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VTS

Vitesse Energy Inc

NYSE: VTS · ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P

$18.76
-0.69% today

Updated 2026-04-30

Market cap
$779.19M
P/E ratio
29.19
P/S ratio
3.11x
EPS (TTM)
$0.64
Dividend yield
12.30%
52W range
$17 – $25
Volume
0.6M

Vitesse Energy Inc (VTS) Stock Valuation Analysis

Fair value estimate, historical valuation range, and quality signals for VTS.

WallStSmart Verdict
Overvalued

Current price exceeds what fundamentals support. Risk/reward skewed unfavorably.

Smart Value Score: 47 / 100
P/E (TTM)
29.2x
vs 5Y median of 28.6x
PEG
Margin of Safety
-29.81%
Fair value $16.57 vs $18.76
EV / EBITDA
5.2x

VTS historical valuation range

Where current P/E sits in VTS's own 5Y range.

NOW
16.4x
5Y Low
27.9x
25th
28.6x
Median
30.6x
75th
47.4x
5Y High
VTS is trading more expensive than 71% of the last 5Y.
71th percentile · Above median

VTS intrinsic value (DCF)

DCF-based fair value estimate vs current market price.

Current price
$18.76
Market value
Intrinsic value
$16.57
DCF estimate
Margin of safety
-29.81%
-11.7% upside to fair value

Intrinsic value calculated using discounted cash flow (DCF) model based on projected free cash flows, discount rate, and terminal growth assumptions. A positive margin of safety indicates the current price is below estimated fair value, providing a cushion against estimation error.

VTS valuation signals

Quick-read green flags, caution flags, and risks based on current metrics.

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P/E in mid-range
P/E sits at the 71th percentile of the 5Y range. Neither cheap nor rich historically.
Premium to fair value
Price exceeds DCF intrinsic value by 29.8%. Limited downside protection.
Weak financial quality
Piotroski F-Score of 3/9 suggests deteriorating fundamentals. Valuation requires closer scrutiny.

P/E Ratio — History

Current: 29.19x

P/S Ratio — History

Current: 3.11x

Is VTS overvalued in 2026?

Vitesse Energy Inc (VTS) currently trades at $18.76 per share with a market capitalization of $779,188,000.00. Based on our multi-factor framework, the stock appears richly valued with a Smart Value Score of 47/100. This score blends growth quality, financial health, and price attractiveness into a single institutional-grade read.

The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 29.2x, above its 5-year median of 28.6x.

Looking at its own history, VTS is currently trading more expensive than 71% of the last 5Y on P/E. This places it in the 71th percentile of its historical range, a reasonable but unremarkable position.

Our discounted cash flow model estimates VTS's intrinsic value at $16.57 per share, against the current market price of $18.76. This implies a premium to fair value of -29.81%. The current price sits well above what projected cash flows justify, implying investors are paying for growth that has not yet materialized.

Financial quality is a concern. The Piotroski F-Score of 3/9 flags weakening fundamentals that deserve closer scrutiny before the valuation case can be fully trusted.

Bottom line: VTS appears richly valued on our framework, with a Smart Value Score of 47/100. At current levels the risk/reward is skewed against the buyer. A materially lower price or significant operational improvement would be needed to change the picture.

Frequently asked questions

Is VTS overvalued in 2026?

Based on a Smart Value Score of 47/100, VTS appears overvalued. Current price exceeds what fundamentals currently justify.

What is VTS's fair value?

Our DCF model estimates VTS's intrinsic value at $16.57 per share, versus the current price of $18.76. This produces a margin of safety of -29.81%.

What P/E ratio does VTS trade at?

VTS trades at a P/E of 29.2x on trailing twelve-month earnings, compared to its 5-year median of 28.6x.

Is VTS a buy based on valuation?

WallStSmart does not issue buy or sell recommendations. Our Smart Value Score of 47/100 reflects the combined read on growth, quality, and price. The profile skews cautious. Consider waiting for a better price or clearer operational improvement.

How does VTS's valuation compare to its history?

On P/E, VTS currently sits in the 71th percentile of its own 5Y range. That is above its long-run median relative to where it has traded over the period.

What is VTS's Smart Value Score?

VTS's Smart Value Score is 47/100. The Smart Value Score is a proprietary WallStSmart metric blending growth quality, financial health, and valuation attractiveness into a single 0-100 read. Scores above 75 are rare and indicate strong multi-factor alignment.