Vital Energy Inc. is a junior oil and gas company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of crude oil and natural gas reserves across Western Canada. The firm's flagship asset is the Gull Lake project in Saskatchewan, where it holds a 50% working interest in nine wells that extract crude oil from the Roseray, Cantuar, and Upper Shaunavon formations. Furthermore, Vital Energy possesses full ownership of the Pennant project, which encompasses 14 contiguous land sections in southwest Saskatchewan, and also operates the Baxter Lake project located in eastern Alberta. The company's corporate headquarters are situated in Calgary, Canada.
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+25.5% YoY
YoY Growth Rate
Revenue accelerating
>+1,000% YoY
YoY Growth Rate
EPS growth accelerating
C$0/ year
0.0% of revenue
Below sector average (1%)
Research and development spending
Cash flow positive
C$8M cash & investments
Quarterly Free Cash Flow
↑ Burn rate improving
Company generates more cash than it spends — no dilution risk from fundraising
Vital Energy grew revenue 25% year-over-year and the growth rate is speeding up. That's the kind of momentum growth investors look for — the question is whether margins can follow.
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The share count has stayed roughly flat over this period — little dilution or buyback activity.
Diluted shares outstanding: 82.2M (2021) → 82.7M (2025)
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ROIC between 5% and 15%. They earn 5 to 15 cents back per year on every dollar invested.
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Earnings per share down more than 10%. Either a bad year, or a real decline.
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Free cash flow is negative. They are burning cash, not generating it.
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Interest coverage between 1 and 3. Profits cover interest, but with little room to spare.
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