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). Explore VTLE capital reinvestment ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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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. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see Vital Energy Inc. cash flow conversion.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Vital Energy Inc. (2008–2024)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Vital Energy Inc.. Check Vital Energy Inc. (VTLE) total reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| 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 | — |