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Vital FarmsVITL -1.29%77 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.73 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 20.84. GuruFocus rates VITL with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.72 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,643 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Vital Farms ranks better than 66.46% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Vital Farms's enterprise value is $575.7 Mil.
Vital Farms's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $85.5 Mil. Therefore, Vital Farms's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.73.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vital Farms's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
VITL'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -165.91 Med: 20.84 Max: 574.16
Current: 6.73
During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Vital Farms was 574.16. The lowest was -165.91. And the median was 20.84.
VITL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 66.46% of 1643
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.07
vs VITL: 6.73
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Vital Farms (NAS:VITL) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Vital Farms's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Vital Farms's share price for today is $13.37.
Vital Farms's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.040.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Vital Farms's EV-to-EBITDA can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Farm Products subindustry, Vital Farms's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Vital Farms EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Vital Farms's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vital Farms's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Vital Farms's current Enterprise Value is $575.7 Mil.
Vital Farms's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $85.5 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Vital Farms (VITL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.73 as of Jul. 20, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Vital Farms. This is 68% below median its historical median of 20.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Vital Farms ranks #551 out of 1643 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 33.5%.
Is Vital Farms' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Vital Farms' current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.73 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 20.84. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.07. Vital Farms' value of 6.73 is 25.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vital Farms ranks #551 out of 1643 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vital Farms has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vital Farms' EV-to-EBITDA compare to ALCO and AFRI?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Vital Farms ranks #551 out of 1643 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Vital Farms in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.07. Vital Farms' value of 6.73 is 25.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 20.84 vs. the industry median of 9.07, Vital Farms has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.07, based on 1,643 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vital Farms's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.73 is 25.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Vital Farms. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vital Farms's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.73, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 20.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vital Farms stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vital Farms (VITL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.72, compared to a current price of $13.37 — trading 66.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.73, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 20.84 and 25.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.07. Vital Farms' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vital Farms (VITL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.73 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Vital Farms (VITL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vital Farms stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $13.37 is trading 66.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.72.
GuruFocus considers Vital Farms to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for VITL:
EV-to-EBITDA: 6.73 (68% below median its 10-year median of 20.84)
GF Value™: $39.72 vs. price of $13.37 (66.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#551 of 1643)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VITL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vital Farms Inc is an ethical food company. The company retails pasture-raised eggs and butter. Its products include Pasture-Raised Eggs and Pasture-Raised Butter & Ghee. The company's purpose is rooted in a commitment to Conscious Capitalism, which prioritizes the long-term benefits of its stakeholders (farmers and suppliers, customers and consumers, communities and the environment, employees, and stockholders).
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