VITL (Vital Farms) EBITDA Margin %: 1.62% (As of Mar. 2026) — 76% Below Median


VITL Vital Farms Inc VITL
75 GF Score
Price $11.11
GF Value $39.69
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Vital Farms EBITDA Margin %?

Vital Farms VITL +4.12% 75 EBITDA Margin % is 1.62% as of Mar. 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 6.86. GuruFocus rates VITL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.69 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,953 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Vital Farms ranks better than 56.68% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Vital Farms's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.0 Mil. Vital Farms's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $187.2 Mil. Therefore, Vital Farms's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.62%.


Vital Farms  (NAS:VITL) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


Vital Farms EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Vital Farms EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vital Farms's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:

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Vital Farms EBITDA Margin % Chart

Vital Farms Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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Vital Farms Quarterly Data
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VITL vs ALCO, VFF, AFRI: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Vital Farms's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Vital Farms's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vital Farms's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Vital Farms EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Vital Farms's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=106.65/759.444
=14.04 %

Vital Farms's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=3.034/187.155
=1.62 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBITDA Margin % →
What does a EBITDA Margin % of 1.62% mean?
Vital Farms (VITL) has a EBITDA Margin % of 1.62% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Vital Farms and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 6.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Vital Farms ranks #846 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 43.3%.
Is Vital Farms' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Vital Farms' current EBITDA Margin % of 1.62% is 76% below median its 10-year median of 6.86. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.00. Vital Farms' value of 1.62% is 82% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vital Farms ranks #846 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' EBITDA Margin % compare to ALCO and VFF?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Vital Farms ranks #846 out of 1953 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Vital Farms in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.00. Vital Farms' value of 1.62% is 82% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.86 vs. the industry median of 9.00, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.00, based on 1,953 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vital Farms's current EBITDA Margin % of 1.62% is 82% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Vital Farms and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vital Farms's current EBITDA Margin % is 1.62%, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 6.86. 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 $39.69, compared to a current price of $11.11 — trading 72% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 1.62%, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 6.86 and 82% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.00. 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 EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vital Farms (VITL), the current EBITDA Margin % is 1.62% 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 $11.11 is trading 72% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.69. GuruFocus considers Vital Farms to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for VITL:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 1.62% (76% below median its 10-year median of 6.86)
  • GF Value™: $39.69 vs. price of $11.11 (72% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 82% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#846 of 1953)

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Vital Farms Business Description

Other Exchanges 1VITL:Italy5KH:Germany
Address 3601 South Congress Avenue, Suite C100, Austin, TX, USA, 78704
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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