Vitesse EnergyVTS +1.59%72 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.49 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 8.54. GuruFocus rates VTS with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 503 Oil & Gas companies, Vitesse Energy ranks better than 81.71% on this metric.
Vitesse Energy's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.49.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vitesse Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
VTS'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.98 Med: 8.54 Max: 13.74
Current: 12.49
During the past 7 years, Vitesse Energy's highest Yield on Cost was 13.74. The lowest was 1.98. And the median was 8.54.
VTS's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 81.71% of 503
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.17
vs VTS: 12.49
Vitesse Energy (NYSE:VTS) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Vitesse Energy 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
VTS vs TXO, GFR, GRNT: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Vitesse Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Vitesse Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vitesse Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Vitesse Energy is calculated as
Vitesse Energy (VTS) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.49 as of Jul. 09, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Vitesse Energy and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 8.54. Over the past decade, Vitesse Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.98 to 13.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Vitesse Energy ranks #92 out of 503 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 18.3%.
Is Vitesse Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Vitesse Energy's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.49 is 46% above median its 10-year median of 8.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.98 to a high of 13.74. The Oil & Gas industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.17. Vitesse Energy's value of 12.49 is 141.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vitesse Energy ranks #92 out of 503 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to TXO and GFR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Vitesse Energy ranks #92 out of 503 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Vitesse Energy in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.17. Vitesse Energy's value of 12.49 is 141.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Vitesse Energy's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.98 to 13.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.54 vs. the industry median of 5.17, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Oil & Gas companies is 5.17, based on 503 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vitesse Energy's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.49 is 141.6% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Vitesse Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vitesse Energy's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.49, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 8.54. 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 $21.49, compared to a current price of $16.00 — trading 25.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.49, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 8.54 and 141.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.17. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vitesse Energy (VTS), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.49 as of Jul. 09, 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 $16.00 is trading 25.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.49.
GuruFocus considers Vitesse Energy to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for VTS:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 12.49 (46% above median its 10-year median of 8.54)
GF Value™: $21.49 vs. price of $16.00 (25.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 141.6% above the Oil & Gas median (#92 of 503)
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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