VTLE
Vital Energy, Inc. (VTLE) ESG Analysis Analysis (2026)
Overall Score
Environmental
No material ESG-specific environmental disclosures or incidents were provided this month.
Capital intensity remains elevated, with capex at 56.2% of revenue and capex at 86.0% of operating cash flow, suggesting ongoing resource use and reinvestment pressure.
Social
No material ESG-specific social disclosures or incidents were provided this month.
Operating performance remains weak, with negative net margin (-70.1%) and negative return on equity (-43.8%), which can constrain workforce and stakeholder resilience.
Governance
No material ESG-specific governance disclosures or incidents were provided this month.
Liquidity and leverage remain a governance concern, with a current ratio of 0.78 and debt-to-equity of 1.33, though cash flow generation is still positive at $555.2M TTM free cash flow to firm.
Sources
- Company filings (10-K, 10-Q, investor presentations)
- Financial and market data providers
- Public news and industry information
🔒 Go Beyond This Framework
This is one of 10 institutional-grade frameworks Invetso runs on Vital Energy, Inc.. Unlock the complete analysis — SWOT, Economic Moat, Porter’s Five Forces, Management, PESTLE and the Invetso Quality Score.

