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Village Farms International
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Rating:67Neutral
Price Target:
$2.00
▼(-50.00% Downside)
Action:Downgraded
Date:06/06/26
The score is supported primarily by the profitability turnaround and conservative leverage, reinforced by positive earnings-call guidance for improved cash flow and capacity-driven growth. These positives are tempered by weak price/indicator trends and mixed cash-flow quality versus net income, despite an inexpensive P/E multiple.
Positive Factors
Conservative leverage
Low debt-to-equity (~0.14) and improved ROE indicate a conservative capital structure that preserves financial flexibility. This reduces refinancing risk, supports capital spending for expansions and M&A, and cushions the business through cyclical volatility over the next 2–6 months.
Negative Factors
Revenue contraction
Declining top line despite margin recovery raises sustainability questions: margins can only offset so much erosion in volume. If capacity ramp or pricing fails to restore volumes, earnings gains may be limited and growth targets could slip over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Conservative leverage
Low debt-to-equity (~0.14) and improved ROE indicate a conservative capital structure that preserves financial flexibility. This reduces refinancing risk, supports capital spending for expansions and M&A, and cushions the business through cyclical volatility over the next 2–6 months.
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Village Farms International (VFF) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$237.53M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)1.26M
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.2
Beta (1Y)1.67
Revenue Growth-32.43%
EPS GrowthN/A
CountryUS
Employees1,400
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryAgricultural Farm Products
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.38
Shares Outstanding121,811,130
10 Day Avg. Volume1,530,700
30 Day Avg. Volume1,257,722
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.07
Price to Book (P/B)1.38
Price to Sales (P/S)1.91
P/FCF Ratio13.10
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.94
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.99
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.37
Enterprise Value/Ebitda4.05
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$4.63Price Target Upside15.63% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.16
Revenue Forecast (FY)$242.90M
Village Farms International Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Village Farms International, Inc. cultivates, markets, and distributes greenhouse-grown produce, including tomatoes, bell peppers, and cucumbers, across North America. The company operates through four primary divisions: Produce, Cannabis-Canada, ...
How the Company Makes Money
Village Farms International makes money primarily by selling products from its controlled-environment greenhouse operations and, where licensed, from cannabis-related cultivation and consumer packaged goods. Revenue is generated through (1) fresh ...
Village Farms International Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 11, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 12, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The earnings call conveyed a largely positive operating and financial performance: robust revenue growth (+27% YoY), record international export sales (+171% YoY), strong adjusted EBITDA expansion (+118% YoY) and return to net income, supported by strategic EU‑GMP capacity and brand strength in Canada. Headwinds were primarily cash flow timing and one‑time tax payments, modest operational delays in the Netherlands awaiting certification, industry price normalization in some markets, and regulatory uncertainty around U.S. rescheduling. Management presented these challenges as manageable and temporary while emphasizing disciplined capital allocation and continued expansion, indicating confidence in sustainable profitable growth.Positive Updates
Revenue Growth
Consolidated net sales increased 27% year‑over‑year to $50.2 million, driven by strength in international medical exports and Canadian branded sales.
Negative Updates
Q1 Negative Operating Cash Flow (Tax Impact)
Consolidated cash flow from operations was negative $16.8 million, largely driven by payment of Canadian corporate income taxes (CAD 16.4M / USD ~12.1M) and working capital investments; cannabis operations cash flow was negative $11.8 million (would have been $4.1 million positive excluding tax payments).
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Revenue Growth
Consolidated net sales increased 27% year‑over‑year to $50.2 million, driven by strength in international medical exports and Canadian branded sales.
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Company Guidance
Management guided to a stronger back half of fiscal 2026 as Delta 2 (first harvest the week of May 18; initial sales late Q2/early Q3) ramps toward 40 metric tons of annual capacity by mid‑next year (a 33% increase in B.C. production vs. FY25, with ~15 metric tons incremental this year) and Groningen Phase 2 is expected to commence operations before the end of Q2, with plans to enter multiple new jurisdictions and expand non‑flower form factors; they also expect pricing for EU‑GMP flower (notably in Germany) to remain relatively stable. Village Farms expects to return to positive consolidated cash flow in Q2 and sustain it through the remainder of the year, supporting an increase in cash from Q1’s ~$56M (restricted $5M; net cash ~$20M) despite Q1 cash impacts including CAD 16.4M ($12.1M) of Canadian income tax, $15.9M of excise taxes, $9.2M of capex and $6.4M of share repurchases (total debt $36M); the guidance is supported by Q1 trends of consolidated net sales up 27% to $50.2M, international export sales near $15M (↑171% YoY, ↑60% sequential), consolidated adjusted EBITDA $9.9M (+118%, 20% margin), cannabis adjusted EBITDA $10.2M (+48%, 20.5% margin) and cannabis gross margin 43% (above the 30–40% target), with a stated line of sight to continued profitable growth through 2027.Village Farms International Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
82
Very Positive
Cash Flow
64
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 226.50M | 215.94M | 336.18M | 285.60M | 293.57M | 268.02M |
| Gross Profit | 94.49M | 87.68M | 47.40M | 49.43M | 27.50M | 45.18M |
| EBITDA | 55.19M | 50.44M | -15.10M | -6.93M | -77.77M | 3.20M |
| Net Income | 42.06M | 32.44M | -35.85M | -34.80M | -101.15M | -9.08M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 400.88M | 423.10M | 389.31M | 466.99M | 465.29M | 566.91M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 50.47M | 81.19M | 24.63M | 30.29M | 16.68M | 53.42M |
| Total Debt | 35.50M | 33.82M | 47.49M | 67.62M | 61.10M | 65.85M |
| Total Liabilities | 97.10M | 113.03M | 125.35M | 148.05M | 145.29M | 142.07M |
| Stockholders Equity | 293.97M | 299.90M | 254.00M | 302.63M | 303.06M | 408.40M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 14.49M | 31.50M | 107.00K | -1.20M | -34.18M | -61.22M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 39.44M | 49.72M | 10.35M | 5.32M | -19.89M | -39.57M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 13.75M | 20.10M | -10.24M | -6.23M | -20.90M | -63.47M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -13.69M | -10.35M | -9.53M | 14.14M | 4.50M | 135.88M |
Village Farms International Technical Analysis
Negative
4.00
Price Trends
2.40
Negative
2.72
Negative
3.05
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.14
Negative
37.70
Neutral
65.70
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For VFF, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 4 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2.00, above the 50-day MA of 2.40, and above the 200-day MA of 3.05, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.14 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 37.70 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 65.70 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for VFF.
Village Farms International Risk Analysis
Village Farms International disclosed 64 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Village Farms International reported the most risks in the "Legal & Regulatory" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Village Farms International Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
67 Neutral | $237.53M | 5.18 | 14.34% | ― | -32.43% | ― | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
54 Neutral | $310.00M | -16.92 | -18.22% | 0.55% | -66.78% | 86.61% | |
49 Neutral | $239.71M | -5.81 | -24.54% | 1.99% | -25.01% | -1680.30% | |
49 Neutral | $351.68M | -126.59 | -0.70% | 3.39% | 0.76% | -105.51% | |
48 Neutral | $28.95M | -0.31 | 43.72% | ― | 21.12% | 76.13% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
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Village Farms International
1.95
0.70
56.00%
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Village Farms International Corporate Events
Private Placements and Financing
Village Farms Announces $15 Million Registered Direct Offering
Neutral
Jun 8, 2026
On June 5, 2026, Village Farms International, Inc. entered into securities purchase agreements for a registered direct offering of 7.5 million common shares at US$2.00 per share, expected to close on June 8, 2026. The transaction, conducted under ...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresPrivate Placements and Financing
Village Farms Announces $15 Million Direct Share Offering
Positive
Jun 5, 2026
On June 5, 2026, Village Farms International announced it had entered into securities purchase agreements with leading U.S. institutional investors for a registered direct offering of 7,500,000 common shares, expected to raise gross proceeds of ab...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Village Farms Shareholders Back Leadership and Governance Structure
Positive
Jun 2, 2026
On June 2, 2026, Village Farms International, Inc. reported that shareholders approved all items at its annual meeting, with 57,069,476 shares, or 49.93% of outstanding stock, voted at the session. All director nominees, including CEO Michael A. D...
Financial Disclosures
Village Farms Schedules First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release
Neutral
Apr 29, 2026
Village Farms International, Inc., a diversified cannabis and plant-based consumer products company with significant controlled-environment cultivation assets and operations spanning Canada, the Netherlands and the United States, detailed plans fo...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Village Farms Announces CFO Succession and M&A Focus
Positive
Apr 3, 2026
On March 30, 2026, Village Farms International’s long-serving Chief Financial Officer, Stephen Ruffini, notified the company that he intends to transition out of the CFO role as part of a planned succession process. He will remain in the pos...
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