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Vitesse EnergyVTS -0.82%67 Debt-to-Equity is 0.26 as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 0.18. GuruFocus rates VTS with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 795 Oil & Gas companies, Vitesse Energy ranks better than 65.91% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vitesse Energy's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
VTS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.18 Max: 0.26
Current: 0.26
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Vitesse Energy was 0.26. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.18.
VTS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 65.91% of 795
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs VTS: 0.26
Vitesse Energy (NYSE:VTS) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Vitesse Energy Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Vitesse Energy Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vitesse Energy's Debt-to-Equity 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.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Vitesse Energy's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
Vitesse Energy Debt-to-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Vitesse Energy's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vitesse Energy's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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.
Vitesse Energy (VTS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.26 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Vitesse Energy and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 0.18. Over the past decade, Vitesse Energy's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.08 to 0.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Vitesse Energy ranks #271 out of 795 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 34.1%.
Is Vitesse Energy's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Vitesse Energy's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.26 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 0.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.26. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Vitesse Energy's value of 0.26 is 43.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vitesse Energy ranks #271 out of 795 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vitesse Energy has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vitesse Energy's Debt-to-Equity compare to TXO and GFR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Vitesse Energy ranks #271 out of 795 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Vitesse Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Vitesse Energy's value of 0.26 is 43.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Vitesse Energy's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.08 to 0.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.18 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Vitesse Energy has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 0.46, based on 795 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vitesse Energy's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.26 is 43.5% below 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Vitesse Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vitesse Energy's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.26, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vitesse Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vitesse Energy (VTS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.62, compared to a current price of $15.80 — trading 26.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.26, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 0.18 and 43.5% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.46. Vitesse Energy's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vitesse Energy (VTS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.26 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.
Is Vitesse Energy (VTS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vitesse Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $15.80 is trading 26.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.62.
GuruFocus considers Vitesse Energy to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for VTS:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.26 (44% above median its 10-year median of 0.18)
GF Value™: $21.62 vs. price of $15.80 (26.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.5% below the Oil & Gas median (#271 of 795)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VTS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vitesse Energy Inc is an independent energy company focused on returning capital to stockholders through owning interests as a non-operator in oil and natural gas wells. It is engaged in the acquisition, development, and production of non-operated oil and natural gas properties in the United States that are generally operated by oil companies and are in the Williston Basin of North Dakota and Montana with limited operations. The company also have properties in the Central Rockies, including the Denver-Julesburg Basin and the Powder River Basin.
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