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VITAL FARMS INC (VITL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:VITL - US92847W1036 - Common Stock

41.23 USD
+0.86 (+2.13%)
Last: 10/17/2025, 10:54:48 AM
Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, VITL scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VITL was compared to 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 shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already. This makes VITL very considerable for growth and quality investing!


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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.
In the past 5 years VITL has always been profitable.
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

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 11.97%, VITL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.25% of the companies in the same industry.
VITL's Return On Equity of 16.65% is amongst the best of the industry. VITL outperforms 89.66% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of VITL (16.79%) is better than 94.25% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VITL is significantly below the industry average of 28.34%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (16.79%) for VITL is above the 3 year average (10.84%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.97%
ROE 16.65%
ROIC 16.79%
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 7.84%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VITL outperforms 81.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VITL has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 10.31%, VITL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.71% of the companies in the same industry.
VITL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VITL has a better Gross Margin (37.64%) than 85.06% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VITL has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.31%
PM (TTM) 7.84%
GM 37.64%
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, VITL has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for VITL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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 11.83. This indicates that VITL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 11.83, VITL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.40% 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.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.02, VITL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 11.83
ROIC/WACC1.94
WACC8.67%
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 2.48 indicates that VITL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.48, VITL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
VITL has a Quick Ratio of 2.10. This indicates that VITL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.10, VITL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.51% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.48
Quick Ratio 2.1
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 small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.66%.
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 21.50%.
VITL shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 33.93% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.66%
EPS 3Y186.84%
EPS 5Y81.54%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.5%
Revenue growth 3Y32.46%
Revenue growth 5Y33.93%
Sales Q2Q%25.36%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, VITL will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 21.43% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 22.20% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y20.92%
EPS Next 2Y18.6%
EPS Next 3Y21.43%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year28.65%
Revenue Next 2Y24.26%
Revenue Next 3Y22.2%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of 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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 36.81, VITL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
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 (27.29), we can say VITL is valued slightly more expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.84 indicates a rather expensive valuation of VITL.
VITL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VITL to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.85), we can say VITL is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 36.81
Fwd PE 24.84
VITL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVITL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

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 19.44
VITL Per share dataVITL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct 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 21.43% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.76
PEG (5Y)0.45
EPS Next 2Y18.6%
EPS Next 3Y21.43%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for VITL!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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VITAL FARMS INC

NASDAQ:VITL (10/17/2025, 10:54:48 AM)

41.23

+0.86 (+2.13%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Inst Owners94.08%
Inst Owner Change-0.02%
Ins Owners3.42%
Ins Owner Change-6.33%
Market Cap1.84B
Analysts84.71
Price Target54.77 (32.84%)
Short Float %26.83%
Short Ratio8.77
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)34.73%
Min EPS beat(2)27.88%
Max EPS beat(2)41.58%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)34.21%
Min EPS beat(4)27.88%
Max EPS beat(4)41.58%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)63.99%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)85.84%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)82.17%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.9%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.23%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.79%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.23%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.57%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.81%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.49%
PT rev (1m)4.07%
PT rev (3m)19.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)11.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.71%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 36.81
Fwd PE 24.84
P/S 2.8
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 62.81
P/B 5.95
P/tB 6.21
EV/EBITDA 19.44
EPS(TTM)1.12
EY2.72%
EPS(NY)1.66
Fwd EY4.03%
FCF(TTM)-0.05
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.66
OCFY1.59%
SpS14.72
BVpS6.93
TBVpS6.64
PEG (NY)1.76
PEG (5Y)0.45
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.97%
ROE 16.65%
ROCE 21.2%
ROIC 16.79%
ROICexc 32.58%
ROICexgc 35.41%
OM 10.31%
PM (TTM) 7.84%
GM 37.64%
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%
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-Score4
Asset Turnover1.53
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 0.08
Cap/Depr 209.16%
Cap/Sales 4.82%
Interest Coverage 79.77
Cash Conversion 35.36%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.48
Quick Ratio 2.1
Altman-Z 11.83
F-Score4
WACC8.67%
ROIC/WACC1.94
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)5.66%
EPS 3Y186.84%
EPS 5Y81.54%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y20.92%
EPS Next 2Y18.6%
EPS Next 3Y21.43%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.5%
Revenue growth 3Y32.46%
Revenue growth 5Y33.93%
Sales Q2Q%25.36%
Revenue Next Year28.65%
Revenue Next 2Y24.26%
Revenue Next 3Y22.2%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y22.64%
EBIT growth 3Y759.76%
EBIT growth 5Y79.61%
EBIT Next Year88.61%
EBIT Next 3Y38.57%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-168.76%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y112.28%
OCF growth 3Y58.34%
OCF growth 5YN/A