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VITESSE ENERGY INC (VTS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

19.82 USD
+0.29 (+1.48%)
Last: 1/26/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, VTS scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VTS was compared to 207 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. VTS has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 of 2.20%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VTS outperforms 43.48% of its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Equity value of 3.15%, VTS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.10% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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

  • 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 Operating Margin of 7.06%. This is in the lower half of the industry: VTS underperforms 61.84% 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 74.88% 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.
  • 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 1.97 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 1.97. This is in the better half of the industry: VTS outperforms 66.18% 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.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.75, VTS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.29% 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'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 1.97
ROIC/WACC0.2
WACC8.79%
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.
  • The Current ratio of VTS (0.85) is worse than 64.73% 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

  • VTS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -33.33%.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • VTS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.28% yearly.
  • 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-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.
  • 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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.65, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of VTS.
  • VTS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • VTS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.25.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.10, the valuation of VTS can be described as expensive.
  • VTS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. VTS is more expensive than 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VTS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 25.98.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.65
Fwd PE 37.1
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 68.60% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VTS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.48
EV/EBITDA 6.2
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 11.27%, VTS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.73, VTS pays a better dividend. On top of this VTS pays more dividend than 95.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, VTS pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.27%

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 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 / 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 20.65 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%.