Vitesse EnergyVTS +1.35%72 Dividend Payout Ratio is 6.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 10.09. GuruFocus rates VTS with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 433 Oil & Gas companies, Vitesse Energy ranks worse than 99.77% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Vitesse Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.17.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Vitesse Energy Inc is 21.06, which seems too high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vitesse Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
VTS'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3 Med: 10.09 Max: 21.06
Current: 21.06
During the past 7 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Vitesse Energy was 21.06. The lowest was 3.00. And the median was 10.09.
VTS's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 99.77% of 433
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs VTS: 21.06
During the past 12 months, Vitesse Energy's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -0.50% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Vitesse Energy (NYSE:VTS) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Vitesse Energy Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Vitesse Energy Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vitesse Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
VTS vs REPX, GFR, TXO: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Vitesse Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Vitesse Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vitesse Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Vitesse Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
Vitesse Energy (VTS) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 6.17 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Vitesse Energy and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 10.09. Over the past decade, Vitesse Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 3.00 to 21.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Vitesse Energy ranks #432 out of 433 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 99.8%.
Is Vitesse Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Vitesse Energy's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 6.17 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 10.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 21.06. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Vitesse Energy's value of 6.17 is 1134% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vitesse Energy ranks #432 out of 433 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vitesse Energy has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vitesse Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to REPX and GFR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Vitesse Energy ranks #432 out of 433 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Vitesse Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Vitesse Energy's value of 6.17 is 1134% above this benchmark. Historically, Vitesse Energy's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 3.00 to 21.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.09 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Vitesse Energy has consistently been above 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 0.50, based on 433 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vitesse Energy's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 6.17 is 1134% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Vitesse Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vitesse Energy's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 6.17, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 10.09. 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 $21.39, compared to a current price of $15.79 — trading 26.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 6.17, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 10.09 and 1134% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.50. Vitesse Energy's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vitesse Energy (VTS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 6.17 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 $15.79 is trading 26.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.39.
GuruFocus considers Vitesse Energy to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for VTS:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 6.17 (39% below median its 10-year median of 10.09)
GF Value™: $21.39 vs. price of $15.79 (26.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1134% above the Oil & Gas median (#432 of 433)
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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