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 cash and liquid assets coverage to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
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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. For the complete balance sheet picture, see Vital Energy Inc. balance sheet assets.
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. Check Vital Energy Inc. liquidity resilience to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
| 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 | — |