Vital Energy, Inc. (VTLE) P/E Ratio History
Historical price-to-earnings valuation from 2011 to 2024
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Valuation Context
How does the current P/E compare to historical and market benchmarks?
P/E Ratio Analysis
As of March 2, 2026, Vital Energy, Inc. (VTLE) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of -3.8x, with a stock price of $17.92 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $-34.77.
The current P/E is 194% below its 5-year average of 4.0x. Over the past five years, VTLE's P/E has ranged from a low of 0.9x to a high of 13.8x, placing the current valuation at the 0th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Energy sector median P/E of 16.8x, VTLE trades at a 123% discount to its sector peers. The sector includes 180 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 1.9x to 146.4x.
Relative to the broader market, VTLE trades at a notable discount to the S&P 500 median P/E of 26.2x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
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Peer Comparison
P/E metrics vs. U.S. shale oil focused producers peers
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
EOGEOG Resources, Inc. | $67B | 13.6 | - | -19% |
FANGDiamondback Energy, Inc. | $50B | 30.4 | - | -63% |
DVNDevon Energy Corporation | $27B | 10.4 | - | -8% |
OVVOvintiv Inc. | $13B | 10.6 | - | +14%Best |
MTDRMatador Resources Company | $6B | 8.4 | - | -15% |
CHRDChord Energy Corporation | $6B | 146.4 | - | -95% |
SMSM Energy Company | $3B | 4.1 | - | -15% |
CIVICivitas Resources, Inc. | $2B | 3.2Lowest | 0.15Best | -6% |
PRPermian Resources Corporation | $2B | 14.3 | - | -12% |
HPKHighPeak Energy, Inc. | $654M | 7.8 | - | -58% |
Peers sorted by market capitalization. P/E below peers may indicate undervaluation or lower growth expectations. Consider PEG ratio for growth-adjusted comparison.
Historical P/E Data
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Date | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 Q3 | Mon Sep 30 2024 00:00:00 GM | $26.90 | $14.28 | 1.9x | -91% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Sun Jun 30 2024 00:00:00 GM | $44.82 | $8.81 | 5.1x | -76% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Sun Mar 31 2024 00:00:00 GM | $52.54 | $24.13 | 2.2x | -90% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Sun Dec 31 2023 00:00:00 GM | $45.49 | $32.89 | 1.4x | -93% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Sat Sep 30 2023 00:00:00 GM | $55.42 | $30.58 | 1.8x | -91% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Fri Jun 30 2023 00:00:00 GM | $45.15 | $50.40 | 0.9x | -96% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Fri Mar 31 2023 00:00:00 GM | $45.54 | $49.51 | 0.9x | -96% |
| FY2022 Q4 | Sat Dec 31 2022 00:00:00 GM | $51.42 | $37.44 | 1.4x | -94% |
| FY2022 Q3 | Fri Sep 30 2022 00:00:00 GM | $62.85 | $43.15 | 1.5x | -93% |
| FY2022 Q2 | $68.94 | $31.63 | 2.2x | -90% | |
| FY2022 Q1 | $79.14 | $5.75 | 13.8x | -35% | |
| FY2021 Q4 | Fri Dec 31 2021 00:00:00 GM | $60.13 | $4.60 | 13.1x | -38% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 21.2x
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Is VTLE stock overvalued or undervalued?
VTLE trades at -3.8x P/E, below its 5-year average of 4.0x. At the N/A percentile of historical range, the stock is priced at a discount to its own history.
How does VTLE's valuation compare to peers?
Vital Energy, Inc. P/E of -3.8x compares to sector median of 16.8x. The discount suggests lower growth expectations or higher risk.
What is VTLE's PEG ratio?
VTLE PEG ratio is N/A. Above 2.0 indicates premium valuation relative to growth rate. Historical P/E data spans 2011-2024.