Vital FarmsVITL +0.71%78 Net Current Asset Value is $1.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 85% below its 10-year median of 7.43. GuruFocus rates VITL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.71 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,051 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Vital Farms ranks worse than 80.21% on this metric.
In calculating the Net Current Asset Value (NCAV), Benjamin Graham means a company's current assets (such as cash, marketable securities, and inventories) minus its total liabilities (including preferred stock, minority interest, and long-term debt).
Vital Farms's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.08.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vital Farms's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
VITL'
s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.72 Med: 7.43 Max: 15.13
Current: 11.9
During the past 9 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Vital Farms was 15.13. The lowest was 3.72. And the median was 7.43.
VITL's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is ranked worse than 80.21% of 1051
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.2
vs VITL: 11.90
Vital Farms (NAS:VITL) Net Current Asset Value Explanation
Benjamin Graham first discussed net current asset value (NCAV) in the 1934 edition of "Security Analysis", which he coauthored with David Dodd. In the book, (net) current asset value is defined as:" current assets alone, minus all liabilities and claims ahead of the issue."
The common definition of NCAV is: NCAV = current assets – [total liabilities + minority interest + preferred stock]
Net current assets exclude not only the intangible assets but also the fixed and miscellaneous assets. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Grahams strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their Net-Net Working Capital. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
Vital Farms Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Vital Farms Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vital Farms's Net Current Asset Value 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: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Vital Farms's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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 Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Vital Farms's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vital Farms's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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.
What does a Net Current Asset Value of $1.08 mean?
Vital Farms (VITL) has a Net Current Asset Value of $1.08 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Vital Farms and its competitors. This is 85% below median its historical median of 7.43. Over the past decade, Vital Farms' Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 3.72 to 15.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Vital Farms ranks #843 out of 1051 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 80.2%.
Is Vital Farms' Net Current Asset Value too high?
Vital Farms' current Net Current Asset Value of $1.08 is 85% below median its 10-year median of 7.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.72 to a high of 15.13. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Current Asset Value is 4.20. Vital Farms' value of $1.08 is 74.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vital Farms ranks #843 out of 1051 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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' Net Current Asset Value compare to ALCO and AFRI?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Vital Farms ranks #843 out of 1051 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Vital Farms in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 4.20. Vital Farms' value of $1.08 is 74.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Vital Farms' own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 3.72 to 15.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.43 vs. the industry median of 4.20, 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 Net Current Asset Value for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.20, based on 1,051 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Current Asset Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Current Asset Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vital Farms's current Net Current Asset Value of $1.08 is 74.3% 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 Net Current Asset Value mean?
A high Net Current Asset Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Vital Farms and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 4.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vital Farms's current Net Current Asset Value is $1.08, which is 85% below median its own 10-year median of 7.43. 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 $12.85 — trading 67.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is $1.08, which is 85% below median its 10-year median of 7.43 and 74.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.20. 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 Net Current Asset Value calculated?
Net Current Asset Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vital Farms (VITL), the current Net Current Asset Value is $1.08 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 $12.85 is trading 67.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.71.
GuruFocus considers Vital Farms to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for VITL:
Net Current Asset Value: $1.08 (85% below median its 10-year median of 7.43)
GF Value™: $39.71 vs. price of $12.85 (67.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 74.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#843 of 1051)
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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