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VITAL FARMS INC (VITL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

34.7  -1.29 (-3.58%)

After market: 34.7 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

8

VITL gets a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 90 industry peers in the Food Products industry. VITL has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. VITL is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating. 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.
In the past year VITL had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years VITL has 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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 14.86%, VITL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.56% of the companies in the same industry.
VITL has a better Return On Equity (19.82%) than 90.00% of its industry peers.
VITL has a Return On Invested Capital of 17.93%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VITL outperforms 95.56% of its industry peers.
VITL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.84%. This is above the industry average of 8.67%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.84%) for VITL is below the current ROIC(17.93%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.86%
ROE 19.82%
ROIC 17.93%
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.81%, VITL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
VITL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VITL's Operating Margin of 10.48% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VITL outperforms 76.67% of its industry peers.
VITL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VITL has a Gross Margin of 37.92%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VITL outperforms 84.44% of its industry peers.
VITL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.48%
PM (TTM) 8.81%
GM 37.92%
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.
VITL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

An Altman-Z score of 13.46 indicates that VITL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
VITL has a better Altman-Z score (13.46) than 97.78% of its industry peers.
VITL has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.33. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.33 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.33, VITL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.22% of the companies in the same industry.
VITL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
VITL has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.03) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF 0.33
Altman-Z 13.46
ROIC/WACC1.98
WACC9.07%
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 3.13 indicates that VITL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.13, VITL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.44% of the companies in the same industry.
VITL has a Quick Ratio of 2.83. This indicates that VITL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
VITL has a better Quick ratio (2.83) than 90.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.13
Quick Ratio 2.83
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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 31.76% over the past year.
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 28.49%.
VITL shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 33.93% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)31.76%
EPS 3Y186.84%
EPS 5Y81.54%
EPS Q2Q%-13.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.49%
Revenue growth 3Y32.46%
Revenue growth 5Y33.93%
Sales Q2Q%9.64%

3.2 Future

VITL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 20.55% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 20.73% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y10.93%
EPS Next 2Y15.63%
EPS Next 3Y20.55%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year23.97%
Revenue Next 2Y21.67%
Revenue Next 3Y20.73%
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.98, VITL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as VITL.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VITL to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.60), we can say VITL is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.00 indicates a rather expensive valuation of VITL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VITL is on the same level as its industry peers.
VITL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.43.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.98
Fwd PE 22
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.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of VITL is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 42.73
EV/EBITDA 18.11
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 VITL does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of VITL may justify a higher PE ratio.
VITL's earnings are expected to grow with 20.55% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.83
PEG (5Y)0.38
EPS Next 2Y15.63%
EPS Next 3Y20.55%

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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 (5/20/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 34.7 0 (0%)

34.7

-1.29 (-3.58%)

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 Owners87.89%
Inst Owner Change5.55%
Ins Owners5.99%
Ins Owner Change-0.69%
Market Cap1.55B
Analysts85.33
Price Target46.35 (33.57%)
Short Float %18.7%
Short Ratio6.77
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)33.69%
Min EPS beat(2)30.72%
Max EPS beat(2)36.66%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)61.27%
Min EPS beat(4)30.72%
Max EPS beat(4)104.93%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)93.88%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)99.2%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)185.75%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.31%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.14%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.51%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.41%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.9%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.59%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.56%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.46%
PT rev (1m)-0.67%
PT rev (3m)-5.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.3%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-29.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.53%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.54%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.98
Fwd PE 22
P/S 2.55
P/FCF 42.73
P/OCF 23.85
P/B 5.74
P/tB 5.94
EV/EBITDA 18.11
EPS(TTM)1.12
EY3.23%
EPS(NY)1.58
Fwd EY4.55%
FCF(TTM)0.81
FCFY2.34%
OCF(TTM)1.46
OCFY4.19%
SpS13.61
BVpS6.04
TBVpS5.84
PEG (NY)2.83
PEG (5Y)0.38
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.86%
ROE 19.82%
ROCE 22.63%
ROIC 17.93%
ROICexc 41.78%
ROICexgc 45.21%
OM 10.48%
PM (TTM) 8.81%
GM 37.92%
FCFM 5.97%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.69
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF 0.33
Debt/EBITDA 0.1
Cap/Depr 218.79%
Cap/Sales 4.72%
Interest Coverage 66.9
Cash Conversion 84.58%
Profit Quality 67.76%
Current Ratio 3.13
Quick Ratio 2.83
Altman-Z 13.46
F-Score7
WACC9.07%
ROIC/WACC1.98
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 Y10.93%
EPS Next 2Y15.63%
EPS Next 3Y20.55%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.49%
Revenue growth 3Y32.46%
Revenue growth 5Y33.93%
Sales Q2Q%9.64%
Revenue Next Year23.97%
Revenue Next 2Y21.67%
Revenue Next 3Y20.73%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y90.9%
EBIT growth 3Y759.76%
EBIT growth 5Y79.61%
EBIT Next Year70.17%
EBIT Next 3Y36.94%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-8.1%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y27.34%
OCF growth 3Y58.34%
OCF growth 5YN/A