32.58 USD
-0.8 (-2.4%)
VITL gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making VITL a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. VITL is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! With these ratings, VITL could be worth investigating further for growth and quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
VITL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year VITL had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years VITL has been profitable.
Of the past 5 years VITL 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
VITL's Return On Assets of 12.66% is amongst the best of the industry. VITL outperforms 98.85% of its industry peers.
VITL has a better Return On Equity (18.40%) than 93.10% of its industry peers.
VITL has a Return On Invested Capital of 16.72%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VITL outperforms 96.55% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VITL is significantly below the industry average of 28.52%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.84%) for VITL is below the current ROIC(16.72%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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's Operating Margin of 11.23% is fine compared to the rest 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.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 37.81%, VITL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.06% of the companies in the same industry.
VITL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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.
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.
The debt/assets ratio for VITL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 8.80 indicates that VITL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 8.80, VITL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02 indicates that VITL is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of VITL (0.02) is better than 83.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.8 |
ROIC/WACC1.91
WACC8.77%
2.3 Liquidity
VITL has a Current Ratio of 2.65. This indicates that VITL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.65, VITL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.01% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Quick ratio of VITL (2.15) is better than 88.51% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.15 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VITL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 17.86%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, VITL shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 81.54% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 23.56% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 33.93% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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
Based on estimates for the next years, VITL will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 21.51% on average per year.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 24.68, the valuation of VITL can be described as rather expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as VITL.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.39, VITL is valued at the same level.
VITL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.03.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VITL is valued a bit cheaper than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VITL to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.84), we can say VITL is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.03 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as VITL.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.65 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
VITL's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
VITL has an outstanding profitability rating, which 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)0.87
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 (12/22/2025, 2:56:08 PM)
32.58
-0.8 (-2.4%)
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 Cap1.46B
Revenue(TTM)711.88M
Net Income(TTM)60.96M
Analysts84.44
Price Target54.89 (68.48%)
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 | 24.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.03 | ||
| P/S | 2.05 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 33.97 | ||
| P/B | 4.4 | ||
| P/tB | 4.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.65 |
EPS(TTM)1.32
EY4.05%
EPS(NY)1.71
Fwd EY5.26%
FCF(TTM)-0.45
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.96
OCFY2.94%
SpS15.9
BVpS7.4
TBVpS7.1
PEG (NY)0.87
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 | 8.8 |
F-Score4
WACC8.77%
ROIC/WACC1.91
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.
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VITAL FARMS INC (VITL) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
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The financial health rating of VITAL FARMS INC (VITL) is 7 / 10.