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VITESSE ENERGY INC (VTS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:VTS - US92852X1037 - Common Stock

19.81 USD
+0.32 (+1.64%)
Last: 1/13/2026, 1:48:46 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall VTS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated VTS against 208 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

In the past year VTS was profitable.
VTS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years VTS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years VTS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 (2.20%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VTS has a worse Return On Equity (3.15%) than 60.10% of its industry peers.
VTS has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.75%. This is in the lower half of the industry: VTS underperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VTS is significantly below the industry average of 21.83%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1.75%) 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 2.2%
ROE 3.15%
ROIC 1.75%
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

The Profit Margin of VTS (7.56%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VTS has declined.
VTS has a worse Operating Margin (7.06%) than 62.02% of its industry peers.
VTS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
VTS's Gross Margin of 67.94% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VTS outperforms 74.52% of its industry peers.
VTS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.06%
PM (TTM) 7.56%
GM 67.94%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for VTS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
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

An Altman-Z score of 1.94 indicates that VTS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.94, VTS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.83% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VTS is 2.75, which is a good value as it means it would take VTS, 2.75 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.75, VTS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.40% of the companies in the same industry.
VTS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
VTS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.18. This is in the better half of the industry: VTS outperforms 75.96% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.18
Debt/FCF 2.75
Altman-Z 1.94
ROIC/WACC0.2
WACC8.63%
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 0.85. 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 Current ratio of 0.85 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VTS is outperformed by 63.94% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.85 indicates that VTS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
VTS has a Quick ratio (0.85) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.85
Quick Ratio 0.85
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 -33.33% 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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.23% 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)-33.33%
EPS 3Y-2.03%
EPS 5Y-13.85%
EPS Q2Q%-56.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.23%
Revenue growth 3Y9.33%
Revenue growth 5Y7.15%
Sales Q2Q%15.72%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, VTS will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.28% 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-8.18%
EPS Next 2Y-30.31%
EPS Next 3Y3.28%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year15.33%
Revenue Next 2Y3.21%
Revenue Next 3Y0.15%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.64, VTS is valued on the expensive side.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as VTS.
VTS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.25.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 37.08, which means the current valuation is very expensive for VTS.
VTS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. VTS is more expensive than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.98. VTS is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.64
Fwd PE 37.08
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

67.31% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VTS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
VTS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.47
EV/EBITDA 6.11
VTS Per share dataVTS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-30.31%
EPS Next 3Y3.28%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 11.21%, VTS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.91, VTS pays a better dividend. On top of this VTS pays more dividend than 93.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, VTS pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.21%

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

418.47% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VTS. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP418.47%
EPS Next 2Y-30.31%
EPS Next 3Y3.28%
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 (1/13/2026, 1:48:46 PM)

19.81

+0.32 (+1.64%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Earnings (Next)03-02 2026-03-02/amc
Inst Owners47.64%
Inst Owner Change0.04%
Ins Owners16.99%
Ins Owner Change-0.87%
Market Cap766.05M
Revenue(TTM)271.30M
Net Income(TTM)20.52M
Analysts77.5
Price Target25.5 (28.72%)
Short Float %18.01%
Short Ratio13.51
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.21%
Yearly Dividend1.94
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP418.47%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)163.35%
Min EPS beat(2)-18.84%
Max EPS beat(2)345.55%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)126.5%
Min EPS beat(4)-18.84%
Max EPS beat(4)345.55%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)60.16%
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)8.08%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.64%
Max Revenue beat(2)14.53%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.74%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.9%
Max Revenue beat(4)14.53%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.43%
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)-2.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)36.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)37.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.75%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.64
Fwd PE 37.08
P/S 2.82
P/FCF 18.47
P/OCF 4.57
P/B 1.18
P/tB 1.18
EV/EBITDA 6.11
EPS(TTM)0.96
EY4.85%
EPS(NY)0.53
Fwd EY2.7%
FCF(TTM)1.07
FCFY5.41%
OCF(TTM)4.33
OCFY21.88%
SpS7.02
BVpS16.82
TBVpS16.82
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number19.06
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.2%
ROE 3.15%
ROCE 2.21%
ROIC 1.75%
ROICexc 1.76%
ROICexgc 1.76%
OM 7.06%
PM (TTM) 7.56%
GM 67.94%
FCFM 15.29%
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
ROICexgc growth 3Y-14.63%
ROICexgc 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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.29
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.18
Debt/FCF 2.75
Debt/EBITDA 0.81
Cap/Depr 103.48%
Cap/Sales 46.49%
Interest Coverage 1.99
Cash Conversion 118.84%
Profit Quality 202.17%
Current Ratio 0.85
Quick Ratio 0.85
Altman-Z 1.94
F-Score5
WACC8.63%
ROIC/WACC0.2
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)-33.33%
EPS 3Y-2.03%
EPS 5Y-13.85%
EPS Q2Q%-56.52%
EPS Next Y-8.18%
EPS Next 2Y-30.31%
EPS Next 3Y3.28%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.23%
Revenue growth 3Y9.33%
Revenue growth 5Y7.15%
Sales Q2Q%15.72%
Revenue Next Year15.33%
Revenue Next 2Y3.21%
Revenue Next 3Y0.15%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-67.42%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.74%
EBIT growth 5Y2.13%
EBIT Next Year292.82%
EBIT Next 3Y61%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-6.17%
FCF growth 3Y-3.13%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y12.54%
OCF growth 3Y21.24%
OCF growth 5Y8.9%

VITESSE ENERGY INC / VTS FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of VITESSE ENERGY INC (VTS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to VTS.


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to VITESSE ENERGY INC (VTS). This can be considered as Overvalued.


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VITESSE ENERGY INC (VTS) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of VITESSE ENERGY INC (VTS) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for VITESSE ENERGY INC (VTS) is 20.64 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.18.


Is the dividend of VITESSE ENERGY INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of VITESSE ENERGY INC (VTS) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 418.47%.