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VITESSE ENERGY INC (VTS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:VTS - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US92852X1037 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

21.24  -0.11 (-0.52%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Overall VTS gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated VTS against 213 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. VTS has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. VTS does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

VTS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year VTS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years VTS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
VTS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
VTS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVTS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.66%, VTS is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.13% of the companies in the same industry.
VTS has a Return On Equity (3.88%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VTS has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.99%. This is in the lower half of the industry: VTS underperforms 68.08% of its industry peers.
VTS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.31%. This is significantly below the industry average of 25.73%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.99%) for VTS is well below the 3 year average (9.31%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that VTS had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.66%
ROE 3.88%
ROIC 2.99%
ROA(3y)5.93%
ROA(5y)3.86%
ROE(3y)7.05%
ROE(5y)4.6%
ROIC(3y)9.31%
ROIC(5y)N/A
VTS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVTS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 10.49%, VTS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.81% of the companies in the same industry.
VTS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
VTS's Operating Margin of 13.47% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VTS outperforms 44.60% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VTS has declined.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 71.20%, VTS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.75% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VTS has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.47%
PM (TTM) 10.49%
GM 71.2%
OM growth 3Y-16.52%
OM growth 5Y-4.69%
PM growth 3Y-3.82%
PM growth 5Y-16.11%
GM growth 3Y1.44%
GM growth 5Y1.64%
VTS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVTS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

VTS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VTS has less shares outstanding
VTS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
VTS Yearly Shares OutstandingVTS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
VTS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVTS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

VTS has an Altman-Z score of 1.94. This is not the best score and indicates that VTS is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
VTS has a Altman-Z score of 1.94. This is in the better half of the industry: VTS outperforms 65.73% of its industry peers.
VTS has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.97. This is a neutral value as VTS would need 5.97 years to pay back of all of its debts.
VTS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.97. This is in the better half of the industry: VTS outperforms 61.03% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18 indicates that VTS is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of VTS (0.18) is better than 69.95% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.18
Debt/FCF 5.97
Altman-Z 1.94
ROIC/WACC0.29
WACC10.44%
VTS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVTS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.3 Liquidity

VTS has a Current Ratio of 0.73. This is a bad value and indicates that VTS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VTS has a Current ratio of 0.73. This is in the lower half of the industry: VTS underperforms 72.30% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.73 indicates that VTS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.73, VTS is not doing good in the industry: 65.26% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.73
Quick Ratio 0.73
VTS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVTS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for VTS have decreased strongly by -37.34% in the last year.
The earnings per share for VTS have been decreasing by -13.85% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.15% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, VTS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.15% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-37.34%
EPS 3Y-2.03%
EPS 5Y-13.85%
EPS Q2Q%-32.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.15%
Revenue growth 3Y9.33%
Revenue growth 5Y7.15%
Sales Q2Q%8.13%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.08% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, VTS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.15% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-56.85%
EPS Next 2Y-3.22%
EPS Next 3Y15.08%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year22.1%
Revenue Next 2Y12.98%
Revenue Next 3Y0.15%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
VTS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVTS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M
VTS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVTS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

VTS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.45.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as VTS.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VTS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.17), we can say VTS is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.62 indicates a rather expensive valuation of VTS.
VTS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. VTS is more expensive than 60.56% of the companies in the same industry.
VTS is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.45
Fwd PE 20.62
VTS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVTS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VTS is valued a bit cheaper than 60.09% of the companies in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as VTS.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 41.86
EV/EBITDA 6.86
VTS Per share dataVTS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as VTS's earnings are expected to grow with 15.08% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-3.22%
EPS Next 3Y15.08%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.16%, VTS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.81, VTS pays a better dividend. On top of this VTS pays more dividend than 87.79% of the companies listed in the same industry.
VTS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.16%

5.2 History

VTS has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
VTS Yearly Dividends per shareVTS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

282.84% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VTS. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP282.84%
EPS Next 2Y-3.22%
EPS Next 3Y15.08%
VTS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendVTS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M
VTS Dividend Payout.VTS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.VTS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

VITESSE ENERGY INC

NYSE:VTS (5/29/2025, 12:23:45 PM)

21.24

-0.11 (-0.52%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)05-05 2025-05-05/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners58.36%
Inst Owner Change21.91%
Ins Owners17.41%
Ins Owner Change-20.81%
Market Cap820.08M
Analysts80
Price Target27.8 (30.89%)
Short Float %8.18%
Short Ratio6.49
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.16%
Yearly Dividend1.94
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP282.84%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date06-16 2025-06-16 (0.5625)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)89.65%
Min EPS beat(2)11.39%
Max EPS beat(2)167.91%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)33.67%
Min EPS beat(4)-38.7%
Max EPS beat(4)167.91%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)13.35%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.6%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.9%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.7%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.9%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.87%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.23%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-5.71%
PT rev (3m)-9.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-46.77%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-55.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)-55.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)-54.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.45%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.19%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.45
Fwd PE 20.62
P/S 3.32
P/FCF 41.86
P/OCF 6.16
P/B 1.23
P/tB 1.23
EV/EBITDA 6.86
EPS(TTM)0.99
EY4.66%
EPS(NY)1.03
Fwd EY4.85%
FCF(TTM)0.51
FCFY2.39%
OCF(TTM)3.45
OCFY16.23%
SpS6.4
BVpS17.29
TBVpS17.29
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.66%
ROE 3.88%
ROCE 3.79%
ROIC 2.99%
ROICexc 3.01%
ROICexgc 3.01%
OM 13.47%
PM (TTM) 10.49%
GM 71.2%
FCFM 7.93%
ROA(3y)5.93%
ROA(5y)3.86%
ROE(3y)7.05%
ROE(5y)4.6%
ROIC(3y)9.31%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)9.43%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)9.43%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)11.79%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-14.63%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-14.63%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-16.52%
OM growth 5Y-4.69%
PM growth 3Y-3.82%
PM growth 5Y-16.11%
GM growth 3Y1.44%
GM growth 5Y1.64%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.25
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.18
Debt/FCF 5.97
Debt/EBITDA 0.86
Cap/Depr 109.83%
Cap/Sales 45.95%
Interest Coverage 3.36
Cash Conversion 97.42%
Profit Quality 75.6%
Current Ratio 0.73
Quick Ratio 0.73
Altman-Z 1.94
F-Score4
WACC10.44%
ROIC/WACC0.29
Cap/Depr(3y)131.76%
Cap/Depr(5y)117.59%
Cap/Sales(3y)42.48%
Cap/Sales(5y)44.73%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-37.34%
EPS 3Y-2.03%
EPS 5Y-13.85%
EPS Q2Q%-32.35%
EPS Next Y-56.85%
EPS Next 2Y-3.22%
EPS Next 3Y15.08%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.15%
Revenue growth 3Y9.33%
Revenue growth 5Y7.15%
Sales Q2Q%8.13%
Revenue Next Year22.1%
Revenue Next 2Y12.98%
Revenue Next 3Y0.15%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-46%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.74%
EBIT growth 5Y2.13%
EBIT Next Year254.7%
EBIT Next 3Y46.15%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y86.51%
FCF growth 3Y-3.13%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y9.2%
OCF growth 3Y21.24%
OCF growth 5Y8.9%