Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 20.6x · EV/EBITDA 16.3x · ROE 12.3%. (2012–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $2.7B | $3.4B | $7.4B | $4.2B | $2.4B | $4.1B | $5.6B | $2.1B | $1.1B | $654M | $342M |
| Enterprise Value | $3.0B | $3.7B | $7.6B | $4.3B | $2.3B | $4.0B | $5.6B | $2.2B | $1.1B | $651M | $345M |
| P/E Ratio → | 20.65 | 23.08 | 159.26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 2.43 | 3.10 | 7.63 | 5.45 | 4.09 | 9.61 | 17.71 | 8.64 | 5.88 | 4.18 | 2.57 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.53 | 2.82 | 7.05 | 4.38 | 2.36 | 5.68 | 14.32 | 16.18 | 9.35 | 5.59 | 3.17 |
| P/FCF | 216.43 | 275.86 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 493.75 | — | — |
| P/OCF | 16.68 | 21.27 | 48.24 | 55.03 | — | 6321.54 | 266.37 | 130.19 | 61.17 | 63.63 | 26.70 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 3.35 | 7.79 | 5.62 | 3.88 | 9.46 | 17.52 | 8.86 | 5.84 | 4.17 | 2.59 |
| EV / EBITDA | 16.28 | 20.33 | 68.08 | 153.43 | — | 693.25 | 292.07 | 139.06 | 122.91 | 65.52 | 46.03 |
| EV / EBIT | 31.18 | 43.54 | 127.10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 298.65 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 490.46 | — | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 38.6% | 38.6% | 40.6% | 32.7% | 31.2% | 38.1% | 41.7% | 46.4% | 46.6% | 46.3% | 45.4% |
| Operating Margin | 8.6% | 8.6% | 3.9% | -4.0% | -8.7% | -5.8% | -0.6% | -0.1% | -2.5% | -1.8% | -1.7% |
| Net Profit Margin | 12.6% | 12.6% | 4.8% | -4.4% | -10.0% | -7.0% | -1.0% | -0.6% | -2.8% | -2.7% | -2.4% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 12.3% | 12.3% | 4.7% | -3.4% | -6.8% | -5.3% | -1.2% | -1.1% | -4.5% | -3.8% | -3.0% |
| ROA | 8.3% | 8.3% | 3.1% | -2.6% | -6.2% | -4.9% | -1.0% | -0.7% | -3.9% | -3.3% | -2.6% |
| ROIC | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.5% | -2.3% | -5.0% | -3.7% | -0.6% | -0.1% | -3.2% | -1.8% | -1.6% |
| ROCE | 6.0% | 6.0% | 2.7% | -2.5% | -5.9% | -4.4% | -0.7% | -0.2% | -4.1% | -2.4% | -2.1% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.40 | 0.45 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.49 | — | — | 0.06 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.08 | 3.08 | 3.80 | 15.14 | — | 1.22 | 0.44 | 4.09 | — | — | 0.93 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.23 | 0.15 | 0.13 | -0.12 | -0.09 | -0.15 | 0.42 | -0.06 | -0.02 | 0.03 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.39 | 4.57 | — | -11.32 | -3.08 | 3.48 | -0.82 | -0.22 | 0.41 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 22.79 | — | — | — | — | — | — | -3.28 | — | — |
| Interest Coverage | 6.01 | 6.01 | 4.88 | -1.24 | -9.65 | -8.55 | -1.58 | -0.25 | -16.84 | -3.60 | -3.43 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.54 | 5.54 | 4.42 | 4.79 | 2.92 | 2.55 | 3.29 | 1.29 | 1.70 | 1.61 | 1.03 |
| Quick Ratio | 4.57 | 4.57 | 3.60 | 4.08 | 2.27 | 1.95 | 2.72 | 1.00 | 1.19 | 1.01 | 0.74 |
| Cash Ratio | 3.54 | 3.54 | 2.72 | 3.33 | 1.48 | 1.23 | 2.03 | 0.23 | 0.41 | 0.13 | 0.21 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.52 | 0.53 | 0.54 | 0.73 | 1.04 | 1.38 | 1.17 | 1.05 |
| Inventory Turnover | 8.82 | 8.82 | 7.17 | 8.16 | 7.02 | 7.40 | 9.72 | 10.50 | 11.08 | 8.30 | 13.45 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 21.12 | 25.61 | 27.01 | 35.30 | 29.84 | 21.11 | 27.58 | 23.28 | 29.69 | 24.38 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 4.8% | 4.3% | 0.6% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FCF Yield | 0.5% | 0.4% | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.2% | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $56M | $50M | $48M | $46M | $43M | $40M | $36M | $35M | $34M | $34M |
High Capital Intensity Exposure
Based on current market data, FRPT trades at a forward P/E of 32.35, which suggests investors are pricing in significant long-term category expansion rather than current earnings, a valuation premium that appears elevated compared to traditional packaged food peers with more stable, lower-growth profiles.
The valuation multiple implies that the market expects sustained double-digit revenue growth and continued margin expansion as the company scales its manufacturing kitchens. Investors should monitor whether this growth trajectory can justify such a high multiple if the pace of household penetration begins to plateau.
According to recent financial statements, FRPT's ROIC has remained low, fluctuating near 0.2% in 2026Q1, which indicates that the company's massive investment in refrigerated infrastructure has yet to generate a return on capital that exceeds its cost of capital during this aggressive expansion phase.
The low ROIC is a direct consequence of the heavy capital expenditure required to build out the proprietary fridge network and manufacturing capacity. This trend warrants investigation into whether future returns will improve as these assets reach higher utilization rates and the company shifts toward a more mature operational phase.
As reported in quarterly filings, the company's cash conversion cycle has remained relatively stable at 40 days in 2026Q1, suggesting that management has maintained consistent control over inventory and payables despite the inherent logistical complexities of managing a perishable, cold-chain product supply chain.
The stability in the cash conversion cycle is notable given the short shelf life of the product, which typically creates significant inventory management risks. Investors should monitor if this efficiency can be maintained as the company expands its retail footprint and increases the volume of inventory held across diverse distribution channels.
Based on reported figures, FRPT maintains a D/E ratio of 0.39, which indicates a conservative capital structure that provides the company with significant financial flexibility to fund ongoing capital-intensive projects without relying heavily on external debt financing during periods of market volatility.
This low leverage profile is a strategic advantage, allowing the company to navigate the high fixed-cost nature of its business model without the immediate pressure of significant interest obligations. However, analysts should consider whether this reliance on equity funding may continue to dilute shareholder returns as the company scales.
The P/E ratio is frequently misapplied to FRPT because it fails to account for the heavy depreciation of the retail fridge fleet, which functions more like a marketing expense than a standard capital asset, thereby obscuring the company's true underlying cash-generating potential and operational efficiency.
Investors should instead focus on EV/EBITDA or free cash flow metrics, which better capture the impact of the company's aggressive capital expenditure strategy. Relying solely on P/E may lead to an inaccurate assessment of the company's profitability, as it ignores the significant non-cash charges associated with its unique business model.
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Freshpet, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 20.6x. The historical average is 91.2x.
Freshpet, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 16.3x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 54.2x.
Freshpet, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 12.3%. The historical average is -9.8%.
Based on historical data, Freshpet, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 20.6x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Freshpet, Inc. has 38.6% gross margin and 8.6% operating margin.
Freshpet, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 3.1x, indicating high leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.