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Vital Farms Inc (VITL) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Vital Farms Inc stock (VITL) is currently trading at $13.54. Vital Farms Inc PE ratio is 10.08. Vital Farms Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.86. Analyst consensus price target for VITL is $36.50. WallStSmart rates VITL as Moderate Buy.

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VITL

Vital Farms Inc

NASDAQCONSUMER DEFENSIVE
$13.54
$0.26 (-1.88%)
52W$14.47
$53.12
Target$36.50+169.6%

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VITL Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Vital Farms Inc (VITL)

Margin of Safety
+61.7%
Strong Buy Zone
VITL Fair Value
$67.39
Graham Formula
Current Price
$13.54
$53.85 below fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $67.39
Overvalued
Price $13.54
Graham IV $67.39
Analyst $36.50

VITL trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $67.39, offering a 62% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Vital Farms Inc (VITL) · 9 metrics scored

Smart Score

69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Strong Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in return on equity, price/sales, price/book. Overall metrics suggest strong investment potential with favorable risk/reward.

Vital Farms Inc (VITL) Key Strengths (6)

Avg Score: 9.2/10
Price/SalesValuation
0.8610/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

EPS GrowthGrowth
51.30%10/10

Earnings per share surging 51.30% year-over-year

Institutional Own.Quality
110.12%10/10

110.12% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Return on EquityProfitability
21.40%9/10

Every $100 of equity generates $21 in profit

Price/BookValuation
1.858/10

Trading at 1.85x book value, attractively priced

Revenue GrowthGrowth
28.70%8/10

Strong revenue growth at 28.70% annually

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
10.08
Undervalued
Trailing P/E
10.08
Undervalued
Price/Sales (TTM)
0.856
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
0.778
Undervalued
VITL Target Price
$36.5
49% Upside

Vital Farms Inc (VITL) Areas to Watch (3)

Avg Score: 4.3/10
Operating MarginProfitability
10.00%4/10

Thin operating margins with cost pressures present

Profit MarginProfitability
8.73%4/10

Thin profit margins with limited profitability

Market CapQuality
$650M5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
208.33
Expensive

Vital Farms Inc (VITL) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 69/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a B- grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 6 register as strengths (avg 9.2/10) while 3 fall into concern territory (avg 4.3/10). All four categories (Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality) show healthy scores, indicating broadly sound fundamentals.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, EPS Growth, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.86), Price/Book (1.85) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 21.40%. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 28.70%, EPS Growth at 51.30%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Market Cap. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 10.00%, Profit Margin at 8.73%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 21.40% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 28.70% strong but requiring continuation.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Sales, EPS Growth) and negatives (Operating Margin, Profit Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

VITL Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

VITL's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.86x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 3.09x (0th percentile). The current valuation is 93% below its historical high of 12.53x set in Sep 2020, and 0% above its historical low of 0.86x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~2.2x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Vital Farms Inc (VITL) · CONSUMER DEFENSIVEFARM PRODUCTS

The Big Picture

Vital Farms Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 759M with 29% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 8.7%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.

Key Findings

Strong Revenue Growth

Revenue growing at 29% YoY, reaching 759M. This pace significantly outperforms most FARM PRODUCTS peers.

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 21.4% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Negative Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is -32M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can Vital Farms Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Growth sustainability: can Vital Farms Inc maintain 29%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?

Sector dynamics: monitor FARM PRODUCTS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Vital Farms Inc.

Bottom Line

Vital Farms Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (29% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Vital Farms Inc(VITL)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

CONSUMER DEFENSIVE

Industry

FARM PRODUCTS

Country

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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3601 SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE, AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, 78704