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VITAL FARMS INC (VITL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:VITL - US92847W1036 - Common Stock

34.68 USD
-0.8 (-2.25%)
Last: 11/7/2025, 8:24:57 PM
34.91 USD
+0.23 (+0.66%)
After Hours: 11/7/2025, 8:24:57 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. VITL scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. VITL is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! 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

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

VITL has a Return On Assets of 11.97%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VITL outperforms 95.40% of its industry peers.
VITL has a Return On Equity of 16.65%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VITL outperforms 89.66% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 16.79%, VITL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.40% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VITL is significantly below the industry average of 28.25%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.84%) for VITL is below the current ROIC(16.79%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 7.84%, VITL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.61% of the companies in the same industry.
VITL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VITL's Operating Margin of 10.31% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VITL outperforms 74.71% of its industry peers.
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 86.21% 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

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.
The number of shares outstanding for VITL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, VITL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

An Altman-Z score of 10.75 indicates that VITL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
VITL has a better Altman-Z score (10.75) 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.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.02, VITL belongs to the best 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 10.75
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

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 75.86% of its industry peers.
VITL has a Quick Ratio of 2.10. This indicates that VITL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.10, VITL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.51% of the companies in the same industry.
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 grown by an nice 17.86% 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 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 5Y81.54%
EPS Q2Q%125%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.49%
Revenue growth 3Y32.46%
Revenue growth 5Y33.93%
Sales Q2Q%37.2%

3.2 Future

VITL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 21.62% yearly.
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.
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 26.27, the valuation of VITL can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VITL is on the same level as its industry peers.
VITL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.83.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.80, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of VITL.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as VITL.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 32.68. VITL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.27
Fwd PE 20.8
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VITL is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 16.81
VITL Per share dataVITL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of VITL 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)1.23
PEG (5Y)0.32
EPS Next 2Y18.86%
EPS Next 3Y21.62%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

VITAL FARMS INC

NASDAQ:VITL (11/7/2025, 8:24:57 PM)

After market: 34.91 +0.23 (+0.66%)

34.68

-0.8 (-2.25%)

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 Change-0.33%
Ins Owners3.42%
Ins Owner Change-6.12%
Market Cap1.55B
Revenue(TTM)606.31M
Net Income(TTM)51.56M
Analysts84.71
Price Target54.77 (57.93%)
Short Float %27.3%
Short Ratio9.34
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)2.09%
PT rev (3m)19.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.71%
EPS NQ rev (3m)12.88%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.66%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.66%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.27
Fwd PE 20.8
P/S 2.36
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 52.83
P/B 5
P/tB 5.23
EV/EBITDA 16.81
EPS(TTM)1.32
EY3.81%
EPS(NY)1.67
Fwd EY4.81%
FCF(TTM)-0.05
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.66
OCFY1.89%
SpS14.72
BVpS6.93
TBVpS6.64
PEG (NY)1.23
PEG (5Y)0.32
Graham Number14.35
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%
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 Turnover1.53
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 10.75
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)17.86%
EPS 3Y186.84%
EPS 5Y81.54%
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 1Y22.64%
EBIT growth 3Y759.76%
EBIT growth 5Y79.61%
EBIT Next Year88.61%
EBIT Next 3Y38.57%
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

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.