VITAL FARMS INC (VITL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:VITL • US92847W1036

24.47 USD
-1.29 (-5.01%)
Last: Feb 25, 2026, 02:37 PM
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Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, VITL scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VITL was compared to 88 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 showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! With these ratings, VITL could be worth investigating further for growth and quality investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year VITL was profitable.
  • VITL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • VITL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • 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

  • VITL's Return On Assets of 12.66% is amongst the best of the industry. VITL outperforms 97.73% of its industry peers.
  • VITL's Return On Equity of 18.40% is amongst the best of the industry. VITL outperforms 89.77% of its industry peers.
  • VITL's Return On Invested Capital of 16.72% is amongst the best of the industry. VITL outperforms 96.59% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VITL is significantly below the industry average of 28.12%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (16.72%) for VITL is above the 3 year average (10.84%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector 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%
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 8.56%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VITL outperforms 86.36% of its industry peers.
  • VITL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • VITL has a Operating Margin of 11.23%. This is in the better half of the industry: VITL outperforms 78.41% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VITL has grown nicely.
  • With an excellent Gross Margin value of 37.81%, VITL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.23% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VITL has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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%
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

  • 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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, VITL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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 7.44 indicates that VITL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 7.44, VITL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.32% 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 84.09% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 7.44
ROIC/WACC1.94
WACC8.64%
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

  • VITL has a Current Ratio of 2.65. This indicates that VITL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting 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 75.00% 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 86.36% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.65
Quick Ratio 2.15
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 17.86%, which is quite good.
  • Measured over the past years, VITL shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 81.54% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, VITL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 23.56%.
  • VITL shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 33.93% yearly.
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 23.23% on average per year.
  • VITL is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 23.64% yearly.
EPS Next Y27.85%
EPS Next 2Y20.83%
EPS Next 3Y23.23%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year26.6%
Revenue Next 2Y25.01%
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.
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 18.54, VITL is valued on the expensive side.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VITL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VITL is cheaper than 61.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.98. VITL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.20, VITL is valued correctly.
  • 72.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VITL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VITL to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.01), we can say VITL is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.54
Fwd PE 14.2
VITL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVITL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 61.36% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VITL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.09
VITL Per share dataVITL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

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.
  • VITL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • VITL's earnings are expected to grow with 23.23% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.67
PEG (5Y)0.23
EPS Next 2Y20.83%
EPS Next 3Y23.23%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • VITL does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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VITAL FARMS INC

NASDAQ:VITL (2/25/2026, 2:37:57 PM)

24.47

-1.29 (-5.01%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)11-04
Earnings (Next)02-26
Inst Owners99.68%
Inst Owner Change-0.5%
Ins Owners2.65%
Ins Owner Change-5.72%
Market Cap1.10B
Revenue(TTM)711.88M
Net Income(TTM)60.96M
Analysts84.44
Price Target50.44 (106.13%)
Short Float %28.07%
Short Ratio5.27
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)0%
PT rev (3m)-7.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.28%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.63%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.54
Fwd PE 14.2
P/S 1.54
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 25.52
P/B 3.31
P/tB 3.45
EV/EBITDA 10.09
EPS(TTM)1.32
EY5.39%
EPS(NY)1.72
Fwd EY7.04%
FCF(TTM)-0.45
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.96
OCFY3.92%
SpS15.9
BVpS7.4
TBVpS7.1
PEG (NY)0.67
PEG (5Y)0.23
Graham Number14.82
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 7.44
F-Score4
WACC8.64%
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)17.86%
EPS 3Y186.84%
EPS 5Y81.54%
EPS Q2Q%125%
EPS Next Y27.85%
EPS Next 2Y20.83%
EPS Next 3Y23.23%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.56%
Revenue growth 3Y32.46%
Revenue growth 5Y33.93%
Sales Q2Q%37.2%
Revenue Next Year26.6%
Revenue Next 2Y25.01%
Revenue Next 3Y23.64%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y34.78%
EBIT growth 3Y759.76%
EBIT growth 5Y79.61%
EBIT Next Year93.36%
EBIT Next 3Y41.07%
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 5 / 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.