Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc (FDP)vsVital Farms Inc (VITL)
FDP
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc
$42.48
-0.16%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $2.03B
VITL
Vital Farms Inc
$13.54
-1.88%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $606.55M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc generates 469% more annual revenue ($4.32B vs $759.44M). VITL leads profitability with a 8.7% profit margin vs 2.1%. VITL trades at a lower P/E of 9.4x. VITL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
FDP
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
VITL
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+54.6%
Fair Value
$87.98
Current Price
$42.48
$45.50 discount
Margin of Safety
+61.7%
Fair Value
$67.39
Current Price
$13.54
$53.85 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 60.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 56.7% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 51.3% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 4.6% — below average capital efficiency
2.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.3%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FDP
The strongest argument for FDP centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 60.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : VITL
The strongest argument for VITL centers on P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 28.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FDP
The primary concerns for FDP are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 2.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : VITL
The primary concerns for VITL are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FDP profiles as a hypergrowth stock while VITL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
VITL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.21 — expect wider price swings.
FDP is growing revenue faster at 60.0% — sustainability is the question.
FDP generates stronger free cash flow (-15M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VITL scores higher overall (69/100 vs 58/100) and 28.7% revenue growth. FDP offers better value entry with a 54.6% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · FARM PRODUCTS · USA
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. produces, markets and distributes fresh and fresh cut fruits and vegetables in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and internationally. The company is headquartered in George Town, Cayman Islands.
Vital Farms Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · FARM PRODUCTS · USA
Vital Farms, Inc., an ethical food company, offers free range products in the United States. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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