VITAL FARMS INC (VITL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:VITL - Nasdaq - US92847W1036 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, VITL scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VITL was compared to 89 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While VITL has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. VITL is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating. These ratings would make VITL suitable for growth investing!
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.
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.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 11.97%, VITL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.51% of the companies in the same industry.
VITL has a Return On Equity of 16.65%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VITL outperforms 86.52% of its industry peers.
VITL has a Return On Invested Capital of 16.79%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VITL outperforms 94.38% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VITL is significantly below the industry average of 29.14%.
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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
VITL has a Profit Margin of 7.84%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VITL outperforms 80.90% of its industry peers.
VITL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of VITL (10.31%) is better than 75.28% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VITL has grown nicely.
VITL has a Gross Margin of 37.64%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VITL outperforms 84.27% of its industry peers.
VITL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), VITL is creating value.
VITL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, VITL has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, VITL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 13.08 indicates that VITL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
VITL's Altman-Z score of 13.08 is amongst the best of the industry. VITL outperforms 95.51% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02 indicates that VITL is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.02, VITL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 13.08 |
ROIC/WACC1.89
WACC8.89%
2.3 Liquidity
VITL has a Current Ratio of 2.48. This indicates that VITL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
VITL's Current ratio of 2.48 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VITL outperforms 77.53% of its industry peers.
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.
VITL has a better Quick ratio (2.10) than 86.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.1 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.66% 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
The Revenue has grown by 21.50% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
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 20.81% 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 20.77% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.9%
EPS Next 2Y16.16%
EPS Next 3Y20.81%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year24.05%
Revenue Next 2Y21.8%
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.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 41.21 indicates a quite expensive valuation of VITL.
VITL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
VITL is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 28.98, which means the current valuation is very expensive for VITL.
VITL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.87, VITL is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as VITL.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.48 |
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.
VITL's earnings are expected to grow with 20.81% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)3.78
PEG (5Y)0.51
EPS Next 2Y16.16%
EPS Next 3Y20.81%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VITL does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
46.15
+0.67 (+1.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners90.64%
Inst Owner Change0.08%
Ins Owners3.62%
Ins Owner Change-0.88%
Market Cap2.06B
Analysts84.71
Price Target46.82 (1.45%)
Short Float %22.17%
Short Ratio9.58
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)2%
PT rev (3m)1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.73%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.98 | ||
| P/S | 3.12 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 70.08 | ||
| P/B | 6.64 | ||
| P/tB | 6.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.48 |
EPS(TTM)1.12
EY2.43%
EPS(NY)1.59
Fwd EY3.45%
FCF(TTM)-0.05
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.66
OCFY1.43%
SpS14.77
BVpS6.95
TBVpS6.66
PEG (NY)3.78
PEG (5Y)0.51
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 13.08 |
F-Score4
WACC8.89%
ROIC/WACC1.89
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 Y10.9%
EPS Next 2Y16.16%
EPS Next 3Y20.81%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.5%
Revenue growth 3Y32.46%
Revenue growth 5Y33.93%
Sales Q2Q%25.36%
Revenue Next Year24.05%
Revenue Next 2Y21.8%
Revenue Next 3Y20.77%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y22.64%
EBIT growth 3Y759.76%
EBIT growth 5Y79.61%
EBIT Next Year71.53%
EBIT Next 3Y36.71%
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