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VITESSE ENERGY INC (VTS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

23.21  -0.17 (-0.73%)

After market: 23.34 +0.13 (+0.56%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall VTS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated VTS against 213 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. VTS has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. VTS is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year VTS was profitable.
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

VTS has a Return On Assets of 2.66%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VTS outperforms 45.07% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 3.88%, VTS is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.25% of the companies in the same industry.
VTS's Return On Invested Capital of 2.99% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VTS is outperformed by 67.61% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VTS is significantly below the industry average of 23.55%.
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 57.28% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VTS has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 13.47%, VTS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.60% of the companies in the same industry.
VTS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
VTS has a Gross Margin of 71.20%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VTS outperforms 81.69% of its industry peers.
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VTS is still creating some value.
VTS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The debt/assets ratio for VTS is higher compared to a year ago.
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

An Altman-Z score of 2.09 indicates that VTS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
VTS has a Altman-Z score of 2.09. This is in the better half of the industry: VTS outperforms 68.54% 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 better Debt to FCF ratio (5.97) than 60.56% of its industry peers.
VTS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
VTS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.18 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VTS outperforms 71.36% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.18
Debt/FCF 5.97
Altman-Z 2.09
ROIC/WACC0.34
WACC8.84%
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

A Current Ratio of 0.73 indicates that VTS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of VTS (0.73) is worse than 73.71% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.73 indicates that VTS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.73, VTS is doing worse than 67.61% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Measured over the past years, VTS shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -13.85% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, VTS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.15% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.15% on average over the past years.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, VTS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.08% on average per year.
VTS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.15% yearly.
EPS Next Y-56.85%
EPS Next 2Y-3.22%
EPS Next 3Y15.08%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year17.47%
Revenue Next 2Y8.78%
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.
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.
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 23.44 indicates a rather expensive valuation of VTS.
VTS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
VTS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.35.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.53, the valuation of VTS can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VTS indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: VTS is more expensive than 61.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.19. VTS is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.44
Fwd PE 22.53
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 the industry average as 60.09% of the companies are valued more expensively.
VTS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 45.74
EV/EBITDA 7.43
VTS Per share dataVTS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

VTS's earnings are expected to grow with 15.08% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
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 8.75%, VTS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.54, VTS pays a better dividend. On top of this VTS pays more dividend than 84.04% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, VTS pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.75%

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

VTS pays out 282.84% of its income as dividend. 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

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VITESSE ENERGY INC

NYSE:VTS (6/20/2025, 7:34:14 PM)

After market: 23.34 +0.13 (+0.56%)

23.21

-0.17 (-0.73%)

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 Owners44.38%
Inst Owner Change21.92%
Ins Owners17.08%
Ins Owner Change-20.81%
Market Cap896.14M
Analysts80
Price Target25.91 (11.63%)
Short Float %7.32%
Short Ratio6.01
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.75%
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)-6.79%
PT rev (3m)-15.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-28.57%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-72.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-54.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-9.57%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.79%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.24%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.44
Fwd PE 22.53
P/S 3.63
P/FCF 45.74
P/OCF 6.73
P/B 1.34
P/tB 1.34
EV/EBITDA 7.43
EPS(TTM)0.99
EY4.27%
EPS(NY)1.03
Fwd EY4.44%
FCF(TTM)0.51
FCFY2.19%
OCF(TTM)3.45
OCFY14.85%
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 2.09
F-Score4
WACC8.84%
ROIC/WACC0.34
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 Year17.47%
Revenue Next 2Y8.78%
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%