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 showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings could make VITL a good candidate for growth and quality investing.

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1. Profitability

2. Health

3. Growth

4. Valuation

5. Dividend

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.

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 91.95% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 16.72%, VITL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.40% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VITL is significantly below the industry average of 27.79%.
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.
VITL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.23%, VITL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.01% of the companies in the same industry.
VITL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of VITL (37.81%) is better than 85.06% of its industry peers.
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%

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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.
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
VITL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

VITL has an Altman-Z score of 7.92. This indicates that VITL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
VITL has a better Altman-Z score (7.92) than 91.95% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of VITL (0.02) is better than 83.91% of its industry peers.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Debt/Equity	0.02
Debt/FCF	N/A
Altman-Z	7.92

ROIC/WACC1.88

WACC8.87%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.65 indicates that VITL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
VITL has a better Current ratio (2.65) than 77.01% of its industry peers.
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

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.86% over the past year.
VITL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 81.54% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 23.56% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, VITL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 33.93% on average per year.

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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 23.23% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 23.64% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth

EPS Next Y27.91%

EPS Next 2Y20.83%

EPS Next 3Y23.23%

EPS Next 5YN/A

Revenue Next Year26.65%

Revenue Next 2Y25.04%

Revenue Next 3Y23.64%

Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.55, the valuation of VITL can be described as rather expensive.
VITL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VITL to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.32), we can say VITL is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.51, which indicates a correct valuation of VITL.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VITL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.11% of the companies are valued more expensively.
VITL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
PE	21.55
Fwd PE	16.51

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VITL is on the same level as its industry peers.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
P/FCF	N/A
EV/EBITDA	11.35

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.