Vital FarmsVITL +3.61%78 EBIT per Share is $1.47 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates VITL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.70 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,583 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Vital Farms ranks better than 99.31% on this metric.
Vital Farms's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.04.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.47.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Vital Farms was 4.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 242.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 154.80% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Vital Farms's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
VITL'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -82.4 Med: 27.3 Max: 1020.8
Current: 242
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Vital Farms was 1020.80% per year. The lowest was -82.40% per year. And the median was 27.30% per year.
VITL's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked better than 99.31% of 1583
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.9
vs VITL: 242.00
Vital Farms's EBIT for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.7 Mil.
Vital Farms (NAS:VITL) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Vital Farms EBIT per Share Related Terms
Vital Farms EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vital Farms's EBIT per Share 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.
EBIT per Share 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 $1.47
* 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 EBIT per Share of $1.47 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Vital Farms and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vital Farms ranks #11 out of 1583 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 0.7%.
Is Vital Farms' EBIT per Share too high?
Vital Farms' current EBIT per Share is $1.47. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EBIT per Share is 6.90. Vital Farms' value of $1.47 is 78.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vital Farms ranks #11 out of 1583 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 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vital Farms' EBIT per Share compare to ALCO and AFRI?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Vital Farms ranks #11 out of 1583 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Vital Farms in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBIT per Share is 6.90. Vital Farms' value of $1.47 is 78.7% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EBIT per Share among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.90, based on 1,583 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vital Farms's current EBIT per Share of $1.47 is 78.7% 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Vital Farms and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EBIT per Share is 6.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vital Farms's current EBIT per Share is $1.47. 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 $39.70, compared to a current price of $12.76 — trading 67.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $1.47 and 78.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.90. Vital Farms' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vital Farms (VITL), the current EBIT per Share is $1.47 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 $39.70.
GuruFocus considers Vital Farms to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for VITL:
EBIT per Share: $1.47
GF Value™: $39.70 vs. price of $12.76 (67.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 78.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#11 of 1583)
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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