31.52 USD
-0.42 (-1.31%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to VITL. VITL was compared to 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. VITL gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. VITL is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! With these ratings, VITL could be worth investigating further for growth and quality investing!.
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.
VITL had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 12.66%, VITL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.85% of the companies in the same industry.
VITL's Return On Equity of 18.40% is amongst the best of the industry. VITL outperforms 93.10% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of VITL (16.72%) is better than 96.55% 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 28.50%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.84%) for VITL is below the current ROIC(16.72%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.66% | ||
| ROE | 18.4% | ||
| ROIC | 16.72% |
ROA(3y)8.25%
ROA(5y)6.23%
ROE(3y)11.3%
ROE(5y)8.34%
ROIC(3y)10.84%
ROIC(5y)7.84%
1.3 Margins
VITL's Profit Margin of 8.56% is amongst the best of the industry. VITL outperforms 83.91% 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 11.23%, VITL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.16% of the companies in the same industry.
VITL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 37.81%, VITL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VITL has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.56% | ||
| GM | 37.81% |
OM growth 3Y549.09%
OM growth 5Y34.11%
PM growth 3Y112.33%
PM growth 5Y38.86%
GM growth 3Y6.07%
GM growth 5Y4.46%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), VITL is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VITL has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for VITL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
VITL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
VITL has an Altman-Z score of 8.54. This indicates that VITL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
VITL has a Altman-Z score of 8.54. This is amongst the best in the industry. VITL outperforms 90.80% of its industry peers.
VITL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
VITL has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.02) than 83.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.54 |
ROIC/WACC1.9
WACC8.79%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.65 indicates that VITL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.65, VITL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.01% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.15 indicates that VITL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of VITL (2.15) is better than 88.51% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.15 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VITL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 17.86%, which is quite good.
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 23.56%.
The Revenue has been growing by 33.93% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.86%
EPS 3Y186.84%
EPS 5Y81.54%
EPS Q2Q%125%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.56%
Revenue growth 3Y32.46%
Revenue growth 5Y33.93%
Sales Q2Q%37.2%
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 24.13% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, VITL will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 23.64% on average per year.
EPS Next Y27.83%
EPS Next 2Y21.06%
EPS Next 3Y24.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year26.94%
Revenue Next 2Y25%
Revenue Next 3Y23.64%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.88, VITL is valued on the expensive side.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as VITL.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.51, VITL is valued at the same level.
VITL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.23.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VITL is valued a bit cheaper than 63.22% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.13, VITL is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
VITL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.97 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
VITL's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of VITL may justify a higher PE ratio.
VITL's earnings are expected to grow with 24.13% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.86
PEG (5Y)0.29
EPS Next 2Y21.06%
EPS Next 3Y24.13%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for VITL!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NASDAQ:VITL (1/2/2026, 10:34:11 AM)
31.52
-0.42 (-1.31%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners99.48%
Inst Owner Change5.7%
Ins Owners2.68%
Ins Owner Change-6.91%
Market Cap1.41B
Revenue(TTM)711.88M
Net Income(TTM)60.96M
Analysts84.44
Price Target51.34 (62.88%)
Short Float %27.72%
Short Ratio5.32
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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)22.72%
Min EPS beat(2)17.57%
Max EPS beat(2)27.88%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)30.92%
Min EPS beat(4)17.57%
Max EPS beat(4)41.58%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)51.87%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)69.15%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)80.18%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.73%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.23%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.76%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.23%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.02%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.83%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.63%
PT rev (1m)-6.27%
PT rev (3m)-4.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.53%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-6.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.37%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.33%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.23 | ||
| P/S | 1.98 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 32.87 | ||
| P/B | 4.26 | ||
| P/tB | 4.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.97 |
EPS(TTM)1.32
EY4.19%
EPS(NY)1.73
Fwd EY5.49%
FCF(TTM)-0.45
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.96
OCFY3.04%
SpS15.9
BVpS7.4
TBVpS7.1
PEG (NY)0.86
PEG (5Y)0.29
Graham Number14.82
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.66% | ||
| ROE | 18.4% | ||
| ROCE | 21.1% | ||
| ROIC | 16.72% | ||
| ROICexc | 27.09% | ||
| ROICexgc | 28.72% | ||
| OM | 11.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.56% | ||
| GM | 37.81% | ||
| 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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y774.04%
ROICexgc 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 Turnover1.48
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.06 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 394.32% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.85% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 97.4 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 44.75% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.15 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.54 |
F-Score4
WACC8.79%
ROIC/WACC1.9
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)17.86%
EPS 3Y186.84%
EPS 5Y81.54%
EPS Q2Q%125%
EPS Next Y27.83%
EPS Next 2Y21.06%
EPS Next 3Y24.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.56%
Revenue growth 3Y32.46%
Revenue growth 5Y33.93%
Sales Q2Q%37.2%
Revenue Next Year26.94%
Revenue Next 2Y25%
Revenue Next 3Y23.64%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y34.78%
EBIT growth 3Y759.76%
EBIT growth 5Y79.61%
EBIT Next Year94.89%
EBIT Next 3Y41.71%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-306.25%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y91.25%
OCF growth 3Y58.34%
OCF growth 5YN/A
VITAL FARMS INC / VITL FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of VITAL FARMS INC (VITL) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to VITL.
What is the valuation status for VITL stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to VITAL FARMS INC (VITL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for VITAL FARMS INC?
VITAL FARMS INC (VITL) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of VITAL FARMS INC (VITL) stock?
The financial health rating of VITAL FARMS INC (VITL) is 7 / 10.