Vital Energy Inc. (VTLE) — Financial Flexibility Index

Latest as of September 2025: 0.19x

Vital Energy Inc. (VTLE) has a Financial Flexibility Index of 0.19x as of September 2025. Free cash flow of $557.41 Million (operating CF $286.55 Million minus capex $270.86 Million) represents 0% of total liabilities ($2.96 Billion). Also explore VTLE net asset momentum to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.

Financial Flexibility Index

0.19x
Free Cash Flow / Total Liabilities

Free Cash Flow

$557.41 Million
Operating CF − Capex

Total Liabilities

$2.96 Billion
USD

Capital Expenditures

$270.86 Million
USD

Vital Energy Inc. Financial Flexibility Index (2009–2024)

Historical Financial Flexibility Index trend for Vital Energy Inc. across 16 annual periods. Check VTLE strategic asset allocation to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.

Annual Financial Flexibility Index for Vital Energy Inc. (2009–2024)

Year-by-year free cash flow to debt coverage for Vital Energy Inc.. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see VTLE company net worth.

Year Flexibility Index Free Cash Flow (USD) Operating CF Total Liabilities YoY Change
2024 0.86x $2.74 Billion $1.00 Billion $3.18 Billion ▼ -11.2%
2023 0.97x $2.29 Billion $812.96 Million $2.36 Billion ▲ +10.7%
2022 0.88x $1.42 Billion $829.62 Million $1.62 Billion ▲ +5.9%
2021 0.83x $1.69 Billion $496.67 Million $2.04 Billion ▲ +56.6%
2020 0.53x $773.97 Million $383.39 Million $1.46 Billion ▼ -34.2%
2019 0.80x $1.14 Billion $475.07 Million $1.42 Billion ▼ -19.4%
2018 1.00x $1.24 Billion $537.80 Million $1.25 Billion ▲ +31.8%
2017 0.76x $951.83 Million $384.91 Million $1.26 Billion ▲ +41.9%
2016 0.53x $854.49 Million $356.30 Million $1.60 Billion ▼ -5.4%
2015 0.56x $948.55 Million $315.95 Million $1.68 Billion ▼ -27.8%
2014 0.78x $1.85 Billion $498.28 Million $2.37 Billion ▼ -4.6%
2013 0.82x $1.11 Billion $364.73 Million $1.35 Billion ▼ -4.8%
2012 0.86x $1.30 Billion $376.78 Million $1.51 Billion ▼ -28.9%
2011 1.21x $1.05 Billion $344.08 Million $867.64 Million ▲ +28.8%
2010 0.94x $617.68 Million $157.04 Million $657.06 Million ▼ -33.6%
2009 1.42x $476.37 Million $112.67 Million $336.24 Million
Financial Flexibility Index = (Operating CF − Capex) / Total Liabilities = Free Cash Flow / Total Liabilities