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VITAL FARMS INC (VITL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

32.92 USD
+0.22 (+0.67%)
Last: 12/1/2025, 8:00:02 PM
32.3 USD
-0.62 (-1.88%)
After Hours: 12/1/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to VITL. VITL was compared to 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 not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. These ratings could make VITL a good candidate for growth and quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
VITL had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 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 2024 0 20M 40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 12.17%, VITL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.55% of the companies in the same industry.
VITL's Return On Equity of 16.92% is amongst the best of the industry. VITL outperforms 91.95% of its industry peers.
VITL has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.93%) than 96.55% of its industry peers.
VITL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.92%. This 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 RankSector 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%
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 7.97%, 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.
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.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VITL has grown nicely.
VITL has a better Gross Margin (37.64%) than 85.06% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VITL has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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%
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.
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.
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 10.15. This indicates that VITL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
VITL has a better Altman-Z score (10.15) than 95.40% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.02, VITL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 10.15
ROIC/WACC1.96
WACC8.64%
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 2.48. This indicates that VITL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.48, VITL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.71% of the companies in the same industry.
VITL has a Quick Ratio of 2.09. This indicates that VITL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of VITL (2.09) is better than 88.51% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.48
Quick Ratio 2.09
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.
Measured over the past years, VITL shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 81.45% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, VITL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 28.49%.
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 5Y81.45%
EPS Q2Q%125%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.49%
Revenue growth 3Y32.46%
Revenue growth 5Y33.93%
Sales Q2Q%37.2%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 21.62% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 22.17% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
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.
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 24.94 indicates a rather expensive valuation of VITL.
VITL's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
VITL is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.11, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.75 indicates a rather expensive 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.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.21. VITL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.94
Fwd PE 19.75
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

VITL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 15.28
VITL Per share dataVITL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10

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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as VITL's earnings are expected to grow with 21.62% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.17
PEG (5Y)0.31
EPS Next 2Y18.86%
EPS Next 3Y21.62%

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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 (12/1/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 32.3 -0.62 (-1.88%)

32.92

+0.22 (+0.67%)

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 Owners94.08%
Inst Owner Change5.7%
Ins Owners3.42%
Ins Owner Change-6.41%
Market Cap1.47B
Revenue(TTM)606.31M
Net Income(TTM)52.45M
Analysts84.71
Price Target54.77 (66.37%)
Short Float %25.13%
Short Ratio7.38
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)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 RankSector Rank
PE 24.94
Fwd PE 19.75
P/S 2.24
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 49.94
P/B 4.75
P/tB 4.96
EV/EBITDA 15.28
EPS(TTM)1.32
EY4.01%
EPS(NY)1.67
Fwd EY5.06%
FCF(TTM)-0.06
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.66
OCFY2%
SpS14.7
BVpS6.92
TBVpS6.63
PEG (NY)1.17
PEG (5Y)0.31
Graham Number14.34
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 10.15
F-Score4
WACC8.64%
ROIC/WACC1.96
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.


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.