Vital FarmsVITL +3.61%75 Days Inventory is 53.30 as of Mar. 2026, which is 81% above its 10-year median of 29.40. GuruFocus rates VITL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.71 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,864 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Vital Farms ranks better than 82.46% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Vital Farms's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $78.4 Mil. Vital Farms's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $134.1 Mil.
Hence, Vital Farms's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 53.30.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vital Farms's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
VITL'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.63 Med: 29.4 Max: 41.05
Current: 41.05
During the past 9 years, Vital Farms's highest Days Inventory was 41.05. The lowest was 19.63. And the median was 29.40.
VITL's Days Inventory is ranked better than 82.46% of 1864
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 82.655
vs VITL: 41.05
Vital Farms's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (26.64) to Mar. 2026 (53.30).
It might indicate that Vital Farms's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Vital Farms's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.71.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Vital Farms's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.42.
Vital Farms (NAS:VITL) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Vital Farms's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Vital Farms's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Vital Farms Days Inventory Related Terms
Vital Farms Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vital Farms's Days Inventory 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.
VITL vs ALCO, AFRI, LMNR: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Vital Farms's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Vital Farms's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vital Farms's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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 Days Inventory of 53.30 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Vital Farms and its competitors. This is 81% above median its historical median of 29.40. Over the past decade, Vital Farms' Days Inventory has ranged from 19.63 to 41.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Vital Farms ranks #327 out of 1864 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 17.5%.
Is Vital Farms' Days Inventory too high?
Vital Farms' current Days Inventory of 53.30 is 81% above median its 10-year median of 29.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.63 to a high of 41.05. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 82.66. Vital Farms' value of 53.30 is 35.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vital Farms ranks #327 out of 1864 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vital Farms has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vital Farms' Days Inventory compare to ALCO and AFRI?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Vital Farms ranks #327 out of 1864 companies for Days Inventory. This places Vital Farms in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 82.66. Vital Farms' value of 53.30 is 35.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Vital Farms' own Days Inventory has ranged from 19.63 to 41.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.40 vs. the industry median of 82.66, 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 Days Inventory for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Inventory among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 82.66, based on 1,864 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vital Farms's current Days Inventory of 53.30 is 35.5% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Vital Farms and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 82.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vital Farms's current Days Inventory is 53.30, which is 81% above median its own 10-year median of 29.40. 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 $39.71, compared to a current price of $12.76 — trading 67.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 53.30, which is 81% above median its 10-year median of 29.40 and 35.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 82.66. Vital Farms' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vital Farms (VITL), the current Days Inventory is 53.30 as of Mar. 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 $12.76 is trading 67.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.71.
GuruFocus considers Vital Farms to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for VITL:
Days Inventory: 53.30 (81% above median its 10-year median of 29.40)
GF Value™: $39.71 vs. price of $12.76 (67.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#327 of 1864)
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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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