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VITAL ENERGY INC (VTLE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:VTLE - US5168062058 - Common Stock

17.92 USD
-0.18 (-0.99%)
Last: 12/12/2025, 8:07:02 PM
17.92 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/12/2025, 8:07:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, VTLE scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VTLE was compared to 208 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. VTLE has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on VTLE.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

VTLE had positive earnings in the past year.
VTLE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years VTLE reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
VTLE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
VTLE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVTLE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B -2B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -27.86%, VTLE is doing worse than 93.27% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of VTLE (-74.84%) is worse than 88.94% of its industry peers.
VTLE's Return On Invested Capital of 7.26% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VTLE outperforms 64.90% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VTLE is below the industry average of 20.87%.
The 3 year average ROIC (17.74%) for VTLE is well above the current ROIC(7.26%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -27.86%
ROE -74.84%
ROIC 7.26%
ROA(3y)11.23%
ROA(5y)-4.25%
ROE(3y)25.12%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)17.74%
ROIC(5y)16.17%
VTLE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVTLE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1K -1K 2K 3K 4K

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 20.23%, VTLE is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.73% of the companies in the same industry.
VTLE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of VTLE (66.80%) is better than 73.08% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VTLE has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.23%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 66.8%
OM growth 3Y-20.05%
OM growth 5Y-3%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.41%
GM growth 5Y0.31%
VTLE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVTLE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200 -300

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VTLE is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for VTLE has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
VTLE has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, VTLE has a worse debt to assets ratio.
VTLE Yearly Shares OutstandingVTLE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
VTLE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVTLE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

VTLE has an Altman-Z score of 0.16. This is a bad value and indicates that VTLE is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.16, VTLE is not doing good in the industry: 67.31% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
VTLE has a debt to FCF ratio of 15.73. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as VTLE would need 15.73 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 15.73, VTLE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.56% of the companies in the same industry.
VTLE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.30. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.30, VTLE is not doing good in the industry: 73.56% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.3
Debt/FCF 15.73
Altman-Z 0.16
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC9.45%
VTLE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVTLE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.78 indicates that VTLE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of VTLE (0.78) is worse than 69.23% of its industry peers.
VTLE has a Quick Ratio of 0.78. This is a bad value and indicates that VTLE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of VTLE (0.78) is worse than 61.54% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.78
Quick Ratio 0.78
VTLE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVTLE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

VTLE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.19%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, VTLE shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -13.37% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, VTLE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.85% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, VTLE shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 18.45% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.19%
EPS 3Y-5.85%
EPS 5Y-13.37%
EPS Q2Q%-5.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.85%
Revenue growth 3Y11.88%
Revenue growth 5Y18.45%
Sales Q2Q%-8.36%

3.2 Future

VTLE is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.32% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.42% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10.62%
EPS Next 2Y-25.43%
EPS Next 3Y-9.08%
EPS Next 5Y1.32%
Revenue Next Year-3.52%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.43%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.42%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
VTLE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVTLE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
VTLE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVTLE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 5 10 15 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 2.18, the valuation of VTLE can be described as very cheap.
99.04% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VTLE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VTLE to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.43), we can say VTLE is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.46, the valuation of VTLE can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VTLE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.63% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.66. VTLE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 2.18
Fwd PE 4.46
VTLE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVTLE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VTLE is valued cheaper than 93.27% of the companies in the same industry.
92.31% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VTLE, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.78
EV/EBITDA 2.56
VTLE Per share dataVTLE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
VTLE's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.08% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)0.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-25.43%
EPS Next 3Y-9.08%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for VTLE!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

VITAL ENERGY INC

NYSE:VTLE (12/12/2025, 8:07:02 PM)

After market: 17.92 0 (0%)

17.92

-0.18 (-0.99%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Earnings (Next)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Inst Owners65.52%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.53%
Ins Owner Change-0.17%
Market Cap693.32M
Revenue(TTM)1.90B
Net Income(TTM)-1.31B
Analysts53.75
Price Target19.24 (7.37%)
Short Float %18.49%
Short Ratio9.37
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.93%
Min EPS beat(2)5.8%
Max EPS beat(2)6.06%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)6.8%
Min EPS beat(4)5.57%
Max EPS beat(4)9.76%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)1.03%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.53%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.51%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-10.72%
Min Revenue beat(2)-12.17%
Max Revenue beat(2)-9.27%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-8.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-12.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)-5.33%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.38%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.36%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.85%
PT rev (1m)-1.88%
PT rev (3m)-0.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.17%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.76%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.37%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 2.18
Fwd PE 4.46
P/S 0.37
P/FCF 4.78
P/OCF 0.6
P/B 0.39
P/tB 0.39
EV/EBITDA 2.56
EPS(TTM)8.22
EY45.87%
EPS(NY)4.01
Fwd EY22.4%
FCF(TTM)3.75
FCFY20.93%
OCF(TTM)29.65
OCFY165.44%
SpS49.03
BVpS45.39
TBVpS45.39
PEG (NY)0.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number91.63
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -27.86%
ROE -74.84%
ROCE 9.19%
ROIC 7.26%
ROICexc 7.29%
ROICexgc 7.29%
OM 20.23%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 66.8%
FCFM 7.65%
ROA(3y)11.23%
ROA(5y)-4.25%
ROE(3y)25.12%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)17.74%
ROIC(5y)16.17%
ROICexc(3y)18.01%
ROICexc(5y)16.5%
ROICexgc(3y)18.01%
ROICexgc(5y)16.5%
ROCE(3y)22.46%
ROCE(5y)20.47%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-35.45%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-4.73%
ROICexc growth 3Y-35.45%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.73%
OM growth 3Y-20.05%
OM growth 5Y-3%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.41%
GM growth 5Y0.31%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.4
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.3
Debt/FCF 15.73
Debt/EBITDA 1.98
Cap/Depr 129.9%
Cap/Sales 52.82%
Interest Coverage 1.92
Cash Conversion 99.3%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.78
Quick Ratio 0.78
Altman-Z 0.16
F-Score4
WACC9.45%
ROIC/WACC0.77
Cap/Depr(3y)147.48%
Cap/Depr(5y)160.83%
Cap/Sales(3y)38.84%
Cap/Sales(5y)39.91%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.19%
EPS 3Y-5.85%
EPS 5Y-13.37%
EPS Q2Q%-5.59%
EPS Next Y10.62%
EPS Next 2Y-25.43%
EPS Next 3Y-9.08%
EPS Next 5Y1.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.85%
Revenue growth 3Y11.88%
Revenue growth 5Y18.45%
Sales Q2Q%-8.36%
Revenue Next Year-3.52%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.43%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.42%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-19.87%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.55%
EBIT growth 5Y14.9%
EBIT Next Year165.38%
EBIT Next 3Y32.49%
EBIT Next 5Y23.2%
FCF growth 1Y73.37%
FCF growth 3Y17.38%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y66.7%
OCF growth 3Y26.28%
OCF growth 5Y16.06%

VITAL ENERGY INC / VTLE FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of VITAL ENERGY INC (VTLE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to VTLE.


What is the valuation status for VTLE stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to VITAL ENERGY INC (VTLE). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of VTLE stock?

VITAL ENERGY INC (VTLE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for VTLE stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for VITAL ENERGY INC (VTLE) is 2.18 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.39.


Can you provide the financial health for VTLE stock?

The financial health rating of VITAL ENERGY INC (VTLE) is 1 / 10.