Vital Energy Inc. (VTLE) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Vital Energy Inc. (VTLE) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 1.00x as of September 2025. Free cash flow of $286.55 Million represents 1% of operating cash flow ($286.55 Million). Read VTLE total liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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Vital Energy Inc. Free Cash Flow Generation Index (2008–2024)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Vital Energy Inc. across 17 annual periods. Explore how much does Vital Energy Inc. reinvest in capital to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Vital Energy Inc. (2008–2024)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Vital Energy Inc.. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see how much is Vital Energy Inc. worth.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -0.74x | $-738.36 Million | $1.00 Billion | $1.74 Billion | ▲ +10.2% |
| 2023 | -0.82x | $-667.97 Million | $812.96 Million | $1.48 Billion | ▼ -380.6% |
| 2022 | 0.29x | $242.90 Million | $829.62 Million | $586.72 Million | ▲ +121.0% |
| 2021 | -1.40x | $-693.88 Million | $496.67 Million | $1.19 Billion | ▼ -7354.7% |
| 2020 | -0.02x | $-7.18 Million | $383.39 Million | $390.57 Million | ▲ +95.4% |
| 2019 | -0.41x | $-193.54 Million | $475.07 Million | $668.61 Million | ▼ -30.9% |
| 2018 | -0.31x | $-167.41 Million | $537.80 Million | $705.21 Million | ▲ +34.2% |
| 2017 | -0.47x | $-182.00 Million | $384.91 Million | $566.91 Million | ▼ -18.7% |
| 2016 | -0.40x | $-141.90 Million | $356.30 Million | $498.19 Million | ▲ +60.3% |
| 2015 | -1.00x | $-316.65 Million | $315.95 Million | $632.60 Million | ▲ +41.6% |
| 2014 | -1.72x | $-855.27 Million | $498.28 Million | $1.35 Billion | ▼ -65.5% |
| 2013 | -1.04x | $-378.29 Million | $364.73 Million | $743.01 Million | ▲ +28.1% |
| 2012 | -1.44x | $-543.53 Million | $376.78 Million | $920.31 Million | ▼ -36.8% |
| 2011 | -1.05x | $-362.77 Million | $344.08 Million | $706.84 Million | ▲ +45.5% |
| 2010 | -1.93x | $-303.59 Million | $157.04 Million | $460.64 Million | ▲ +13.2% |
| 2009 | -2.23x | $-251.03 Million | $112.67 Million | $363.70 Million | ▲ +87.8% |
| 2008 | -18.29x | $-463.39 Million | $25.33 Million | $488.72 Million | — |