84.435 USD
-1.42 (-1.66%)
Taking everything into account, SFM scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SFM was compared to 39 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. SFM has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. SFM is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued. This is an interesting combination These ratings could make SFM a good candidate for value and growth and quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SFM had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SFM had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years SFM has always been profitable.
SFM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
SFM has a better Return On Assets (12.79%) than 92.31% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 35.79%, SFM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.87% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 15.78%, SFM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
SFM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.53%. This is above the industry average of 8.81%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.53%) for SFM is below the current ROIC(15.78%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.79% | ||
| ROE | 35.79% | ||
| ROIC | 15.78% |
ROA(3y)8.91%
ROA(5y)9.07%
ROE(3y)25.43%
ROE(5y)26.87%
ROIC(3y)11.53%
ROIC(5y)11.58%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 5.93%, SFM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.74% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SFM has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.84%, SFM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
SFM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 38.83%, SFM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.18% of the companies in the same industry.
SFM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.93% | ||
| GM | 38.83% |
OM growth 3Y6.47%
OM growth 5Y10.94%
PM growth 3Y7.19%
PM growth 5Y13.18%
GM growth 3Y1.71%
GM growth 5Y2.53%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SFM is creating value.
SFM has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SFM has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SFM has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
SFM has an Altman-Z score of 4.88. This indicates that SFM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.88, SFM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.36% of the companies in the same industry.
SFM has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.12. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.12 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SFM (0.12) is better than 94.87% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.04 indicates that SFM is not too dependend on debt financing.
SFM's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.04 is amongst the best of the industry. SFM outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.88 |
ROIC/WACC1.83
WACC8.63%
2.3 Liquidity
SFM has a Current Ratio of 1.05. This is a normal value and indicates that SFM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SFM's Current ratio of 1.05 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SFM outperforms 48.72% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.53 indicates that SFM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.53, SFM is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.15% of the companies in the same industry.
SFM does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.53 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 49.42% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, SFM shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 24.64% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, SFM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 16.60% in the last year.
SFM shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.50% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)49.42%
EPS 3Y21.43%
EPS 5Y24.64%
EPS Q2Q%34.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.6%
Revenue growth 3Y8.16%
Revenue growth 5Y6.5%
Sales Q2Q%13.09%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, SFM will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.28% on average per year.
SFM is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.63% yearly.
EPS Next Y41.53%
EPS Next 2Y24.73%
EPS Next 3Y20.61%
EPS Next 5Y16.28%
Revenue Next Year14.88%
Revenue Next 2Y12.54%
Revenue Next 3Y11.31%
Revenue Next 5Y10.63%
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 Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.33 indicates a correct valuation of SFM.
71.79% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SFM, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
SFM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.11.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.43, which indicates a correct valuation of SFM.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SFM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SFM is cheaper than 69.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SFM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.21, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SFM, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SFM is valued a bit cheaper than 64.10% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.75 |
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.
SFM has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
SFM's earnings are expected to grow with 20.61% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.39
PEG (5Y)0.66
EPS Next 2Y24.73%
EPS Next 3Y20.61%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SFM does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:SFM (12/2/2025, 2:45:06 PM)
84.435
-1.42 (-1.66%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners100.26%
Inst Owner Change1.65%
Ins Owners0.45%
Ins Owner Change-2.03%
Market Cap8.22B
Revenue(TTM)8.65B
Net Income(TTM)513.45M
Analysts75
Price Target122.32 (44.87%)
Short Float %8.45%
Short Ratio2.89
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)5.72%
Min EPS beat(2)3.49%
Max EPS beat(2)7.94%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)8.41%
Min EPS beat(4)3.49%
Max EPS beat(4)15.57%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)10.9%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)10.69%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)10.76%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.41%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.07%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.26%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.13%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.07%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.26%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.69%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.47%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.29%
PT rev (1m)-25.05%
PT rev (3m)-35.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.42%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.9%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.92%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.43 | ||
| P/S | 0.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.71 | ||
| P/B | 5.73 | ||
| P/tB | 9.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.75 |
EPS(TTM)5.17
EY6.12%
EPS(NY)5.85
Fwd EY6.93%
FCF(TTM)4.7
FCFY5.57%
OCF(TTM)7.21
OCFY8.54%
SpS88.87
BVpS14.73
TBVpS8.67
PEG (NY)0.39
PEG (5Y)0.66
Graham Number41.4
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.79% | ||
| ROE | 35.79% | ||
| ROCE | 20.99% | ||
| ROIC | 15.78% | ||
| ROICexc | 17.53% | ||
| ROICexgc | 21.99% | ||
| OM | 7.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.93% | ||
| GM | 38.83% | ||
| FCFM | 5.29% |
ROA(3y)8.91%
ROA(5y)9.07%
ROE(3y)25.43%
ROE(5y)26.87%
ROIC(3y)11.53%
ROIC(5y)11.58%
ROICexc(3y)12.71%
ROICexc(5y)12.73%
ROICexgc(3y)16.51%
ROICexgc(5y)16.78%
ROCE(3y)15.33%
ROCE(5y)15.4%
ROICexgc growth 3Y5.31%
ROICexgc growth 5Y12.76%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.03%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.66%
OM growth 3Y6.47%
OM growth 5Y10.94%
PM growth 3Y7.19%
PM growth 5Y13.18%
GM growth 3Y1.71%
GM growth 5Y2.53%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover2.16
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.12 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.06 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 160.73% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.83% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 401.75 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 84.57% | ||
| Profit Quality | 89.12% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.88 |
F-Score7
WACC8.63%
ROIC/WACC1.83
Cap/Depr(3y)141.81%
Cap/Depr(5y)120.69%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.74%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.36%
Profit Quality(3y)98.77%
Profit Quality(5y)106.63%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)49.42%
EPS 3Y21.43%
EPS 5Y24.64%
EPS Q2Q%34.07%
EPS Next Y41.53%
EPS Next 2Y24.73%
EPS Next 3Y20.61%
EPS Next 5Y16.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.6%
Revenue growth 3Y8.16%
Revenue growth 5Y6.5%
Sales Q2Q%13.09%
Revenue Next Year14.88%
Revenue Next 2Y12.54%
Revenue Next 3Y11.31%
Revenue Next 5Y10.63%
EBIT growth 1Y40.74%
EBIT growth 3Y15.16%
EBIT growth 5Y18.15%
EBIT Next Year70.05%
EBIT Next 3Y29.2%
EBIT Next 5Y19.03%
FCF growth 1Y72.54%
FCF growth 3Y16.49%
FCF growth 5Y19.25%
OCF growth 1Y48.33%
OCF growth 3Y20.93%
OCF growth 5Y12.68%
SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET INC / SFM FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to SFM.
What is the valuation status of SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET INC (SFM) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET INC (SFM). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET INC (SFM) stock?
SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET INC (SFM) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET INC (SFM) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET INC (SFM) is 16.33 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.73.