VILLAGE FARMS INTERNATIONAL (VFF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:VFF - CA92707Y1088 - Common Stock
2.75 USD
-0.07 (-2.48%)
Taking everything into account, VFF scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VFF was compared to 89 industry peers in the Food Products industry. The financial health of VFF is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. VFF has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
VFF had positive earnings in the past year.
VFF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years VFF reported 4 times negative net income.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: VFF reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
VFF's Return On Assets of 2.56% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VFF outperforms 51.69% of its industry peers.
VFF has a Return On Equity (3.64%) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.56% | ||
| ROE | 3.64% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-12.81%
ROA(5y)-7.35%
ROE(3y)-19.13%
ROE(5y)-10.78%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
VFF's Profit Margin of 3.42% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VFF outperforms 64.04% of its industry peers.
VFF has a Gross Margin of 18.59%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VFF outperforms 48.31% of its industry peers.
VFF's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.42% | ||
| GM | 18.59% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.8%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
VFF does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for VFF has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, VFF has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, VFF has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.08 indicates that VFF is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.08, VFF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.07% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VFF is 4.09, which is a neutral value as it means it would take VFF, 4.09 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
VFF has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.09) than 77.53% of its industry peers.
VFF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
VFF's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.11 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VFF outperforms 70.79% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.08 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.52%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.65 indicates that VFF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
VFF has a Current ratio of 2.65. This is in the better half of the industry: VFF outperforms 77.53% of its industry peers.
VFF has a Quick Ratio of 1.89. This is a normal value and indicates that VFF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VFF has a Quick ratio of 1.89. This is amongst the best in the industry. VFF outperforms 85.39% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.89 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 130.30% over the past year.
VFF shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.53%.
The Revenue has been growing by 18.38% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)130.3%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%214.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.53%
Revenue growth 3Y7.85%
Revenue growth 5Y18.38%
Sales Q2Q%-35.02%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, VFF will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 38.06% on average per year.
VFF is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.71% yearly.
EPS Next Y95.79%
EPS Next 2Y55.76%
EPS Next 3Y38.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-24.6%
Revenue Next 2Y-14.88%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.95%
Revenue Next 5Y0.71%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.50, VFF can be considered very expensive at the moment.
VFF's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VFF to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.29), we can say VFF is valued inline with the index average.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.17, the valuation of VFF can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VFF is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.80% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.80, VFF is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
VFF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. VFF is more expensive than 65.17% of the companies in the same industry.
VFF's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 32.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 42.48 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
VFF's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
VFF's earnings are expected to grow with 38.06% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y55.76%
EPS Next 3Y38.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VFF does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:VFF (9/25/2025, 2:03:25 PM)
2.75
-0.07 (-2.48%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners14.62%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners10.53%
Ins Owner Change1.35%
Market Cap309.76M
Analysts80
Price Target3.83 (39.27%)
Short Float %4.78%
Short Ratio2.07
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)126.97%
Min EPS beat(2)-494.06%
Max EPS beat(2)748.01%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)17.33%
Min EPS beat(4)-494.06%
Max EPS beat(4)748.01%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-114.86%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-111.59%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-153.58%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.54%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.91%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.17%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.16%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.34%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.2%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.37%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.11%
PT rev (1m)40.62%
PT rev (3m)40.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)200%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)80.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-12.81%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)11.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-7.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.17 | ||
| P/S | 1.02 | ||
| P/FCF | 32.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.38 | ||
| P/B | 1.09 | ||
| P/tB | 1.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 42.48 |
EPS(TTM)0.1
EY3.64%
EPS(NY)0.14
Fwd EY4.96%
FCF(TTM)0.08
FCFY3.09%
OCF(TTM)0.18
OCFY6.5%
SpS2.69
BVpS2.52
TBVpS1.91
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.56% | ||
| ROE | 3.64% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.42% | ||
| GM | 18.59% | ||
| FCFM | 3.16% |
ROA(3y)-12.81%
ROA(5y)-7.35%
ROE(3y)-19.13%
ROE(5y)-10.78%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.8%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.75
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.09 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.47 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 59.22% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.49% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | 288.33% | ||
| Profit Quality | 92.53% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.08 |
F-Score8
WACC7.52%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)68.26%
Cap/Depr(5y)85.32%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.07%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)130.3%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%214.29%
EPS Next Y95.79%
EPS Next 2Y55.76%
EPS Next 3Y38.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.53%
Revenue growth 3Y7.85%
Revenue growth 5Y18.38%
Sales Q2Q%-35.02%
Revenue Next Year-24.6%
Revenue Next 2Y-14.88%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.95%
Revenue Next 5Y0.71%
EBIT growth 1Y36.12%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year200.92%
EBIT Next 3Y72.15%
EBIT Next 5Y40.9%
FCF growth 1Y142.11%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y224.96%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A