32.775 USD
+0.1 (+0.32%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to VITL. VITL was compared to 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. VITL scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. VITL is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! This makes VITL very considerable for growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
VITL had positive earnings in the past year.
VITL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years VITL has always been profitable.
VITL had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of VITL (12.66%) is better than 98.85% of its industry peers.
VITL's Return On Equity of 18.40% is amongst the best of the industry. VITL outperforms 93.10% of its industry peers.
VITL has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.72%) than 96.55% of its industry peers.
VITL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.84%. This is significantly below the industry average of 28.50%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (16.72%) for VITL is above the 3 year average (10.84%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.66% | ||
| ROE | 18.4% | ||
| ROIC | 16.72% |
ROA(3y)8.25%
ROA(5y)6.23%
ROE(3y)11.3%
ROE(5y)8.34%
ROIC(3y)10.84%
ROIC(5y)7.84%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.56%, VITL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.91% of the companies in the same industry.
VITL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VITL has a Operating Margin of 11.23%. This is in the better half of the industry: VITL outperforms 78.16% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VITL has grown nicely.
VITL's Gross Margin of 37.81% is amongst the best of the industry. VITL outperforms 85.06% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VITL has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.56% | ||
| GM | 37.81% |
OM growth 3Y549.09%
OM growth 5Y34.11%
PM growth 3Y112.33%
PM growth 5Y38.86%
GM growth 3Y6.07%
GM growth 5Y4.46%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), VITL is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VITL has more shares outstanding
VITL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, VITL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
VITL has an Altman-Z score of 8.67. This indicates that VITL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
VITL has a Altman-Z score of 8.67. This is amongst the best in the industry. VITL outperforms 93.10% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02 indicates that VITL is not too dependend on debt financing.
VITL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.02 is amongst the best of the industry. VITL outperforms 83.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.67 |
ROIC/WACC1.9
WACC8.78%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.65 indicates that VITL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of VITL (2.65) is better than 77.01% of its industry peers.
VITL has a Quick Ratio of 2.15. This indicates that VITL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.15, VITL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.51% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.15 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.86% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 81.54% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
VITL shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 23.56%.
VITL shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 33.93% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.86%
EPS 3Y186.84%
EPS 5Y81.54%
EPS Q2Q%125%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.56%
Revenue growth 3Y32.46%
Revenue growth 5Y33.93%
Sales Q2Q%37.2%
3.2 Future
VITL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 21.51% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 22.78% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y28.21%
EPS Next 2Y20.46%
EPS Next 3Y21.51%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year29.35%
Revenue Next 2Y24.67%
Revenue Next 3Y22.78%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 24.83, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of VITL.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as VITL.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.61, VITL is valued at the same level.
VITL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.14.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VITL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VITL is cheaper than 62.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
VITL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.01, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.14 |
4.2 Price Multiples
VITL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.32 |
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 VITL may justify a higher PE ratio.
VITL's earnings are expected to grow with 21.51% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.88
PEG (5Y)0.3
EPS Next 2Y20.46%
EPS Next 3Y21.51%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VITL does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NASDAQ:VITL (12/23/2025, 10:32:48 AM)
32.775
+0.1 (+0.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners99.48%
Inst Owner Change5.7%
Ins Owners2.68%
Ins Owner Change-6.91%
Market Cap1.47B
Revenue(TTM)711.88M
Net Income(TTM)60.96M
Analysts84.44
Price Target54.89 (67.48%)
Short Float %24.75%
Short Ratio5.06
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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)22.72%
Min EPS beat(2)17.57%
Max EPS beat(2)27.88%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)30.92%
Min EPS beat(4)17.57%
Max EPS beat(4)41.58%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)51.87%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)69.15%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)80.18%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.73%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.23%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.76%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.23%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.02%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.83%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.63%
PT rev (1m)0.22%
PT rev (3m)2.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.69%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.69%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.5%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.55%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.14 | ||
| P/S | 2.06 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 34.18 | ||
| P/B | 4.43 | ||
| P/tB | 4.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.32 |
EPS(TTM)1.32
EY4.03%
EPS(NY)1.71
Fwd EY5.22%
FCF(TTM)-0.45
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.96
OCFY2.93%
SpS15.9
BVpS7.4
TBVpS7.1
PEG (NY)0.88
PEG (5Y)0.3
Graham Number14.82
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.66% | ||
| ROE | 18.4% | ||
| ROCE | 21.1% | ||
| ROIC | 16.72% | ||
| ROICexc | 27.09% | ||
| ROICexgc | 28.72% | ||
| OM | 11.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.56% | ||
| GM | 37.81% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)8.25%
ROA(5y)6.23%
ROE(3y)11.3%
ROE(5y)8.34%
ROIC(3y)10.84%
ROIC(5y)7.84%
ROICexc(3y)24.11%
ROICexc(5y)16.14%
ROICexgc(3y)25.69%
ROICexgc(5y)17.15%
ROCE(3y)13.68%
ROCE(5y)9.9%
ROICexgc growth 3Y774.04%
ROICexgc growth 5Y39.7%
ROICexc growth 3Y760.69%
ROICexc growth 5Y40.74%
OM growth 3Y549.09%
OM growth 5Y34.11%
PM growth 3Y112.33%
PM growth 5Y38.86%
GM growth 3Y6.07%
GM growth 5Y4.46%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.48
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.06 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 394.32% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.85% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 97.4 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 44.75% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.15 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.67 |
F-Score4
WACC8.78%
ROIC/WACC1.9
Cap/Depr(3y)185.61%
Cap/Depr(5y)286.56%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.35%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.25%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.86%
EPS 3Y186.84%
EPS 5Y81.54%
EPS Q2Q%125%
EPS Next Y28.21%
EPS Next 2Y20.46%
EPS Next 3Y21.51%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.56%
Revenue growth 3Y32.46%
Revenue growth 5Y33.93%
Sales Q2Q%37.2%
Revenue Next Year29.35%
Revenue Next 2Y24.67%
Revenue Next 3Y22.78%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y34.78%
EBIT growth 3Y759.76%
EBIT growth 5Y79.61%
EBIT Next Year96.11%
EBIT Next 3Y39.63%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-306.25%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y91.25%
OCF growth 3Y58.34%
OCF growth 5YN/A
VITAL FARMS INC / VITL FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of VITAL FARMS INC (VITL) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to VITL.
What is the valuation status of VITAL FARMS INC (VITL) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to VITAL FARMS INC (VITL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for VITAL FARMS INC?
VITAL FARMS INC (VITL) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of VITAL FARMS INC (VITL) stock?
The financial health rating of VITAL FARMS INC (VITL) is 7 / 10.