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VITAL FARMS INC (VITL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:VITL - US92847W1036 - Common Stock

27.21 USD
-0.59 (-2.12%)
Last: 1/28/2026, 6:48:20 PM
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-0.16 (-0.59%)
After Hours: 1/28/2026, 6:48:20 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

VITL gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. VITL gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. VITL is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! These ratings would make VITL suitable for growth and quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year VITL was profitable.
  • VITL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years VITL has always been profitable.
  • Of the past 5 years VITL 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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 0 20M 40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 12.66%, VITL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.85% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VITL has a better Return On Equity (18.40%) than 91.95% of its industry peers.
  • VITL has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.72%) than 95.40% 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 27.79%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (10.84%) for VITL is below the current ROIC(16.72%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
VITL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVITL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • VITL has a better Profit Margin (8.56%) than 83.91% of its industry peers.
  • 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 77.01% 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 RankSector 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%
VITL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVITL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 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 VITL is creating value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, VITL has more shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for VITL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, VITL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
VITL Yearly Shares OutstandingVITL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 100M 200M 300M

2.2 Solvency

  • VITL has an Altman-Z score of 7.80. This indicates that VITL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • VITL has a Altman-Z score of 7.80. This is amongst the best in the industry. VITL outperforms 91.95% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02 indicates that VITL is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • VITL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.02. This is amongst the best in the industry. VITL outperforms 83.91% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 7.8
ROIC/WACC1.89
WACC8.85%
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 0 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

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.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.15, VITL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.51% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.65
Quick Ratio 2.15
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 50M 100M 150M 200M

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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.
  • VITL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 81.54% yearly.
  • VITL shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 23.56%.
  • Measured over the past years, VITL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 33.93% on average per year.
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 23.23% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 23.64% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y27.91%
EPS Next 2Y20.83%
EPS Next 3Y23.23%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year26.65%
Revenue Next 2Y25.04%
Revenue Next 3Y23.64%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
  • Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of 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 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 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.61 indicates a rather expensive valuation of VITL.
  • VITL's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.60. VITL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.79 indicates a correct valuation of VITL.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VITL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.11% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • VITL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.83.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.61
Fwd PE 15.79
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VITL is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.04
VITL Per share dataVITL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

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 23.23% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.74
PEG (5Y)0.25
EPS Next 2Y20.83%
EPS Next 3Y23.23%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for VITL!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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 for VITL stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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.