Vermilion Energy (TSX:VET) Returned To Profit In Q2, Is It Still A Bargain?
Why Vermilion Energy’s Latest Earnings Matter For Investors
Vermilion Energy (TSX:VET) has moved back into the spotlight after reporting second quarter 2026 results that showed higher revenue and a shift from loss to profit compared with a year earlier.
See our latest analysis for Vermilion Energy.
The latest earnings release appears to have reset expectations around Vermilion Energy, with the share price at CA$15.27 after a 1 month share price return of 16.65% and a year to date share price return of 30.40%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 36.88% contrasts with a 3 year total shareholder return that is slightly below breakeven and a 5 year total shareholder return of 102.20%. Taken together, these figures suggest momentum has picked up again in the short term, even after a weaker 90 day share price return.
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Vermilion Energy now trades at a sizeable discount to both estimated intrinsic value and analyst targets despite the sharp recent bounce. Is that discount a warning that the market’s caution is justified, or an opportunity that is being mispriced?
Most Popular Narrative: 23.3% Undervalued
Against a last close of CA$15.27, the most followed Vermilion Energy narrative points to a fair value of CA$19.91, which implies meaningful upside in that framework.
Vermilion's discovery and development of German deep gas exploration wells, particularly with successful wells like Wisselshorst, are expected to more than double current European 2P gas reserves. This could significantly boost revenue and increase earnings over the coming years through higher production and premium European gas prices.
Want to see what is baked into that CA$19.91 figure? The narrative leans heavily on stronger margins, faster top line growth and a compressed future earnings multiple. The way those pieces fit together may surprise you.
Result: Fair Value of CA$19.91 (UNDERVALUED)
Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.
However, Vermilion Energy still faces key risks, including the challenge of integrating Westbrick smoothly and the possibility that high net debt limits flexibility if conditions turn less favourable.
Find out about the key risks to this Vermilion Energy narrative.
Next Steps
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