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VITAL FARMS INC (VITL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

28.38 USD
-1.73 (-5.75%)
Last: 1/23/2026, 8:00:02 PM
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After Hours: 1/23/2026, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

VITL gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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 growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! This makes VITL very considerable 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.
  • 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.
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 12.66%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VITL outperforms 98.85% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 18.40%, VITL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.95% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of VITL (16.72%) is better than 95.40% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VITL is significantly below the industry average of 27.79%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (16.72%) for VITL is above the 3 year average (10.84%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.66%
ROE 18.4%
ROIC 16.72%
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

  • VITL has a Profit Margin of 8.56%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VITL outperforms 83.91% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VITL has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.23%, VITL is in the better half of 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's Gross Margin of 37.81% is amongst the best of the industry. VITL outperforms 85.06% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VITL has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.23%
PM (TTM) 8.56%
GM 37.81%
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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for VITL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • VITL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 7.91. This indicates that VITL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • VITL has a better Altman-Z score (7.91) than 90.80% 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 83.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 7.91
ROIC/WACC1.89
WACC8.85%
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 2.65 indicates that VITL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • VITL has a better Current ratio (2.65) than 77.01% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.15 indicates that VITL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • VITL has a better Quick ratio (2.15) than 88.51% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.65
Quick Ratio 2.15
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.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 81.54% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • VITL shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 23.56%.
  • 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)17.86%
EPS 3Y186.84%
EPS 5Y81.54%
EPS Q2Q%125%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.56%
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 23.23% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, VITL will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 23.64% on average per year.
EPS Next Y27.91%
EPS Next 2Y20.83%
EPS Next 3Y23.23%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year26.65%
Revenue Next 2Y25.04%
Revenue Next 3Y23.64%
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

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.50 indicates a rather expensive valuation of VITL.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as VITL.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VITL to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.21), we can say VITL is valued slightly cheaper.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.47, the valuation of VITL can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VITL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.97% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • VITL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.98.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.5
Fwd PE 16.47
VITL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVITL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • VITL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.31
VITL Per share dataVITL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

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.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as VITL's earnings are expected to grow with 23.23% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)0.26
EPS Next 2Y20.83%
EPS Next 3Y23.23%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • VITL does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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 for VITL stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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.