 5.93%
GM 38.83%
OM growth 3Y6.47%
OM growth 5Y10.94%
PM growth 3Y7.19%
PM growth 5Y13.18%
GM growth 3Y1.71%
GM growth 5Y2.53%
SFM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSFM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SFM is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SFM has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for SFM has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
SFM has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
SFM Yearly Shares OutstandingSFM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
SFM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSFM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

SFM has an Altman-Z score of 4.86. This indicates that SFM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.86, SFM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.36% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SFM is 0.12, which is an excellent value as it means it would take SFM, only 0.12 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
SFM's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.12 is amongst the best of the industry. SFM outperforms 94.87% of its industry peers.
SFM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.04. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
SFM's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.04 is amongst the best of the industry. SFM outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.04
Debt/FCF 0.12
Altman-Z 4.86
ROIC/WACC1.81
WACC8.7%
SFM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSFM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

SFM has a Current Ratio of 1.05. This is a normal value and indicates that SFM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SFM has a Current ratio of 1.05. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SFM outperforms 48.72% of its industry peers.
SFM has a Quick Ratio of 1.05. This is a bad value and indicates that SFM is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of SFM (0.53) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for SFM is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.05
Quick Ratio 0.53
SFM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSFM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

SFM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 49.42%, which is quite impressive.
SFM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 24.64% yearly.
Looking at the last year, SFM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 16.60% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, SFM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.50% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)49.42%
EPS 3Y21.43%
EPS 5Y24.64%
EPS Q2Q%34.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.6%
Revenue growth 3Y8.16%
Revenue growth 5Y6.5%
Sales Q2Q%13.09%

3.2 Future

SFM is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.28% yearly.
SFM is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.63% yearly.
EPS Next Y41.53%
EPS Next 2Y24.73%
EPS Next 3Y20.61%
EPS Next 5Y16.28%
Revenue Next Year14.88%
Revenue Next 2Y12.54%
Revenue Next 3Y11.31%
Revenue Next 5Y10.63%

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
SFM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSFM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
SFM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSFM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.46 indicates a correct valuation of SFM.
69.23% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SFM, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
SFM is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.37, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.55, the valuation of SFM can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SFM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.10% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.20. SFM is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.46
Fwd PE 14.55
SFM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSFM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SFM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SFM is cheaper than 69.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SFM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.10% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.11
EV/EBITDA 9.66
SFM Per share dataSFM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

SFM's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
SFM has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
SFM's earnings are expected to grow with 20.61% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.4
PEG (5Y)0.67
EPS Next 2Y24.73%
EPS Next 3Y20.61%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SFM does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET INC

NASDAQ:SFM (12/3/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 85.1 0 (0%)

85.1

+0.29 (+0.34%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Inst Owners100.26%
Inst Owner Change1.65%
Ins Owners0.45%
Ins Owner Change-2.03%
Market Cap8.29B
Revenue(TTM)8.65B
Net Income(TTM)513.45M
Analysts75
Price Target122.32 (43.74%)
Short Float %8.45%
Short Ratio2.89
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.72%
Min EPS beat(2)3.49%
Max EPS beat(2)7.94%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)8.41%
Min EPS beat(4)3.49%
Max EPS beat(4)15.57%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)10.9%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)10.69%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)10.76%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.41%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.07%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.26%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.13%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.07%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.26%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.69%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.47%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.29%
PT rev (1m)-25.05%
PT rev (3m)-35.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.42%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.9%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.92%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.46
Fwd PE 14.55
P/S 0.96
P/FCF 18.11
P/OCF 11.8
P/B 5.78
P/tB 9.81
EV/EBITDA 9.66
EPS(TTM)5.17
EY6.08%
EPS(NY)5.85
Fwd EY6.87%
FCF(TTM)4.7
FCFY5.52%
OCF(TTM)7.21
OCFY8.48%
SpS88.87
BVpS14.73
TBVpS8.67
PEG (NY)0.4
PEG (5Y)0.67
Graham Number41.4
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.79%
ROE 35.79%
ROCE 20.99%
ROIC 15.78%
ROICexc 17.53%
ROICexgc 21.99%
OM 7.84%
PM (TTM) 5.93%
GM 38.83%
FCFM 5.29%
ROA(3y)8.91%
ROA(5y)9.07%
ROE(3y)25.43%
ROE(5y)26.87%
ROIC(3y)11.53%
ROIC(5y)11.58%
ROICexc(3y)12.71%
ROICexc(5y)12.73%
ROICexgc(3y)16.51%
ROICexgc(5y)16.78%
ROCE(3y)15.33%
ROCE(5y)15.4%
ROICexgc growth 3Y5.31%
ROICexgc growth 5Y12.76%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.03%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.66%
OM growth 3Y6.47%
OM growth 5Y10.94%
PM growth 3Y7.19%
PM growth 5Y13.18%
GM growth 3Y1.71%
GM growth 5Y2.53%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover2.16
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.04
Debt/FCF 0.12
Debt/EBITDA 0.06
Cap/Depr 160.73%
Cap/Sales 2.83%
Interest Coverage 401.75
Cash Conversion 84.57%
Profit Quality 89.12%
Current Ratio 1.05
Quick Ratio 0.53
Altman-Z 4.86
F-Score7
WACC8.7%
ROIC/WACC1.81
Cap/Depr(3y)141.81%
Cap/Depr(5y)120.69%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.74%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.36%
Profit Quality(3y)98.77%
Profit Quality(5y)106.63%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)49.42%
EPS 3Y21.43%
EPS 5Y24.64%
EPS Q2Q%34.07%
EPS Next Y41.53%
EPS Next 2Y24.73%
EPS Next 3Y20.61%
EPS Next 5Y16.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.6%
Revenue growth 3Y8.16%
Revenue growth 5Y6.5%
Sales Q2Q%13.09%
Revenue Next Year14.88%
Revenue Next 2Y12.54%
Revenue Next 3Y11.31%
Revenue Next 5Y10.63%
EBIT growth 1Y40.74%
EBIT growth 3Y15.16%
EBIT growth 5Y18.15%
EBIT Next Year70.05%
EBIT Next 3Y29.2%
EBIT Next 5Y19.03%
FCF growth 1Y72.54%
FCF growth 3Y16.49%
FCF growth 5Y19.25%
OCF growth 1Y48.33%
OCF growth 3Y20.93%
OCF growth 5Y12.68%

SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET INC / SFM FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to SFM.


What is the valuation status of SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET INC (SFM) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET INC (SFM). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET INC (SFM) stock?

SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET INC (SFM) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET INC (SFM) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET INC (SFM) is 16.46 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.78.