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Vital Energy, Inc. (VTLE) ESG Analysis Analysis (2026)

Invetso Score: 5.4/10 — Balanced · Last Updated: 2026-08-01

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

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