ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Vermilion Energy's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.61%.
As of today (2026-06-27), Vermilion Energy's WACC % is 5.97%. Vermilion Energy's ROIC % is 2.64% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Vermilion Energy earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Vermilion Energy (NYSE:VET) ROIC % Explanation
ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.
There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.
Why is ROIC % important?
Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.
As of today, Vermilion Energy's WACC % is 5.97%. Vermilion Energy's ROIC % is 2.64% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Vermilion Energy earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Be Aware
Like ROE % and ROA %, ROIC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Vermilion Energy ROIC % Related Terms
Vermilion Energy ROIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vermilion Energy's ROIC % 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, Vermilion Energy's ROIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROIC % 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.
Vermilion Energy ROIC % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Vermilion Energy's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vermilion Energy's ROIC % falls into.
Note:
The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.
The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.
* 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.
Vermilion Energy (VET) has a ROIC % of 4.61% as of Mar. 2026. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Vermilion Energy and its competitors.
Is Vermilion Energy's ROIC % too high?
Vermilion Energy's current ROIC % is 4.61%. The Oil & Gas industry median ROIC % is 3.63. Vermilion Energy's value of 4.61% is 27% above this industry median. Overall, Vermilion Energy has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vermilion Energy's ROIC % compare to COP and EOG?
Vermilion Energy's ROIC % of 4.61% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median ROIC % is 3.63. Vermilion Energy's value of 4.61% is 27% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROIC % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median ROIC % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.63, based on 997 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROIC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vermilion Energy's current ROIC % of 4.61% is 27% 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 ROIC % mean?
A high ROIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Vermilion Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median ROIC % is 3.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vermilion Energy's current ROIC % is 4.61%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vermilion Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vermilion Energy (VET) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.77, compared to a current price of $9.30 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 4.61% and 27% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.63. Vermilion Energy's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROIC % calculated?
ROIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vermilion Energy (VET), the current ROIC % is 4.61% 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 Vermilion Energy (VET) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vermilion Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.30 is trading 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.77.
GuruFocus considers Vermilion Energy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for VET:
ROIC %: 4.61%
GF Value™: $9.77 vs. price of $9.30 (4.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VET stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vermilion Energy Inc is an international oil and gas-producing company. The company engages in full-cycle exploration and production programs that focus on the acquisition, exploration, and development of liquids-rich natural gas in Canada and conventional natural gas in Europe while optimizing low-decline oil assets. Its operating segments are: Canada, France, Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, Australia, and CEE, each representing the oil and gas exploration operations at its assets located in these regions. The company mainly derives revenue from the production and sale of petroleum and natural gas. The majority of its revenue is generated from Canada, where the company's operations are mainly focused on the Deep Basin trend in the West Pembina region of Alberta and on the Mica property.
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