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VITAL FARMS INC (VITL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

31.73 USD
+0.27 (+0.86%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 8:00:01 PM
31.89 USD
+0.16 (+0.5%)
After Hours: 12/5/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

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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 not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! This makes VITL very considerable 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.
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.
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'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.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VITL is significantly below the industry average of 28.38%.
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.56%, VITL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VITL has grown nicely.
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 86.21% of its industry peers.
VITL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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

VITL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
The debt/assets ratio for VITL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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 8.51. This indicates that VITL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of VITL (8.51) is better than 93.10% of its industry peers.
VITL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
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 8.51
ROIC/WACC1.91
WACC8.75%
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

A Current Ratio of 2.65 indicates that VITL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.65, VITL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.01% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.15 indicates that VITL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of VITL (2.15) is better than 88.51% of its industry peers.
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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 81.54% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, VITL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. 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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 21.51% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
VITL is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 22.78% yearly.
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.
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 24.04 indicates a rather expensive valuation of VITL.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as VITL.
VITL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.46.
VITL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.53.
62.07% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VITL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.10. VITL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.04
Fwd PE 18.53
VITL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVITL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as VITL.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.88
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.
VITL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as VITL's earnings are expected to grow with 21.51% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.85
PEG (5Y)0.29
EPS Next 2Y20.46%
EPS Next 3Y21.51%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for VITL!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

VITAL FARMS INC

NASDAQ:VITL (12/5/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 31.89 +0.16 (+0.5%)

31.73

+0.27 (+0.86%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners99.48%
Inst Owner Change5.7%
Ins Owners2.68%
Ins Owner Change-6.75%
Market Cap1.42B
Revenue(TTM)711.88M
Net Income(TTM)60.96M
Analysts84.44
Price Target54.89 (72.99%)
Short Float %27.38%
Short Ratio7.65
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)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)4.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.69%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.5%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.55%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.04
Fwd PE 18.53
P/S 2
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 33.09
P/B 4.29
P/tB 4.47
EV/EBITDA 12.88
EPS(TTM)1.32
EY4.16%
EPS(NY)1.71
Fwd EY5.4%
FCF(TTM)-0.45
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.96
OCFY3.02%
SpS15.9
BVpS7.4
TBVpS7.1
PEG (NY)0.85
PEG (5Y)0.29
Graham Number14.82
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 8.51
F-Score4
WACC8.75%
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.


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.