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VITAL FARMS INC (VITL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:VITL - US92847W1036 - Common Stock

44.41 USD
-1.76 (-3.81%)
Last: 9/19/2025, 8:00:02 PM
44.73 USD
+0.32 (+0.72%)
After Hours: 9/19/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

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VITL gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 89 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 shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already. These ratings would make VITL suitable for growth and quality investing!


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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.
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.
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 11.97%, VITL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.38% of the companies in the same industry.
VITL's Return On Equity of 16.65% is amongst the best of the industry. VITL outperforms 87.64% of its industry peers.
VITL has a Return On Invested Capital of 16.79%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VITL outperforms 94.38% 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 28.31%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (16.79%) for VITL is above the 3 year average (10.84%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.97%
ROE 16.65%
ROIC 16.79%
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 7.84%, VITL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.90% of the companies in the same industry.
VITL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VITL has a Operating Margin of 10.31%. This is in the better half of the industry: VITL outperforms 74.16% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VITL has grown nicely.
VITL's Gross Margin of 37.64% is amongst the best of the industry. VITL outperforms 86.52% of its industry peers.
VITL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.31%
PM (TTM) 7.84%
GM 37.64%
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), VITL is creating value.
VITL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, VITL has more shares outstanding
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 13.12. This indicates that VITL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
VITL has a Altman-Z score of 13.12. This is amongst the best in the industry. VITL outperforms 94.38% 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 82.02% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 13.12
ROIC/WACC1.92
WACC8.73%
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 2.48 indicates that VITL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.48, VITL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.28% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.10 indicates that VITL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of VITL (2.10) is better than 87.64% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.48
Quick Ratio 2.1
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

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.66% 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 81.54% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, VITL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 21.50%.
The Revenue has been growing by 33.93% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.66%
EPS 3Y186.84%
EPS 5Y81.54%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.5%
Revenue growth 3Y32.46%
Revenue growth 5Y33.93%
Sales Q2Q%25.36%

3.2 Future

VITL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 21.43% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 22.20% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y20.92%
EPS Next 2Y18.6%
EPS Next 3Y21.43%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year28.65%
Revenue Next 2Y24.26%
Revenue Next 3Y22.2%
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.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 39.65, which means the current valuation is very expensive for VITL.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as VITL.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.38. VITL is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.76 indicates a quite expensive valuation of VITL.
VITL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.86. VITL is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.65
Fwd PE 26.76
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VITL is valued a bit more expensive than 60.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 22.57
VITL Per share dataVITL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates VITL does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of VITL may justify a higher PE ratio.
VITL's earnings are expected to grow with 21.43% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.9
PEG (5Y)0.49
EPS Next 2Y18.6%
EPS Next 3Y21.43%

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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 (9/19/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 44.73 +0.32 (+0.72%)

44.41

-1.76 (-3.81%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Inst Owners90.64%
Inst Owner Change4%
Ins Owners3.62%
Ins Owner Change-5.99%
Market Cap1.98B
Analysts84.71
Price Target53.65 (20.81%)
Short Float %22.71%
Short Ratio8.12
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)14.6%
PT rev (3m)16.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.54%
EPS NQ rev (3m)12.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)9.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.7%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.77%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.65
Fwd PE 26.76
P/S 3.02
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 67.65
P/B 6.41
P/tB 6.69
EV/EBITDA 22.57
EPS(TTM)1.12
EY2.52%
EPS(NY)1.66
Fwd EY3.74%
FCF(TTM)-0.05
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.66
OCFY1.48%
SpS14.72
BVpS6.93
TBVpS6.64
PEG (NY)1.9
PEG (5Y)0.49
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.97%
ROE 16.65%
ROCE 21.2%
ROIC 16.79%
ROICexc 32.58%
ROICexgc 35.41%
OM 10.31%
PM (TTM) 7.84%
GM 37.64%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y774.04%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover1.53
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 0.08
Cap/Depr 209.16%
Cap/Sales 4.82%
Interest Coverage 79.77
Cash Conversion 35.36%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.48
Quick Ratio 2.1
Altman-Z 13.12
F-Score4
WACC8.73%
ROIC/WACC1.92
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)5.66%
EPS 3Y186.84%
EPS 5Y81.54%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y20.92%
EPS Next 2Y18.6%
EPS Next 3Y21.43%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.5%
Revenue growth 3Y32.46%
Revenue growth 5Y33.93%
Sales Q2Q%25.36%
Revenue Next Year28.65%
Revenue Next 2Y24.26%
Revenue Next 3Y22.2%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y22.64%
EBIT growth 3Y759.76%
EBIT growth 5Y79.61%
EBIT Next Year71.53%
EBIT Next 3Y36.71%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-168.76%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y112.28%
OCF growth 3Y58.34%
OCF growth 5YN/A