VITAL FARMS INC (VITL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:VITL • US92847W1036

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13.65 USD
+1.55 (+12.81%)
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This VITL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. VITL Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year VITL was profitable.
  • VITL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years VITL has been profitable.
  • VITL had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
VITL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVITL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M -20M 40M -40M 60M 80M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of VITL (12.78%) is better than 94.25% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 18.87%, VITL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.36% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.87%, VITL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.70% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VITL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.36%. This is significantly above the industry average of 7.69%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (16.87%) for VITL is above the 3 year average (15.36%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.78%
ROE 18.87%
ROIC 16.87%
ROA(3y)12.31%
ROA(5y)7.76%
ROE(3y)17.32%
ROE(5y)10.87%
ROIC(3y)15.36%
ROIC(5y)9.61%
VITL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVITL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • VITL has a Profit Margin of 8.73%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VITL outperforms 83.91% of its industry peers.
  • VITL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • VITL has a Operating Margin of 11.64%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VITL outperforms 81.61% of its industry peers.
  • VITL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Gross Margin value of 37.62%, VITL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.36% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VITL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.64%
PM (TTM) 8.73%
GM 37.62%
OM growth 3Y115.68%
OM growth 5Y15.37%
PM growth 3Y189.69%
PM growth 5Y16.28%
GM growth 3Y7.29%
GM growth 5Y1.59%
VITL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVITL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

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2. VITL Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), VITL is creating value.
  • VITL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for VITL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • VITL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
VITL Yearly Shares OutstandingVITL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M
VITL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVITL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 4.95 indicates that VITL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.95, VITL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.36% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01 indicates that VITL is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.01, VITL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 4.95
ROIC/WACC1.88
WACC8.99%
VITL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVITL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

  • VITL has a Current Ratio of 2.16. This indicates that VITL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of VITL (2.16) is better than 60.92% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.61 indicates that VITL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • VITL has a better Quick ratio (1.61) than 77.01% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.16
Quick Ratio 1.61
VITL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVITL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

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3. VITL Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 22.03% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, VITL shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 39.77% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has grown by 25.26% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
  • VITL shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 28.79% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.03%
EPS 3Y162.07%
EPS 5Y39.77%
EPS Q2Q%52.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.26%
Revenue growth 3Y28%
Revenue growth 5Y28.79%
Sales Q2Q%28.65%

3.2 Future

  • VITL is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.44% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 17.68% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-17.76%
EPS Next 2Y1.32%
EPS Next 3Y5.44%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year17.23%
Revenue Next 2Y17.13%
Revenue Next 3Y17.68%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
  • The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
VITL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVITL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
VITL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVITL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0.5 1 1.5

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4. VITL Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.48 indicates a reasonable valuation of VITL.
  • 86.21% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VITL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.77, VITL is valued rather cheaply.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.53, the valuation of VITL can be described as very reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VITL is valued cheaper than 80.46% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VITL to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.75), we can say VITL is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.48
Fwd PE 11.53
VITL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVITL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • VITL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VITL is cheaper than 91.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 4.32
VITL Per share dataVITL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • VITL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.24
EPS Next 2Y1.32%
EPS Next 3Y5.44%

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5. VITL Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • VITL does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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VITL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

VITAL FARMS INC

NASDAQ:VITL (4/30/2026, 8:22:25 PM)

After market: 13.5 -0.15 (-1.1%)

13.65

+1.55 (+12.81%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Industry Strength24.22
Industry Growth10.56
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)05-07
Inst Owners110.04%
Inst Owner Change-2.9%
Ins Owners2.91%
Ins Owner Change0.32%
Market Cap611.52M
Revenue(TTM)759.44M
Net Income(TTM)66.28M
Analysts82.22
Price Target29.58 (116.7%)
Short Float %33.93%
Short Ratio4.67
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.67%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(2)17.57%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)18.7%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.22%
Max EPS beat(4)41.58%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)39.98%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)68.82%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)79.08%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.37%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.73%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.79%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.23%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.6%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.99%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.12%
PT rev (1m)-41.36%
PT rev (3m)-41.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-44.79%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-69.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)-19.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)-31.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.66%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-14.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.93%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.08%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.48
Fwd PE 11.53
P/S 0.81
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 18.14
P/B 1.74
P/tB 1.82
EV/EBITDA 4.32
EPS(TTM)1.44
EY10.55%
EPS(NY)1.18
Fwd EY8.68%
FCF(TTM)-1.08
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.75
OCFY5.51%
SpS16.95
BVpS7.84
TBVpS7.5
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.24
Graham Number15.9385 (16.77%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.78%
ROE 18.87%
ROCE 22.25%
ROIC 16.87%
ROICexc 23.61%
ROICexgc 24.95%
OM 11.64%
PM (TTM) 8.73%
GM 37.62%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)12.31%
ROA(5y)7.76%
ROE(3y)17.32%
ROE(5y)10.87%
ROIC(3y)15.36%
ROIC(5y)9.61%
ROICexc(3y)30.26%
ROICexc(5y)18.58%
ROICexgc(3y)32.2%
ROICexgc(5y)19.76%
ROCE(3y)20.26%
ROCE(5y)12.67%
ROICexgc growth 3Y127.44%
ROICexgc growth 5Y24.76%
ROICexc growth 3Y125.22%
ROICexc growth 5Y24.24%
OM growth 3Y115.68%
OM growth 5Y15.37%
PM growth 3Y189.69%
PM growth 5Y16.28%
GM growth 3Y7.29%
GM growth 5Y1.59%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover1.46
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 0.05
Cap/Depr 564.71%
Cap/Sales 10.79%
Interest Coverage 113.01
Cash Conversion 32.77%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.16
Quick Ratio 1.61
Altman-Z 4.95
F-Score3
WACC8.99%
ROIC/WACC1.88
Cap/Depr(3y)309.7%
Cap/Depr(5y)318.72%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.99%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.45%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.03%
EPS 3Y162.07%
EPS 5Y39.77%
EPS Q2Q%52.17%
EPS Next Y-17.76%
EPS Next 2Y1.32%
EPS Next 3Y5.44%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.26%
Revenue growth 3Y28%
Revenue growth 5Y28.79%
Sales Q2Q%28.65%
Revenue Next Year17.23%
Revenue Next 2Y17.13%
Revenue Next 3Y17.68%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y39.74%
EBIT growth 3Y176.07%
EBIT growth 5Y48.59%
EBIT Next Year15.45%
EBIT Next 3Y14.8%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-233.33%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-47.99%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y23.57%

VITAL FARMS INC / VITL Fundamental Analysis 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 for VITL stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to VITAL FARMS INC (VITL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of VITL stock?

VITAL FARMS INC (VITL) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


How financially healthy is VITAL FARMS INC?

The financial health rating of VITAL FARMS INC (VITL) is 6 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for VITL stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VITAL FARMS INC (VITL) is expected to decline by -17.76% in the next year.