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VITAL FARMS INC (VITL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:VITL - Nasdaq - US92847W1036 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

37.4  +0.05 (+0.13%)

After market: 37.4 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

7

We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to VITL. VITL was compared to 91 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 valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. These ratings could make VITL a good candidate for growth and quality investing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year VITL was profitable.
In the past year VITL had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years VITL has been profitable.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 13.51%, VITL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.90% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 17.63%, VITL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.11% of the companies in the same industry.
VITL has a Return On Invested Capital of 16.15%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VITL outperforms 95.60% of its industry peers.
VITL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.84%. This is significantly below the industry average of 28.10%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.84%) for VITL is below the current ROIC(16.15%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.51%
ROE 17.63%
ROIC 16.15%
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

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 8.21%, VITL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.22% of the companies in the same industry.
VITL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of VITL (9.83%) is better than 73.63% of its industry peers.
VITL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VITL's Gross Margin of 37.63% is amongst the best of the industry. VITL outperforms 83.52% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VITL has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.83%
PM (TTM) 8.21%
GM 37.63%
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 just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VITL is still creating some 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 14.48. This indicates that VITL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
VITL has a better Altman-Z score (14.48) than 95.60% of its industry peers.
VITL has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.76. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.76 years to pay back of all of its debts.
VITL's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.76 is amongst the best of the industry. VITL outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that VITL is not too dependend on debt financing.
VITL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.03. This is amongst the best in the industry. VITL outperforms 80.22% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF 0.76
Altman-Z 14.48
ROIC/WACC1.78
WACC9.09%
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 3.35 indicates that VITL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.35, VITL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.52% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.91 indicates that VITL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
VITL's Quick ratio of 2.91 is amongst the best of the industry. VITL outperforms 90.11% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.35
Quick Ratio 2.91
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 31.76%, which is quite impressive.
VITL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 81.54% yearly.
VITL shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 23.98%.
The Revenue has been growing by 33.93% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)31.76%
EPS 3Y186.84%
EPS 5Y81.54%
EPS Q2Q%-13.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.98%
Revenue growth 3Y32.46%
Revenue growth 5Y33.93%
Sales Q2Q%9.64%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 20.81% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
VITL is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 20.77% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.9%
EPS Next 2Y16.16%
EPS Next 3Y20.81%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year24.04%
Revenue Next 2Y21.79%
Revenue Next 3Y20.77%
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.
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

VITL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 33.39.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as VITL.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.50, VITL is valued a bit more expensive.
VITL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.49.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as VITL.
VITL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.44, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 33.39
Fwd PE 23.49
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 ratio is in line with the industry average.
VITL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 106.5
EV/EBITDA 20.11
VITL Per share dataVITL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
VITL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as VITL's earnings are expected to grow with 20.81% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.06
PEG (5Y)0.41
EPS Next 2Y16.16%
EPS Next 3Y20.81%

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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 (7/18/2025, 8:18:45 PM)

After market: 37.4 0 (0%)

37.4

+0.05 (+0.13%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)05-08 2025-05-08/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-06 2025-08-06/bmo
Inst Owners89.44%
Inst Owner Change-0.02%
Ins Owners3.59%
Ins Owner Change-0.95%
Market Cap1.67B
Analysts85
Price Target45.9 (22.73%)
Short Float %23.08%
Short Ratio9.81
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)39.12%
Min EPS beat(2)36.66%
Max EPS beat(2)41.58%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)45.43%
Min EPS beat(4)30.72%
Max EPS beat(4)72.76%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)74.81%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)91.85%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)141.82%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.51%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.33%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.39%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.69%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.44%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.19%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.97%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.36%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.58%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 33.39
Fwd PE 23.49
P/S 2.68
P/FCF 106.5
P/OCF 36.14
P/B 5.77
P/tB 6
EV/EBITDA 20.11
EPS(TTM)1.12
EY2.99%
EPS(NY)1.59
Fwd EY4.26%
FCF(TTM)0.35
FCFY0.94%
OCF(TTM)1.03
OCFY2.77%
SpS13.93
BVpS6.48
TBVpS6.24
PEG (NY)3.06
PEG (5Y)0.41
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.51%
ROE 17.63%
ROCE 20.38%
ROIC 16.15%
ROICexc 35.01%
ROICexgc 38.07%
OM 9.83%
PM (TTM) 8.21%
GM 37.63%
FCFM 2.52%
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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.65
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF 0.76
Debt/EBITDA 0.1
Cap/Depr 216.72%
Cap/Sales 4.91%
Interest Coverage 67.64
Cash Conversion 61.41%
Profit Quality 30.72%
Current Ratio 3.35
Quick Ratio 2.91
Altman-Z 14.48
F-Score6
WACC9.09%
ROIC/WACC1.78
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)31.76%
EPS 3Y186.84%
EPS 5Y81.54%
EPS Q2Q%-13.95%
EPS Next Y10.9%
EPS Next 2Y16.16%
EPS Next 3Y20.81%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.98%
Revenue growth 3Y32.46%
Revenue growth 5Y33.93%
Sales Q2Q%9.64%
Revenue Next Year24.04%
Revenue Next 2Y21.79%
Revenue Next 3Y20.77%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y31.81%
EBIT growth 3Y759.76%
EBIT growth 5Y79.61%
EBIT Next Year71.25%
EBIT Next 3Y36.97%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y287.59%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y1957.95%
OCF growth 3Y58.34%
OCF growth 5YN/A