VTLE
Vital Energy, Inc. (VTLE) 10Y Growth Potential Analysis (2026)
Overall Score
Revenue Growth
Revenue growth is supported by a low EV/Sales multiple of 2.2x, suggesting the market is not pricing in aggressive growth.
The business remains highly cyclical, so long-term growth visibility depends on sustained commodity pricing and production execution.
Profitability
TTM margins are still deeply negative, with net profit margin at -70.1% and operating margin at -54.3%.
Return metrics remain weak, including ROE of -43.8% and ROIC of -17.6%, indicating poor capital efficiency.
Financial Health
Liquidity remains tight with a current ratio of 0.78 and cash ratio of 0.03.
Leverage is meaningful but not extreme on an EV basis, with debt-to-equity at 1.33x and debt-to-assets at 0.50x.
Cash Flow
Operating cash flow remains positive at 3.39x EV, but free cash flow conversion is weak with FCF/OCF at 14.0%.
Capital intensity is still elevated, with capex consuming 86.0% of operating cash flow.
Growth Efficiency
The company generates revenue, but asset efficiency is modest with asset turnover at 0.29x and fixed asset turnover at 0.32x.
Working capital efficiency is mixed, with a negative cash conversion cycle of -44.0 days offset by weak overall profitability.
Sources
- Company filings (10-K, 10-Q, investor presentations)
- Financial and market data providers
- Public news and industry information
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