Vital Energy's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 41.26.
Vital Energy's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.
Vital Energy's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.
Therefore, Vital Energy's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 41.26.
Vital Energy (FRA:4WZ) Cash Conversion Cycle Explanation
Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.
Be Aware
CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.
The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.
Vital Energy Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Vital Energy Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vital Energy's Cash Conversion Cycle can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FRA:4WZ vs COP, EOG, FANG: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Vital Energy's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Vital Energy Cash Conversion Cycle vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Vital Energy's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vital Energy's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.
Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.
Vital Energy's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Vital Energy (FRA:4WZ) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 41.26 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Vital Energy and its competitors.
Is Vital Energy's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Vital Energy's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 41.26. The Oil & Gas industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 18.25. Vital Energy's value of 41.26 is 126.1% above this industry median.
How does Vital Energy's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to COP and EOG?
Vital Energy's Cash Conversion Cycle of 41.26 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 18.25. Vital Energy's value of 41.26 is 126.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Oil & Gas companies is 18.25, based on 917 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Conversion Cycle significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Conversion Cycle should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vital Energy's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 41.26 is 126.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Vital Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 18.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vital Energy's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 41.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vital Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vital Energy (FRA:4WZ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.09, compared to a current price of €0.05 — trading 43.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 41.26 and 126.1% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 18.25. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vital Energy (FRA:4WZ), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 41.26 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Vital Energy Inc is a public junior oil and gas company based in Calgary, Alberta, focused on conventional crude oil exploration, development, and production in Western Canada. The company produces oil from the Gull Lake, Pennant, and Baxter Lake areas. It generates all of its revenue from oil and gas sales.
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