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VITESSE ENERGY INC (VTS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

19.2 USD
-0.56 (-2.83%)
Last: 1/16/2026, 8:04:00 PM
19.3 USD
+0.1 (+0.52%)
After Hours: 1/16/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall VTS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated VTS against 207 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of VTS get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. 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

  • 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.
  • 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

  • With a Return On Assets value of 2.20%, VTS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.48% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VTS has a Return On Equity of 3.15%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VTS outperforms 40.10% of its industry peers.
  • VTS has a worse Return On Invested Capital (1.75%) than 69.08% 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 21.94%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (9.31%) for VTS is well above the current ROIC(1.75%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
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

  • VTS has a Profit Margin (7.56%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VTS has declined.
  • The Operating Margin of VTS (7.06%) is worse than 61.84% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VTS has declined.
  • The Gross Margin of VTS (67.94%) is better than 74.88% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VTS has grown nicely.
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

4

2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • VTS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, VTS has less shares outstanding
  • 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

  • VTS has an Altman-Z score of 1.92. 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's Altman-Z score of 1.92 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VTS outperforms 65.22% of its industry peers.
  • VTS has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.75. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as VTS would need 2.75 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • VTS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.75) than 77.29% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18 indicates that VTS is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • VTS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.18 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VTS outperforms 75.36% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.18
Debt/FCF 2.75
Altman-Z 1.92
ROIC/WACC0.2
WACC8.68%
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 0.85 indicates that VTS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • VTS has a Current ratio of 0.85. This is in the lower half of the industry: VTS underperforms 64.73% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.85 indicates that VTS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.85, VTS is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.48% of the companies in the same 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

  • VTS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -33.33%.
  • 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 6.23% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.15% on average over the past years.
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

  • VTS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.28% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.15% on average over the next years.
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

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.00 indicates a rather expensive valuation of VTS.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VTS is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • VTS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.38.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.94 indicates a quite expensive valuation of VTS.
  • 61.84% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than VTS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.29, VTS is valued a bit more expensive.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20
Fwd PE 35.94
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VTS is valued a bit cheaper than 69.08% 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 17.9
EV/EBITDA 6.03
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

  • VTS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 11.20%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.75, VTS pays a better dividend. On top of this VTS pays more dividend than 95.17% 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 1.84.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.2%

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 418.47% of its income as dividend. 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 (1/16/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 19.3 +0.1 (+0.52%)

19.2

-0.56 (-2.83%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-03
Earnings (Next)03-02
Inst Owners47.64%
Inst Owner Change0.18%
Ins Owners16.99%
Ins Owner Change-7.96%
Market Cap742.46M
Revenue(TTM)271.30M
Net Income(TTM)20.52M
Analysts77.5
Price Target25.5 (32.81%)
Short Float %18.01%
Short Ratio13.51
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.2%
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)51.79%
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
Fwd PE 35.94
P/S 2.74
P/FCF 17.9
P/OCF 4.43
P/B 1.14
P/tB 1.14
EV/EBITDA 6.03
EPS(TTM)0.96
EY5%
EPS(NY)0.53
Fwd EY2.78%
FCF(TTM)1.07
FCFY5.59%
OCF(TTM)4.33
OCFY22.57%
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 1.92
F-Score5
WACC8.68%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for VITESSE ENERGY INC?

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


Can you provide the profitability details for VITESSE ENERGY INC?

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 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.14.


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%.