Vital Energy (TSXV:VUX) Interest Expense: C$-3.12 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


What is Vital Energy Interest Expense?

Vital Energy TSXV:VUX Interest Expense is C$-3.12 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Vital Energy's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$ -1.15 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-3.12 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Vital Energy's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$ 0.83 Mil. Vital Energy's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$ -1.15 Mil. Vital Energy's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.72. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Vital Energy  (TSXV:VUX) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Vital Energy's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-1.15 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$0.83 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$19.36 Mil.

Vital Energy's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*0.831/-1.154
=0.72

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Vital Energy Incs earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

Vital Energy Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vital Energy's Interest Expense 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.

Vital Energy Interest Expense Chart

Vital Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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Vital Energy Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Vital Energy Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$-3.12 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of C$-3.12 Mil mean?
Vital Energy (TSXV:VUX) has a Interest Expense of C$-3.12 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Vital Energy and its competitors.
Is Vital Energy's Interest Expense too high?
Vital Energy's current Interest Expense is C$-3.12 Mil.
How does Vital Energy's Interest Expense compare to COP and EOG?
Vital Energy's Interest Expense of C$-3.12 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Vital Energy and its competitors. Vital Energy's current Interest Expense is C$-3.12 Mil. 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 (TSXV:VUX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.18, compared to a current price of C$0.10 — trading 47.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is C$-3.12 Mil. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vital Energy (TSXV:VUX), the current Interest Expense is C$-3.12 Mil 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 Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges 4WZ:Germany
Address 634 - 6 Avenue S.W., Suite 620, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 0S4
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.