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VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A (VNOM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:VNOM - US64361Q1013 - Common Stock

37.91 USD
-0.32 (-0.84%)
Last: 12/19/2025, 8:20:44 PM
37.6213 USD
-0.29 (-0.76%)
After Hours: 12/19/2025, 8:20:44 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, VNOM scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VNOM was compared to 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of VNOM get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. VNOM is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

VNOM had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year VNOM had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years VNOM 4 years were profitable.
Of the past 5 years VNOM 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
VNOM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVNOM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

VNOM has a Return On Assets (1.79%) which is in line with its industry peers.
VNOM has a Return On Equity (5.30%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.84%, VNOM is not doing good in the industry: 64.93% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VNOM is significantly below the industry average of 21.09%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.84%) for VNOM is well below the 3 year average (13.30%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that VNOM had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.79%
ROE 5.3%
ROIC 3.84%
ROA(3y)5.77%
ROA(5y)2.28%
ROE(3y)20.97%
ROE(5y)7.95%
ROIC(3y)13.3%
ROIC(5y)10.68%
VNOM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVNOM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of VNOM (20.59%) is better than 77.25% of its industry peers.
VNOM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 54.04%, VNOM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.89% of the companies in the same industry.
VNOM's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 93.17%, VNOM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.16% of the companies in the same industry.
VNOM's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 54.04%
PM (TTM) 20.59%
GM 93.17%
OM growth 3Y-2.77%
OM growth 5Y0.3%
PM growth 3Y53.76%
PM growth 5Y21.85%
GM growth 3Y-0.23%
GM growth 5Y-0.14%
VNOM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVNOM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

VNOM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
VNOM has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
VNOM Yearly Shares OutstandingVNOM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
VNOM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVNOM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

VNOM has an Altman-Z score of 1.17. This is a bad value and indicates that VNOM is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
VNOM's Altman-Z score of 1.17 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VNOM outperforms 48.82% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VNOM is 22.66, which is on the high side as it means it would take VNOM, 22.66 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 22.66, VNOM is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.02% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49 indicates that VNOM is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.49, VNOM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.87% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.49
Debt/FCF 22.66
Altman-Z 1.17
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC8.55%
VNOM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVNOM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

VNOM has a Current Ratio of 1.88. This is a normal value and indicates that VNOM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.88, VNOM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.41% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.88 indicates that VNOM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
VNOM has a better Quick ratio (1.88) than 78.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.88
Quick Ratio 1.88
VNOM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVNOM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

VNOM shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -23.14%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 20.17% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
VNOM shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 42.12%.
Measured over the past years, VNOM shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 23.60% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-23.14%
EPS 3Y51.83%
EPS 5Y20.17%
EPS Q2Q%-18.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)42.12%
Revenue growth 3Y19.44%
Revenue growth 5Y23.6%
Sales Q2Q%99.44%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, VNOM will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.35% on average per year.
VNOM is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 21.57% yearly.
EPS Next Y-20.69%
EPS Next 2Y-12.3%
EPS Next 3Y1.35%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year46.9%
Revenue Next 2Y36.68%
Revenue Next 3Y27.91%
Revenue Next 5Y21.57%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
VNOM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVNOM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
VNOM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVNOM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 21.54, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of VNOM.
VNOM's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
VNOM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.39.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.28 indicates a rather expensive valuation of VNOM.
VNOM's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VNOM to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.84), we can say VNOM is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.54
Fwd PE 24.28
VNOM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVNOM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VNOM is valued a bit more expensive than 66.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of VNOM is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 117.83
EV/EBITDA 15
VNOM Per share dataVNOM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of VNOM may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.07
EPS Next 2Y-12.3%
EPS Next 3Y1.35%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

VNOM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.27%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.95, VNOM has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, VNOM pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.27%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of VNOM grows each year by 8.80%, which is quite nice.
VNOM has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
VNOM has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.8%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
VNOM Yearly Dividends per shareVNOM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

VNOM pays out 250.14% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of VNOM is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP250.14%
EPS Next 2Y-12.3%
EPS Next 3Y1.35%
VNOM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendVNOM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M
VNOM Dividend Payout.VNOM Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.VNOM Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A

NASDAQ:VNOM (12/19/2025, 8:20:44 PM)

After market: 37.6213 -0.29 (-0.76%)

37.91

-0.32 (-0.84%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners97.9%
Inst Owner Change23.2%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner Change-0.01%
Market Cap13.63B
Revenue(TTM)1.19B
Net Income(TTM)244.78M
Analysts83.2
Price Target51.57 (36.03%)
Short Float %6.32%
Short Ratio6.86
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.27%
Yearly Dividend2.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.8%
DP250.14%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date11-13 2025-11-13 (0.25)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.71%
Min EPS beat(2)8.81%
Max EPS beat(2)12.62%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)8.4%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.78%
Max EPS beat(4)21.94%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)9.29%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)16.31%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)15.58%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.09%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.6%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.6%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.09%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.11%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.26%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)7.54%
PT rev (1m)-1.55%
PT rev (3m)-5.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.76%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-10.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-8.7%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.54
Fwd PE 24.28
P/S 11.47
P/FCF 117.83
P/OCF 16.79
P/B 2.95
P/tB 2.95
EV/EBITDA 15
EPS(TTM)1.76
EY4.64%
EPS(NY)1.56
Fwd EY4.12%
FCF(TTM)0.32
FCFY0.85%
OCF(TTM)2.26
OCFY5.96%
SpS3.31
BVpS12.85
TBVpS12.85
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.07
Graham Number22.56
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.79%
ROE 5.3%
ROCE 4.86%
ROIC 3.84%
ROICexc 3.86%
ROICexgc 3.86%
OM 54.04%
PM (TTM) 20.59%
GM 93.17%
FCFM 9.73%
ROA(3y)5.77%
ROA(5y)2.28%
ROE(3y)20.97%
ROE(5y)7.95%
ROIC(3y)13.3%
ROIC(5y)10.68%
ROICexc(3y)13.38%
ROICexc(5y)10.76%
ROICexgc(3y)13.38%
ROICexgc(5y)10.76%
ROCE(3y)16.83%
ROCE(5y)13.51%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2.33%
ROICexgc growth 5Y10.17%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.33%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.17%
OM growth 3Y-2.77%
OM growth 5Y0.3%
PM growth 3Y53.76%
PM growth 5Y21.85%
GM growth 3Y-0.23%
GM growth 5Y-0.14%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.09
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.49
Debt/FCF 22.66
Debt/EBITDA 2.08
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 8.16
Cash Conversion 75.18%
Profit Quality 47.25%
Current Ratio 1.88
Quick Ratio 1.88
Altman-Z 1.17
F-Score5
WACC8.55%
ROIC/WACC0.45
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-23.14%
EPS 3Y51.83%
EPS 5Y20.17%
EPS Q2Q%-18.37%
EPS Next Y-20.69%
EPS Next 2Y-12.3%
EPS Next 3Y1.35%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)42.12%
Revenue growth 3Y19.44%
Revenue growth 5Y23.6%
Sales Q2Q%99.44%
Revenue Next Year46.9%
Revenue Next 2Y36.68%
Revenue Next 3Y27.91%
Revenue Next 5Y21.57%
EBIT growth 1Y13.48%
EBIT growth 3Y16.14%
EBIT growth 5Y23.96%
EBIT Next Year112.1%
EBIT Next 3Y45.84%
EBIT Next 5Y28.75%
FCF growth 1Y-82.97%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y19.57%
OCF growth 3Y26.36%
OCF growth 5Y21.22%

VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A / VNOM FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A (VNOM) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to VNOM.


Can you provide the valuation status for VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A (VNOM). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A (VNOM) stock?

VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A (VNOM) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A (VNOM) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A (VNOM) is 21.54 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.95.


Is the dividend of VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A sustainable?

The dividend rating of VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A (VNOM) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 250.14%.