30.2425 USD
-0.92 (-2.94%)
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 not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting 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.
VITL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
VITL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
VITL had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of VITL (12.17%) is better than 96.55% of its industry peers.
VITL has a Return On Equity of 16.92%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VITL outperforms 91.95% of its industry peers.
VITL's Return On Invested Capital of 16.93% is amongst the best of the industry. VITL outperforms 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 (10.92%) for VITL is below the current ROIC(16.93%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.17% | ||
| ROE | 16.92% | ||
| ROIC | 16.93% |
ROA(3y)8.22%
ROA(5y)6.21%
ROE(3y)11.26%
ROE(5y)8.31%
ROIC(3y)10.92%
ROIC(5y)7.9%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of VITL (7.97%) is better than 82.76% of its industry peers.
VITL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 10.37%, VITL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.01% of the companies in the same industry.
VITL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VITL's Gross Margin of 37.64% 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 | 10.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.97% | ||
| GM | 37.64% |
OM growth 3Y550.61%
OM growth 5Y34.3%
PM growth 3Y111.81%
PM growth 5Y38.65%
GM growth 3Y6.07%
GM growth 5Y4.46%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for VITL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
VITL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
VITL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
VITL has an Altman-Z score of 9.80. This indicates that VITL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 9.80, VITL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.40% of the companies in the same industry.
VITL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of VITL (0.02) is better than 82.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.8 |
ROIC/WACC1.95
WACC8.7%
2.3 Liquidity
VITL has a Current Ratio of 2.48. This indicates that VITL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
VITL's Current ratio of 2.48 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VITL outperforms 74.71% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.09 indicates that VITL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
VITL has a Quick ratio of 2.09. This is amongst the best in the industry. VITL outperforms 88.51% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.09 |
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 81.45% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 28.49% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
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 5Y81.45%
EPS Q2Q%125%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.49%
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 21.62% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, VITL will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 22.17% on average per year.
EPS Next Y21.31%
EPS Next 2Y18.86%
EPS Next 3Y21.62%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year28.71%
Revenue Next 2Y24.29%
Revenue Next 3Y22.17%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
VITL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.91.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as VITL.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VITL to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.15), we can say VITL is valued inline with the index average.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.14, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of VITL.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VITL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.37% 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 36.22.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.14 |
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 | 14.45 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
VITL's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct 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 21.62% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.07
PEG (5Y)0.28
EPS Next 2Y18.86%
EPS Next 3Y21.62%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VITL does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:VITL (12/3/2025, 10:43:37 AM)
30.2425
-0.92 (-2.94%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners94.08%
Inst Owner Change5.7%
Ins Owners3.42%
Ins Owner Change-6.41%
Market Cap1.35B
Revenue(TTM)606.31M
Net Income(TTM)52.45M
Analysts84.71
Price Target54.77 (81.1%)
Short Float %27.38%
Short Ratio7.65
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)34.73%
Min EPS beat(2)27.88%
Max EPS beat(2)41.58%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)34.21%
Min EPS beat(4)27.88%
Max EPS beat(4)41.58%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)63.99%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)85.84%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)82.17%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.9%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.23%
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)1.57%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.81%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.49%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)4.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.74%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.37%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.04%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.14 | ||
| P/S | 2.06 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 45.88 | ||
| P/B | 4.37 | ||
| P/tB | 4.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.45 |
EPS(TTM)1.32
EY4.36%
EPS(NY)1.67
Fwd EY5.51%
FCF(TTM)-0.06
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.66
OCFY2.18%
SpS14.7
BVpS6.92
TBVpS6.63
PEG (NY)1.07
PEG (5Y)0.28
Graham Number14.34
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.17% | ||
| ROE | 16.92% | ||
| ROCE | 21.33% | ||
| ROIC | 16.93% | ||
| ROICexc | 32.84% | ||
| ROICexgc | 35.65% | ||
| OM | 10.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.97% | ||
| GM | 37.64% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)8.22%
ROA(5y)6.21%
ROE(3y)11.26%
ROE(5y)8.31%
ROIC(3y)10.92%
ROIC(5y)7.9%
ROICexc(3y)24.36%
ROICexc(5y)16.3%
ROICexgc(3y)25.96%
ROICexgc(5y)17.32%
ROCE(3y)13.76%
ROCE(5y)9.94%
ROICexgc growth 3Y778.2%
ROICexgc growth 5Y40.1%
ROICexc growth 3Y764.63%
ROICexc growth 5Y41.13%
OM growth 3Y550.61%
OM growth 5Y34.3%
PM growth 3Y111.81%
PM growth 5Y38.65%
GM growth 3Y6.07%
GM growth 5Y4.46%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.53
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.08 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 212.73% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.88% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 80.28 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 35.42% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.8 |
F-Score4
WACC8.7%
ROIC/WACC1.95
Cap/Depr(3y)187.04%
Cap/Depr(5y)287.42%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.37%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.27%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.86%
EPS 3Y186.84%
EPS 5Y81.45%
EPS Q2Q%125%
EPS Next Y21.31%
EPS Next 2Y18.86%
EPS Next 3Y21.62%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.49%
Revenue growth 3Y32.46%
Revenue growth 5Y33.93%
Sales Q2Q%37.2%
Revenue Next Year28.71%
Revenue Next 2Y24.29%
Revenue Next 3Y22.17%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y23.42%
EBIT growth 3Y761.77%
EBIT growth 5Y79.86%
EBIT Next Year88.61%
EBIT Next 3Y38.57%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-173.85%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y113.53%
OCF growth 3Y58.48%
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.
What is the financial health of VITAL FARMS INC (VITL) stock?
The financial health rating of VITAL FARMS INC (VITL) is 7 / 10.