Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc (FDP)vsVital Farms Inc (VITL)
FDP
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc
$29.52
+0.51%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.53B
VITL
Vital Farms Inc
$10.04
+2.14%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $428.91M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc generates 444% more annual revenue ($4.27B vs $784.41M). VITL leads profitability with a 6.1% profit margin vs 1.6%. VITL trades at a lower P/E of 9.6x. VITL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
FDP
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
VITL
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-30.8%
Fair Value
$30.53
Current Price
$29.52
$1.01 premium
Margin of Safety
+22.3%
Fair Value
$33.22
Current Price
$10.04
$23.18 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 51.3% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
15.4% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 3.6% — below average capital efficiency
1.6% margin — thin
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
6.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FDP
The strongest argument for FDP centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score.
Bull Case : VITL
The strongest argument for VITL centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 15.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FDP
The primary concerns for FDP are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 1.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : VITL
The primary concerns for VITL are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FDP profiles as a value stock while VITL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
VITL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.20 — expect wider price swings.
VITL is growing revenue faster at 15.4% — sustainability is the question.
FDP generates stronger free cash flow (30M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VITL scores higher overall (61/100 vs 44/100) and 15.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · FARM PRODUCTS · USA
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. produces, markets and distributes fresh and fresh cut fruits and vegetables in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and internationally. The company is headquartered in George Town, Cayman Islands.
Vital Farms Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · FARM PRODUCTS · USA
Vital Farms, Inc., an ethical food company, offers free range products in the United States. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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