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VITESSE ENERGY INC (VTS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

26.6  +0.73 (+2.82%)

Fundamental Rating

3

VTS gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 208 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. There are concerns on the financial health of VTS while its profitability can be described as average. VTS has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


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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.
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

VTS has a Return On Assets (2.66%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 3.88%, VTS is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.83% 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 67.79% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VTS is significantly below the industry average of 23.92%.
The 3 year average ROIC (9.31%) for VTS is well above the current ROIC(2.99%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.49%, VTS is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.73% of the companies in the same industry.
VTS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
VTS has a Operating Margin (13.47%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VTS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
VTS's Gross Margin of 71.20% is amongst the best of the industry. VTS outperforms 81.73% 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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), VTS is creating some value.
VTS has less shares outstanding than it did 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

VTS has an Altman-Z score of 2.28. 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.
The Altman-Z score of VTS (2.28) is better than 73.08% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VTS is 5.97, which is a neutral value as it means it would take VTS, 5.97 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
VTS has a Debt to FCF ratio (5.97) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18 indicates that VTS is not too dependend on debt financing.
VTS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.18. This is in the better half of the industry: VTS outperforms 71.63% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.18
Debt/FCF 5.97
Altman-Z 2.28
ROIC/WACC0.33
WACC9.08%
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 74.04% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.73 indicates that VTS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
VTS has a Quick ratio of 0.73. This is in the lower half of the industry: VTS underperforms 67.31% of its industry peers.
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

VTS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -22.01%.
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 3.46% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.15% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.01%
EPS 3Y-2.03%
EPS 5Y-13.85%
EPS Q2Q%71.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.46%
Revenue growth 3Y9.33%
Revenue growth 5Y7.15%
Sales Q2Q%22.77%

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.
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-69.7%
EPS Next 2Y-11.66%
EPS Next 3Y15.08%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.98%
Revenue Next 2Y2.64%
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

VTS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.45.
VTS's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.03, VTS is valued a bit cheaper.
VTS is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.98.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VTS is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 63.94% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.28, VTS is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.45
Fwd PE 30.98
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 in line with the industry average.
VTS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 52.42
EV/EBITDA 8.14
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-11.66%
EPS Next 3Y15.08%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

VTS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.08%, which is a nice return.
VTS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.33. VTS pays more dividend than 86.54% of the companies 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 9.08%

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-11.66%
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 (8/6/2025, 11:03:58 AM)

26.6

+0.73 (+2.82%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)08-04 2025-08-04/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners44.38%
Inst Owner Change-1.05%
Ins Owners17.08%
Ins Owner Change-8.22%
Market Cap1.03B
Analysts77.78
Price Target26.11 (-1.84%)
Short Float %8.04%
Short Ratio6.94
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.08%
Yearly Dividend1.94
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP282.84%
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)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)0%
PT rev (3m)-10.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-67.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-69.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.29%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.64%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-10.75%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.45
Fwd PE 30.98
P/S 4.16
P/FCF 52.42
P/OCF 7.72
P/B 1.54
P/tB 1.54
EV/EBITDA 8.14
EPS(TTM)1.24
EY4.66%
EPS(NY)0.86
Fwd EY3.23%
FCF(TTM)0.51
FCFY1.91%
OCF(TTM)3.45
OCFY12.96%
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 2.28
F-Score4
WACC9.08%
ROIC/WACC0.33
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)-22.01%
EPS 3Y-2.03%
EPS 5Y-13.85%
EPS Q2Q%71.43%
EPS Next Y-69.7%
EPS Next 2Y-11.66%
EPS Next 3Y15.08%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.46%
Revenue growth 3Y9.33%
Revenue growth 5Y7.15%
Sales Q2Q%22.77%
Revenue Next Year8.98%
Revenue Next 2Y2.64%
Revenue Next 3Y0.15%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-46%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.74%
EBIT growth 5Y2.13%
EBIT Next Year246.29%
EBIT Next 3Y48.45%
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%