Vital Energy Inc. (VTLE) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Vital Energy Inc. (VTLE) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 154 days as of September 2025. Defensive assets of $227.75 Million (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $227.75 Million) cover 154 days of daily cash needs of $1.48 Million/day.
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Vital Energy Inc. Defensive Interval Ratio (2009–2024)
This chart shows how Vital Energy Inc.'s Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 16 annual periods from 2009 to 2024. As of September 2025, the ratio stands at 154 days, meaning defensive assets of $227.75 Million can fund 154 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see Vital Energy Inc. asset portfolio.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Vital Energy Inc. (2009–2024)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Vital Energy Inc. from 2009 to 2024, covering 16 annual filings. Each row shows defensive assets, daily cash need, the DIR in days, and the change in days compared to the prior year. See Vital Energy Inc. short-term liquidity ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 182 days | $299.70 Million | $1.65 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +36 days |
| 2023 | 146 days | $238.77 Million | $1.63 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +3 days |
| 2022 | 144 days | $163.37 Million | $1.14 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +38 days |
| 2021 | 105 days | $151.81 Million | $1.44 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -13 days |
| 2020 | 118 days | $63.98 Million | $541.36K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -64 days |
| 2019 | 182 days | $85.22 Million | $468.21K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +10 days |
| 2018 | 172 days | $94.32 Million | $549.22K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +39 days |
| 2017 | 132 days | $100.64 Million | $760.05K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -55 days |
| 2016 | 188 days | $96.75 Million | $514.92K/day | $- | $20.95 Million | ▼ -248 days |
| 2015 | 436 days | $259.04 Million | $594.01K/day | $- | $198.81 Million | ▲ +327 days |
| 2014 | 109 days | $126.93 Million | $1.16 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -2 days |
| 2013 | 111 days | $77.32 Million | $695.81K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -6 days |
| 2012 | 117 days | $83.84 Million | $717.99K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -9 days |
| 2011 | 126 days | $74.14 Million | $587.29K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +19 days |
| 2010 | 107 days | $43.94 Million | $411.62K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -219 days |
| 2009 | 325 days | $70.64 Million | $217.16K/day | $- | $- | — |