Vital EnergyFRA:4WZ 50 Quick Ratio is 0.63 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 0.58. 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 1,013 Oil & Gas companies, Vital Energy ranks worse than 75.22% on this metric.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Vital Energy's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.63.
Vital Energy has a quick ratio of 0.63. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vital Energy's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:4WZ'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 0.58 Max: 3.64
Current: 0.63
During the past 13 years, Vital Energy's highest Quick Ratio was 3.64. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.58.
FRA:4WZ's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 75.22% of 1013
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.11
vs FRA:4WZ: 0.63
Vital Energy (FRA:4WZ) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Vital Energy Quick Ratio Related Terms
Vital Energy Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vital Energy's Quick 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.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Vital Energy's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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.
Vital Energy Quick Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Vital Energy's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vital Energy's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Vital Energy's Quick 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.
Vital Energy (FRA:4WZ) has a Quick Ratio of 0.63 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Vital Energy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.58. Over the past decade, Vital Energy's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 3.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Vital Energy ranks #762 out of 1013 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 75.2%.
Is Vital Energy's Quick Ratio too high?
Vital Energy's current Quick Ratio of 0.63 is near median its 10-year median of 0.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 3.64. The Oil & Gas industry median Quick Ratio is 1.11. Vital Energy's value of 0.63 is 43.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vital Energy ranks #762 out of 1013 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 Quick Ratio compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Vital Energy ranks #762 out of 1013 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Vital Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.11. Vital Energy's value of 0.63 is 43.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Vital Energy's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 3.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.58 vs. the industry median of 1.11, Vital 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 Quick Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Quick Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.11, based on 1,013 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vital Energy's current Quick Ratio of 0.63 is 43.2% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Vital Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vital Energy's current Quick Ratio is 0.63, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.58. 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 Quick Ratio is 0.63, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.58 and 43.2% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.11. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vital Energy (FRA:4WZ), the current Quick Ratio is 0.63 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 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:
Quick Ratio: 0.63 (near median its 10-year median of 0.58)
GF Value™: €0.09 vs. price of €0.06 (32.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.2% below the Oil & Gas median (#762 of 1013)
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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