87.24 USD
+1.99 (+2.33%)
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. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making SFM a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. An interesting combination arises when we look at growth and value: SFM is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued. This makes SFM very considerable for value and growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SFM was profitable.
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.
1.2 Ratios
SFM has a Return On Assets of 12.79%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SFM outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 35.79%, SFM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.87% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 15.78%, SFM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SFM is above the industry average of 8.81%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.53%) for SFM is below the current ROIC(15.78%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
SFM has a Profit Margin of 5.93%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SFM outperforms 89.74% of its industry peers.
SFM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SFM has a better Operating Margin (7.84%) than 92.31% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SFM has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 38.83%, SFM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.18% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SFM has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
SFM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
SFM has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
SFM has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
SFM has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.87 indicates that SFM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
SFM's Altman-Z score of 4.87 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SFM outperforms 74.36% of its industry peers.
SFM has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.12. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.12 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SFM has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.12. This is amongst the best in 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 has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.04) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.87 |
ROIC/WACC1.82
WACC8.67%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.05 indicates that SFM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
SFM has a Current ratio (1.05) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.53 indicates that SFM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of SFM (0.53) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SFM does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.53 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 49.42% over the past year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.28% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.63% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
SFM is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.87.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SFM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SFM is cheaper than 69.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SFM is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.91 indicates a correct valuation of SFM.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SFM is valued a bit cheaper than 64.10% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SFM to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.40), we can say SFM is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.91 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SFM is valued a bit cheaper than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SFM is valued a bit cheaper than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.67 |
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.
SFM has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SFM's earnings are expected to grow with 20.61% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.41
PEG (5Y)0.68
EPS Next 2Y24.73%
EPS Next 3Y20.61%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for SFM!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:SFM (12/5/2025, 10:53:54 AM)
87.24
+1.99 (+2.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners100.26%
Inst Owner Change1.65%
Ins Owners0.45%
Ins Owner Change-2.03%
Market Cap8.49B
Revenue(TTM)8.65B
Net Income(TTM)513.45M
Analysts75
Price Target122.32 (40.21%)
Short Float %8.45%
Short Ratio2.89
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.91 | ||
| P/S | 0.98 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.56 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.09 | ||
| P/B | 5.92 | ||
| P/tB | 10.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.67 |
EPS(TTM)5.17
EY5.93%
EPS(NY)5.85
Fwd EY6.71%
FCF(TTM)4.7
FCFY5.39%
OCF(TTM)7.21
OCFY8.27%
SpS88.87
BVpS14.73
TBVpS8.67
PEG (NY)0.41
PEG (5Y)0.68
Graham Number41.4
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 4.87 |
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 5Y16.28%
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 16.87 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.92.