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SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET INC (SFM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

81.83 USD
+1.67 (+2.08%)
Last: 11/21/2025, 8:00:02 PM
81.38 USD
-0.45 (-0.55%)
After Hours: 11/21/2025, 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.
Each year in the past 5 years SFM has been profitable.
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

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 12.79%, SFM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.87% of the companies in the same industry.
SFM's Return On Equity of 35.79% is amongst the best of the industry. SFM outperforms 94.87% of its industry peers.
SFM has a Return On Invested Capital of 15.78%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SFM outperforms 94.87% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SFM is above the industry average of 8.70%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.53%) for SFM is below the current ROIC(15.78%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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

SFM has a better Profit Margin (5.93%) than 89.74% of its industry peers.
SFM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 7.84%, SFM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
SFM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SFM has a Gross Margin of 38.83%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SFM outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
SFM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, SFM has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

An Altman-Z score of 4.76 indicates that SFM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
SFM has a better Altman-Z score (4.76) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
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 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.12) than 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of SFM (0.04) is better than 84.62% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.04
Debt/FCF 0.12
Altman-Z 4.76
ROIC/WACC1.82
WACC8.67%
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's Current ratio of 1.05 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SFM outperforms 48.72% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.53 indicates that SFM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SFM has a Quick ratio (0.53) which 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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 49.42% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, SFM shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 24.64% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, SFM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 16.60% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.50% on average over the past years.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, SFM will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.29% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, SFM will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.91% on average per year.
EPS Next Y41.53%
EPS Next 2Y24.73%
EPS Next 3Y20.61%
EPS Next 5Y16.29%
Revenue Next Year14.88%
Revenue Next 2Y12.54%
Revenue Next 3Y11.31%
Revenue Next 5Y10.91%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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 5B 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 15.83 indicates a correct valuation of SFM.
SFM's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SFM is cheaper than 71.79% of the companies in the same industry.
SFM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.45.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.99, SFM is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SFM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.36% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.46, SFM is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.83
Fwd PE 13.99
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

SFM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SFM is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SFM is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.48
EV/EBITDA 9.11
SFM Per share dataSFM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of SFM 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)0.38
PEG (5Y)0.64
EPS Next 2Y24.73%
EPS Next 3Y20.61%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for SFM!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET INC

NASDAQ:SFM (11/21/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 81.38 -0.45 (-0.55%)

81.83

+1.67 (+2.08%)

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 Change1.5%
Ins Owners0.45%
Ins Owner Change-6.79%
Market Cap8.00B
Revenue(TTM)8.65B
Net Income(TTM)513.45M
Analysts75
Price Target122.32 (49.48%)
Short Float %8.29%
Short Ratio2.8
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)-13.51%
PT rev (3m)-13.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-11.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.9%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.48%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.83
Fwd PE 13.99
P/S 0.92
P/FCF 17.48
P/OCF 11.39
P/B 5.57
P/tB 9.47
EV/EBITDA 9.11
EPS(TTM)5.17
EY6.32%
EPS(NY)5.85
Fwd EY7.15%
FCF(TTM)4.68
FCFY5.72%
OCF(TTM)7.19
OCFY8.78%
SpS88.55
BVpS14.68
TBVpS8.64
PEG (NY)0.38
PEG (5Y)0.64
Graham Number41.32
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 4.76
F-Score7
WACC8.67%
ROIC/WACC1.82
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 5Y16.29%
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 5Y10.91%
EBIT growth 1Y40.74%
EBIT growth 3Y15.16%
EBIT growth 5Y18.15%
EBIT Next Year70.05%
EBIT Next 3Y29.2%
EBIT Next 5Y19.36%
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 15.83 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.57.