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VITAL FARMS INC (VITL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

31.73 USD
-0.95 (-2.91%)
Last: 12/26/2025, 8:20:35 PM
32.09 USD
+0.36 (+1.13%)
After Hours: 12/26/2025, 8:20:35 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. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making VITL a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. VITL is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! 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.
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

VITL's Return On Assets of 12.66% is amongst the best of the industry. VITL outperforms 98.85% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 18.40%, VITL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.72%, VITL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.55% 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 28.50%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.84%) for VITL is below the current ROIC(16.72%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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's Profit Margin of 8.56% is amongst the best of 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 78.16% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VITL has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 37.81%, VITL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
VITL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VITL is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for VITL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
VITL has more shares outstanding than it did 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

VITL has an Altman-Z score of 8.51. This indicates that VITL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 8.51, VITL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.95% of the companies in the same industry.
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 8.51
ROIC/WACC1.91
WACC8.75%
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.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.65, VITL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.01% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.15 indicates that VITL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of VITL (2.15) is better 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

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.
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 23.56%.
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)23.56%
Revenue growth 3Y32.46%
Revenue growth 5Y33.93%
Sales Q2Q%37.2%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 24.13% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
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 Y27.83%
EPS Next 2Y21.06%
EPS Next 3Y24.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year26.94%
Revenue Next 2Y25%
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.
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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 24.04, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of VITL.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as VITL.
VITL is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.35, VITL is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VITL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VITL is cheaper than 62.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.46. VITL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.04
Fwd PE 18.35
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 is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.88
VITL Per share dataVITL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The 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.
VITL's earnings are expected to grow with 24.13% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.86
PEG (5Y)0.29
EPS Next 2Y21.06%
EPS Next 3Y24.13%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for VITL!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

VITAL FARMS INC

NASDAQ:VITL (12/26/2025, 8:20:35 PM)

After market: 32.09 +0.36 (+1.13%)

31.73

-0.95 (-2.91%)

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 Owners99.48%
Inst Owner Change5.7%
Ins Owners2.68%
Ins Owner Change-6.91%
Market Cap1.42B
Revenue(TTM)711.88M
Net Income(TTM)60.96M
Analysts84.44
Price Target51.34 (61.8%)
Short Float %24.75%
Short Ratio5.06
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)22.72%
Min EPS beat(2)17.57%
Max EPS beat(2)27.88%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)30.92%
Min EPS beat(4)17.57%
Max EPS beat(4)41.58%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)51.87%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)69.15%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)80.18%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.73%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.23%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.76%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.23%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.02%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.83%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.63%
PT rev (1m)-6.27%
PT rev (3m)-4.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.53%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-6.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.37%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.33%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.04
Fwd PE 18.35
P/S 2
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 33.09
P/B 4.29
P/tB 4.47
EV/EBITDA 12.88
EPS(TTM)1.32
EY4.16%
EPS(NY)1.73
Fwd EY5.45%
FCF(TTM)-0.45
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.96
OCFY3.02%
SpS15.9
BVpS7.4
TBVpS7.1
PEG (NY)0.86
PEG (5Y)0.29
Graham Number14.82
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.66%
ROE 18.4%
ROCE 21.1%
ROIC 16.72%
ROICexc 27.09%
ROICexgc 28.72%
OM 11.23%
PM (TTM) 8.56%
GM 37.81%
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 Turnover1.48
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 0.06
Cap/Depr 394.32%
Cap/Sales 8.85%
Interest Coverage 97.4
Cash Conversion 44.75%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.65
Quick Ratio 2.15
Altman-Z 8.51
F-Score4
WACC8.75%
ROIC/WACC1.91
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 Y27.83%
EPS Next 2Y21.06%
EPS Next 3Y24.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.56%
Revenue growth 3Y32.46%
Revenue growth 5Y33.93%
Sales Q2Q%37.2%
Revenue Next Year26.94%
Revenue Next 2Y25%
Revenue Next 3Y23.64%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y34.78%
EBIT growth 3Y759.76%
EBIT growth 5Y79.61%
EBIT Next Year94.89%
EBIT Next 3Y41.71%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-306.25%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y91.25%
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.