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VITESSE ENERGY INC (VTS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:VTS - US92852X1037 - Common Stock

24.16 USD
+0.22 (+0.92%)
Last: 9/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM
24.16 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 9/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to VTS. VTS was compared to 211 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. VTS has an average financial health and profitability rating. VTS is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


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.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: VTS reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years VTS had a positive operating cash flow.
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 4.13%, VTS is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.40% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of VTS (5.84%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.52%, VTS is doing worse than 66.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VTS is significantly below the industry average of 21.71%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.52%) 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 4.13%
ROE 5.84%
ROIC 2.52%
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.98%, VTS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.45% of the companies in the same industry.
VTS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 10.69%, VTS is not doing good in the industry: 60.66% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VTS has declined.
VTS has a better Gross Margin (69.77%) than 80.09% of its industry peers.
VTS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.69%
PM (TTM) 14.98%
GM 69.77%
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), VTS is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for VTS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, VTS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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 2.40 indicates that VTS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.40, VTS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.41% of the companies in the same industry.
VTS has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.02. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as VTS would need 2.02 years to pay back of all of its debts.
VTS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.02) than 82.46% of its industry peers.
VTS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of VTS (0.16) is better than 70.62% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 2.02
Altman-Z 2.4
ROIC/WACC0.29
WACC8.72%
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 0.95. 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 (0.95) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VTS has a Quick Ratio of 0.95. 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's Quick ratio of 0.95 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VTS outperforms 50.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.95
Quick Ratio 0.95
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 -31.45% in the last year.
VTS shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -13.85% yearly.
Looking at the last year, VTS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.96% in the last year.
VTS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.15% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-31.45%
EPS 3Y-2.03%
EPS 5Y-13.85%
EPS Q2Q%28.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.96%
Revenue growth 3Y9.33%
Revenue growth 5Y7.15%
Sales Q2Q%22.76%

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-33.34%
EPS Next 2Y-22.15%
EPS Next 3Y15.08%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year14.47%
Revenue Next 2Y3.4%
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 22.17, the valuation of VTS can be described as rather expensive.
VTS's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VTS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.54), we can say VTS is valued inline with the index average.
VTS is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.24.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VTS is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 62.09% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VTS to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.05), we can say VTS is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.17
Fwd PE 36.24
VTS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVTS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

VTS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VTS is cheaper than 61.61% of the companies in the same industry.
VTS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.81
EV/EBITDA 7.37
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-22.15%
EPS Next 3Y15.08%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

VTS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.17%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.98, VTS pays a better dividend. On top of this VTS pays more dividend than 87.68% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, VTS pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.17%

5.2 History

VTS has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
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 202.39% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP202.39%
EPS Next 2Y-22.15%
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 (9/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

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24.16

+0.22 (+0.92%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)08-04 2025-08-04/amc
Earnings (Next)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Inst Owners45.11%
Inst Owner Change2.88%
Ins Owners17.01%
Ins Owner Change0.67%
Market Cap932.82M
Analysts77.5
Price Target26.14 (8.2%)
Short Float %9.98%
Short Ratio9.18
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.17%
Yearly Dividend1.94
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP202.39%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date09-15 2025-09-15 (0.5625)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)256.73%
Min EPS beat(2)167.91%
Max EPS beat(2)345.55%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)121.54%
Min EPS beat(4)-38.7%
Max EPS beat(4)345.55%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)61.17%
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)7.61%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.7%
Max Revenue beat(2)14.53%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.91%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.9%
Max Revenue beat(4)14.53%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.24%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)29.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)126.88%
EPS NY rev (3m)120%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.72%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.17
Fwd PE 36.24
P/S 3.56
P/FCF 17.81
P/OCF 5.69
P/B 1.39
P/tB 1.39
EV/EBITDA 7.37
EPS(TTM)1.09
EY4.51%
EPS(NY)0.67
Fwd EY2.76%
FCF(TTM)1.36
FCFY5.61%
OCF(TTM)4.25
OCFY17.57%
SpS6.79
BVpS17.4
TBVpS17.4
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.13%
ROE 5.84%
ROCE 3.18%
ROIC 2.52%
ROICexc 2.52%
ROICexgc 2.52%
OM 10.69%
PM (TTM) 14.98%
GM 69.77%
FCFM 19.98%
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.28
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 2.02
Debt/EBITDA 0.75
Cap/Depr 99.09%
Cap/Sales 42.56%
Interest Coverage 2.85
Cash Conversion 116.59%
Profit Quality 133.35%
Current Ratio 0.95
Quick Ratio 0.95
Altman-Z 2.4
F-Score6
WACC8.72%
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)-31.45%
EPS 3Y-2.03%
EPS 5Y-13.85%
EPS Q2Q%28.57%
EPS Next Y-33.34%
EPS Next 2Y-22.15%
EPS Next 3Y15.08%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.96%
Revenue growth 3Y9.33%
Revenue growth 5Y7.15%
Sales Q2Q%22.76%
Revenue Next Year14.47%
Revenue Next 2Y3.4%
Revenue Next 3Y0.15%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-57.37%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.74%
EBIT growth 5Y2.13%
EBIT Next Year275.98%
EBIT Next 3Y48.45%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-31.71%
FCF growth 3Y-3.13%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-1.57%
OCF growth 3Y21.24%
OCF growth 5Y8.9%