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VITAL FARMS INC (VITL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:VITL - Nasdaq - US92847W1036 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

43.88  -1.05 (-2.34%)

After market: 43.875 -0.01 (-0.01%)

Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, VITL scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VITL was compared to 91 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 not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! With these ratings, VITL could be worth investigating further for growth and quality investing!.


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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.
In multiple years VITL reported negative operating cash flow during the last 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 0 20M 40M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 14.51%, VITL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.19% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of VITL (19.74%) is better than 86.05% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 13.66%, VITL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.70% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VITL is significantly below the industry average of 9.03%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (13.66%) for VITL is above the 3 year average (3.76%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.51%
ROE 19.74%
ROIC 13.66%
ROA(3y)3.72%
ROA(5y)4.03%
ROE(3y)5.22%
ROE(5y)5.89%
ROIC(3y)3.76%
ROIC(5y)4.41%
VITL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVITL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of VITL (8.68%) is better than 81.40% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VITL has remained more or less at the same level.
VITL's Operating Margin of 10.35% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VITL outperforms 73.26% of its industry peers.
VITL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VITL has a Gross Margin of 37.36%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VITL outperforms 82.56% of its industry peers.
VITL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.35%
PM (TTM) 8.68%
GM 37.36%
OM growth 3Y7.5%
OM growth 5Y2.11%
PM growth 3Y9.68%
PM growth 5Y-0.06%
GM growth 3Y-0.32%
GM growth 5Y1.09%
VITL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVITL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

VITL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for VITL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for VITL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, VITL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
VITL Yearly Shares OutstandingVITL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 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 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 16.07 indicates that VITL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of VITL (16.07) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VITL is 0.21, which is an excellent value as it means it would take VITL, only 0.21 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
VITL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.21. This is amongst the best in the industry. VITL outperforms 93.02% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.04 indicates that VITL is not too dependend on debt financing.
VITL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.04 is amongst the best of the industry. VITL outperforms 80.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.04
Debt/FCF 0.21
Altman-Z 16.07
ROIC/WACC1.5
WACC9.13%
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 0 50M 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

VITL has a Current Ratio of 3.24. This indicates that VITL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
VITL has a Current ratio of 3.24. This is amongst the best in the industry. VITL outperforms 84.88% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.81 indicates that VITL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
VITL has a Quick ratio of 2.81. This is amongst the best in the industry. VITL outperforms 91.86% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.24
Quick Ratio 2.81
VITL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVITL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 148.89% 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 31.52% on average per year.
VITL shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 29.15%.
VITL shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 34.63% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)148.89%
EPS 3Y29.79%
EPS 5Y31.52%
EPS Q2Q%60%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)29.15%
Revenue growth 3Y30.1%
Revenue growth 5Y34.63%
Sales Q2Q%31.31%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 41.62% 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 22.01% yearly.
EPS Next Y95.56%
EPS Next 2Y48.62%
EPS Next 3Y41.62%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year28.43%
Revenue Next 2Y23.4%
Revenue Next 3Y22.01%
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 accelerating.
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 200M 400M 600M 800M
VITL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVITL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 39.18, VITL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as VITL.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.46. VITL is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.25 indicates a quite expensive valuation of VITL.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as VITL.
VITL is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 92.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.18
Fwd PE 34.25
VITL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVITL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

VITL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. VITL is more expensive than 61.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of VITL is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 31.56
EV/EBITDA 26.56
VITL Per share dataVITL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

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.
The excellent profitability rating of VITL may justify a higher PE ratio.
VITL's earnings are expected to grow with 41.62% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.41
PEG (5Y)1.24
EPS Next 2Y48.62%
EPS Next 3Y41.62%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

VITL does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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VITAL FARMS INC

NASDAQ:VITL (1/31/2025, 6:50:27 PM)

After market: 43.875 -0.01 (-0.01%)

43.88

-1.05 (-2.34%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)11-07 2024-11-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners73.39%
Inst Owner Change0.31%
Ins Owners7.34%
Ins Owner Change-0.4%
Market Cap1.92B
Analysts83.08
Price Target44.2 (0.73%)
Short Float %20.33%
Short Ratio5.85
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)51.74%
Min EPS beat(2)30.72%
Max EPS beat(2)72.76%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)72.83%
Min EPS beat(4)30.72%
Max EPS beat(4)104.93%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)88.27%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)96.6%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)179.5%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.13%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.14%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.39%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.9%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.36%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.93%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.48%
PT rev (1m)3.17%
PT rev (3m)-0.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.66%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.18
Fwd PE 34.25
P/S 3.34
P/FCF 31.56
P/OCF 26.05
P/B 7.58
P/tB 7.78
EV/EBITDA 26.56
EPS(TTM)1.12
EY2.55%
EPS(NY)1.28
Fwd EY2.92%
FCF(TTM)1.39
FCFY3.17%
OCF(TTM)1.68
OCFY3.84%
SpS13.16
BVpS5.79
TBVpS5.64
PEG (NY)0.41
PEG (5Y)1.24
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.51%
ROE 19.74%
ROCE 22.34%
ROIC 13.66%
ROICexc 31.05%
ROICexgc 32.87%
OM 10.35%
PM (TTM) 8.68%
GM 37.36%
FCFM 10.57%
ROA(3y)3.72%
ROA(5y)4.03%
ROE(3y)5.22%
ROE(5y)5.89%
ROIC(3y)3.76%
ROIC(5y)4.41%
ROICexc(3y)5.98%
ROICexc(5y)6.04%
ROICexgc(3y)6.17%
ROICexgc(5y)6.34%
ROCE(3y)6.16%
ROCE(5y)7.21%
ROICexcg growth 3Y36%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-6.87%
ROICexc growth 3Y36.12%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.64%
OM growth 3Y7.5%
OM growth 5Y2.11%
PM growth 3Y9.68%
PM growth 5Y-0.06%
GM growth 3Y-0.32%
GM growth 5Y1.09%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.67
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.04
Debt/FCF 0.21
Debt/EBITDA 0.13
Cap/Depr 138.45%
Cap/Sales 2.24%
Interest Coverage 59.82
Cash Conversion 107%
Profit Quality 121.73%
Current Ratio 3.24
Quick Ratio 2.81
Altman-Z 16.07
F-Score6
WACC9.13%
ROIC/WACC1.5
Cap/Depr(3y)270.03%
Cap/Depr(5y)292.8%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.91%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.99%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)148.89%
EPS 3Y29.79%
EPS 5Y31.52%
EPS Q2Q%60%
EPS Next Y95.56%
EPS Next 2Y48.62%
EPS Next 3Y41.62%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)29.15%
Revenue growth 3Y30.1%
Revenue growth 5Y34.63%
Sales Q2Q%31.31%
Revenue Next Year28.43%
Revenue Next 2Y23.4%
Revenue Next 3Y22.01%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y116.08%
EBIT growth 3Y39.86%
EBIT growth 5Y37.46%
EBIT Next Year190.64%
EBIT Next 3Y61.14%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y797.47%
FCF growth 3Y204.09%
FCF growth 5Y32.94%
OCF growth 1Y10591.2%
OCF growth 3Y63.25%
OCF growth 5Y34.84%