Vital EnergyFRA:4WZ 50 FCF Yield % is -38.40 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:4WZ with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.09 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,015 Oil & Gas companies, Vital Energy ranks worse than 92.41% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Vital Energy FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vital Energy's FCF Yield % 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, Vital Energy's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Vital Energy's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vital Energy's FCF Yield % 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.
Vital Energy (FRA:4WZ) has a FCF Yield % of -38.40 as of Jul. 02, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Vital Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vital Energy ranks #938 out of 1015 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 92.4%.
Is Vital Energy's FCF Yield % too high?
Vital Energy's current FCF Yield % is -38.40. Based on the distribution chart, Vital Energy ranks #938 out of 1015 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vital Energy has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vital Energy's FCF Yield % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Vital Energy ranks #938 out of 1015 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Vital Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.83. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median FCF Yield % among Oil & Gas companies is 1.83, based on 1,015 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Vital Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vital Energy's current FCF Yield % is -38.40. 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 €0.06 — trading 32.8% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is -38.40. Vital Energy's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vital Energy (FRA:4WZ), the current FCF Yield % is -38.40 as of Jul. 02, 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 Vital Energy (FRA:4WZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vital Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.06 is trading 32.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.09.
GuruFocus considers Vital Energy to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4WZ:
FCF Yield %: -38.40
GF Value™: €0.09 vs. price of €0.06 (32.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4WZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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