VITAL FARMS INC (VITL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:VITL - Nasdaq - US92847W1036 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
VITL gets a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 91 industry peers in the Food Products industry. VITL has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. VITL is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. These ratings would make VITL suitable 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.
Of the past 5 years VITL 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
VITL's Return On Assets of 14.86% is amongst the best of the industry. VITL outperforms 94.51% of its industry peers.
VITL has a better Return On Equity (19.82%) than 90.11% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 17.93%, VITL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.70% of the companies in the same industry.
VITL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.84%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.95%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (17.93%) for VITL is above the 3 year average (10.84%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.86% | ||
| ROE | 19.82% | ||
| ROIC | 17.93% |
ROA(3y)8.25%
ROA(5y)6.23%
ROE(3y)11.3%
ROE(5y)8.34%
ROIC(3y)10.84%
ROIC(5y)7.84%
1.3 Margins
VITL has a better Profit Margin (8.81%) than 83.52% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VITL has grown nicely.
VITL has a better Operating Margin (10.48%) than 75.82% of its industry peers.
VITL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of VITL (37.92%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
VITL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.48% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.81% | ||
| GM | 37.92% |
OM growth 3Y549.09%
OM growth 5Y34.11%
PM growth 3Y112.33%
PM growth 5Y38.86%
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.
VITL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
VITL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for VITL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
VITL has an Altman-Z score of 12.14. This indicates that VITL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
VITL has a Altman-Z score of 12.14. This is amongst the best in the industry. VITL outperforms 97.80% of its industry peers.
VITL has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.33. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.33 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.33, VITL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.21% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that VITL is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.03, VITL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.32% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.14 |
ROIC/WACC2.03
WACC8.83%
2.3 Liquidity
VITL has a Current Ratio of 3.13. This indicates that VITL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
VITL's Current ratio of 3.13 is amongst the best of the industry. VITL outperforms 83.52% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.83 indicates that VITL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
VITL's Quick ratio of 2.83 is amongst the best of the industry. VITL outperforms 91.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.83 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VITL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 103.45%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 81.54% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, VITL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 28.51%.
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)103.45%
EPS 3Y186.84%
EPS 5Y81.54%
EPS Q2Q%35.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.51%
Revenue growth 3Y32.46%
Revenue growth 5Y33.93%
Sales Q2Q%22.22%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, VITL will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 14.25% 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 20.84% on average per year.
EPS Next Y5.24%
EPS Next 2Y14.25%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year23.01%
Revenue Next 2Y20.4%
Revenue Next 3Y20.84%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 26.08 indicates a quite expensive valuation of VITL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VITL is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VITL to the average of the S&P500 Index (29.71), we can say VITL is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.79 indicates a rather expensive valuation of VITL.
61.54% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VITL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.34, VITL is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.79 |
4.2 Price Multiples
VITL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
VITL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 37.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.52 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of VITL may justify a higher PE ratio.
VITL's earnings are expected to grow with 14.25% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)4.98
PEG (5Y)0.32
EPS Next 2Y14.25%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for VITL!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
30.78
-0.37 (-1.19%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners87.89%
Inst Owner Change-0.96%
Ins Owners5.99%
Ins Owner Change-1.08%
Market Cap1.35B
Analysts85.71
Price Target47.79 (55.26%)
Short Float %21.01%
Short Ratio5.78
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)33.69%
Min EPS beat(2)30.72%
Max EPS beat(2)36.66%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)61.27%
Min EPS beat(4)30.72%
Max EPS beat(4)104.93%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)93.88%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)99.2%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)185.75%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.31%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.14%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.51%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.42%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.9%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.59%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.56%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.46%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)13.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.75%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.79 | ||
| P/S | 2.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.26 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.79 | ||
| P/B | 5 | ||
| P/tB | 5.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.52 |
EPS(TTM)1.18
EY3.83%
EPS(NY)1.24
Fwd EY4.03%
FCF(TTM)0.83
FCFY2.68%
OCF(TTM)1.48
OCFY4.81%
SpS13.85
BVpS6.15
TBVpS5.94
PEG (NY)4.98
PEG (5Y)0.32
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.86% | ||
| ROE | 19.82% | ||
| ROCE | 22.63% | ||
| ROIC | 17.93% | ||
| ROICexc | 41.78% | ||
| ROICexgc | 45.21% | ||
| OM | 10.48% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.81% | ||
| GM | 37.92% | ||
| FCFM | 5.97% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.69
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.1 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 218.79% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.72% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 66.9 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 84.58% | ||
| Profit Quality | 67.76% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.14 |
F-Score7
WACC8.83%
ROIC/WACC2.03
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)103.45%
EPS 3Y186.84%
EPS 5Y81.54%
EPS Q2Q%35.29%
EPS Next Y5.24%
EPS Next 2Y14.25%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.51%
Revenue growth 3Y32.46%
Revenue growth 5Y33.93%
Sales Q2Q%22.22%
Revenue Next Year23.01%
Revenue Next 2Y20.4%
Revenue Next 3Y20.84%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y90.9%
EBIT growth 3Y759.76%
EBIT growth 5Y79.61%
EBIT Next Year60.22%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-8.1%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y27.34%
OCF growth 3Y58.34%
OCF growth 5YN/A