VITESSE ENERGY INC (VTS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:VTS - US92852X1037 - Common Stock
21.07 USD
-0.15 (-0.71%)
VTS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. VTS has an average financial health and profitability rating. VTS does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
VTS had positive earnings in the past year.
VTS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: VTS reported negative net income in multiple years.
VTS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of VTS (2.20%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VTS has a Return On Equity of 3.15%. This is in the lower half of the industry: VTS underperforms 60.95% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.75%, VTS is not doing good in the industry: 70.95% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VTS is significantly below the industry average of 21.67%.
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 Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
VTS has a Profit Margin (7.56%) which is in line with its industry peers.
VTS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
VTS has a worse Operating Margin (7.06%) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
VTS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
VTS has a better Gross Margin (67.94%) than 75.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VTS has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
2.2 Solvency
VTS has an Altman-Z score of 2.08. 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 has a better Altman-Z score (2.08) than 68.57% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VTS (2.75) is better than 77.14% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18 indicates that VTS is not too dependend on debt financing.
VTS has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.18) than 72.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.08 |
ROIC/WACC0.2
WACC8.71%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.85 indicates that VTS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.85, VTS is doing worse than 62.86% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.85 indicates that VTS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.85, VTS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 |
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.
VTS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.23%.
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
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-36.65%
EPS Next 2Y-22.78%
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.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.95 indicates a rather expensive valuation of VTS.
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 (25.46), we can say VTS is valued inline with the index average.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 32.12, 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 61.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.39, VTS is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VTS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as VTS.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.58 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
VTS's earnings are expected to grow with 15.08% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-22.78%
EPS Next 3Y15.08%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.62%, VTS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.90, VTS pays a better dividend. On top of this VTS pays more dividend than 92.86% 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 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.62% |
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
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-22.78%
EPS Next 3Y15.08%
NYSE:VTS (11/19/2025, 2:57:43 PM)
21.07
-0.15 (-0.71%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners45.11%
Inst Owner Change4.31%
Ins Owners17.01%
Ins Owner Change-0.87%
Market Cap813.51M
Revenue(TTM)271.30M
Net Income(TTM)20.52M
Analysts77.5
Price Target26.14 (24.06%)
Short Float %14.27%
Short Ratio11.53
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.62% |
Yearly Dividend1.94
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP418.47%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
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)0.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)318.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.96%
EPS NY rev (3m)109.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.6%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.12 | ||
| P/S | 3 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.61 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.85 | ||
| P/B | 1.25 | ||
| P/tB | 1.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.58 |
EPS(TTM)0.96
EY4.56%
EPS(NY)0.66
Fwd EY3.11%
FCF(TTM)1.07
FCFY5.1%
OCF(TTM)4.34
OCFY20.6%
SpS7.03
BVpS16.84
TBVpS16.84
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number19.07
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.08 |
F-Score5
WACC8.71%
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-36.65%
EPS Next 2Y-22.78%
EPS Next 3Y15.08%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.23%
Revenue growth 3Y9.33%
Revenue growth 5Y7.15%
Sales Q2Q%15.72%
Revenue Next Year14.47%
Revenue Next 2Y3.4%
Revenue Next 3Y0.15%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-67.42%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.74%
EBIT growth 5Y2.13%
EBIT Next Year275.98%
EBIT Next 3Y48.45%
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.
What is the valuation status for VTS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to VITESSE ENERGY INC (VTS). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of VTS stock?
VITESSE ENERGY INC (VTS) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the financial health of VITESSE ENERGY INC (VTS) stock?
The financial health rating of VITESSE ENERGY INC (VTS) is 4 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of VITESSE ENERGY INC (VTS) stock?
The dividend rating of VITESSE ENERGY INC (VTS) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 418.47%.