Vital FarmsVITL +4.12%75 ROE % is -1.78% as of Mar. 2026. 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 1,915 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Vital Farms ranks better than 76.34% on this metric.
ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Vital Farms's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-6.1 Mil. Vital Farms's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $341.1 Mil. Therefore, Vital Farms's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.78%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vital Farms's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
VITL'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.81 Med: 17.97 Max: 113.33
Current: 14.84
During the past 9 years, Vital Farms's highest ROE % was 113.33%. The lowest was 0.81%. And the median was 17.97%.
VITL's ROE % is ranked better than 76.34% of 1915
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.75
vs VITL: 14.84
Vital Farms (NAS:VITL) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
Note:
The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
Vital Farms ROE % Related Terms
Vital Farms ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vital Farms's ROE % 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 ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 ROE % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Vital Farms's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vital Farms's ROE % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Vital Farms (VITL) has a ROE % of -1.78% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Vital Farms and its competitors. Over the past decade, Vital Farms' ROE % has ranged from 0.81 to 113.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Vital Farms ranks #453 out of 1915 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 23.7%.
Is Vital Farms' ROE % too high?
Vital Farms' current ROE % is -1.78%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 113.33. Based on the distribution chart, Vital Farms ranks #453 out of 1915 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' ROE % compare to ALCO and VFF?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Vital Farms ranks #453 out of 1915 companies for ROE %. This places Vital Farms in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 6.75. Historically, Vital Farms' own ROE % has ranged from 0.81 to 113.33 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.75, based on 1,915 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Vital Farms and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROE % is 6.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vital Farms's current ROE % is -1.78%. 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 ROE % is -1.78%. 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 ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vital Farms (VITL), the current ROE % is -1.78% 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:
ROE %: -1.78%
GF Value™: $39.69 vs. price of $11.11 (72% below fair value)
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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