Vital Energy Inc. (VTLE) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Vital Energy Inc. (VTLE) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of -6.9% as of September 2025. Working capital of $-120.43 Million (current assets of $421.05 Million minus current liabilities of $541.48 Million) is measured against net assets of $1.76 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See VTLE financial flexibility score to measure the company's free cash flow as a share of total liabilities.
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Vital Energy Inc. Working Capital to Net Assets (2009–2024)
This chart shows how Vital Energy Inc.'s Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 16 annual periods from 2009 to 2024. As of September 2025, the ratio stands at -6.9%, reflecting working capital of $-120.43 Million against net assets of $1.76 Billion USD. See Vital Energy Inc. defensive interval ratio to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Vital Energy Inc. (2009–2024)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Vital Energy Inc. from 2009 to 2024, covering 16 annual filings. Each row shows current assets, current liabilities, working capital, net assets, the ratio, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. For live market cap and the full company profile, see how much is Vital Energy Inc. worth.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -5.0% | $-134.58 Million | $2.70 Billion | $466.56 Million | $601.14 Million | ▲ +3.1 pp |
| 2023 | -8.1% | $-224.67 Million | $2.79 Billion | $370.92 Million | $595.59 Million | ▲ +7.2 pp |
| 2022 | -15.3% | $-169.49 Million | $1.11 Billion | $245.79 Million | $415.28 Million | ▲ +41.4 pp |
| 2021 | -56.6% | $-291.06 Million | $513.78 Million | $235.86 Million | $526.91 Million | ▼ -341.1 pp |
| 2020 | 284.5% | $-61.01 Million | $-21.44 Million | $136.59 Million | $197.59 Million | ▲ +281.0 pp |
| 2019 | 3.5% | $29.58 Million | $841.87 Million | $200.48 Million | $170.90 Million | ▲ +4.2 pp |
| 2018 | -0.7% | $-7.71 Million | $1.17 Billion | $192.75 Million | $200.47 Million | ▲ +4.8 pp |
| 2017 | -5.5% | $-42.04 Million | $765.58 Million | $235.38 Million | $277.42 Million | ▲ +12.9 pp |
| 2016 | -18.4% | $-33.17 Million | $180.57 Million | $154.78 Million | $187.94 Million | ▼ -106.2 pp |
| 2015 | 87.8% | $115.42 Million | $131.45 Million | $332.23 Million | $216.81 Million | ▲ +91.6 pp |
| 2014 | -3.8% | $-59.77 Million | $1.56 Billion | $365.25 Million | $425.02 Million | ▼ -8.0 pp |
| 2013 | 4.2% | $53.64 Million | $1.27 Billion | $307.61 Million | $253.97 Million | ▲ +19.2 pp |
| 2012 | -15.0% | $-124.63 Million | $831.72 Million | $137.44 Million | $262.07 Million | ▼ -3.0 pp |
| 2011 | -12.0% | $-91.42 Million | $760.01 Million | $122.94 Million | $214.36 Million | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2010 | -12.1% | $-49.83 Million | $411.10 Million | $100.42 Million | $150.24 Million | ▼ -19.3 pp |
| 2009 | 7.1% | $20.63 Million | $289.11 Million | $99.89 Million | $79.27 Million | — |