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

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

37.28 USD
+0.34 (+0.92%)
Last: 1/20/2026, 8:26:58 PM
37.4687 USD
+0.19 (+0.51%)
After Hours: 1/20/2026, 8:26:58 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

VNOM gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 207 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. VNOM has an average financial health and profitability rating. 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

  • In the past year VNOM was profitable.
  • In the past year VNOM had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • VNOM had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • VNOM had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • VNOM's Return On Assets of 1.79% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VNOM outperforms 41.55% of its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Equity value of 5.30%, VNOM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.96% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VNOM's Return On Invested Capital of 3.84% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VNOM is outperformed by 64.25% of its industry peers.
  • VNOM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.30%. This is significantly below the industry average of 21.94%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (13.30%) for VNOM is well above the current ROIC(3.84%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

  • VNOM's Profit Margin of 20.59% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VNOM outperforms 77.29% of its industry peers.
  • VNOM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 54.04%, VNOM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.24% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VNOM's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • VNOM's Gross Margin of 93.17% is amongst the best of the industry. VNOM outperforms 97.10% of its industry peers.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), VNOM is creating some value.
  • There is no outstanding debt for VNOM. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
VNOM Yearly Shares OutstandingVNOM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

  • VNOM has an Altman-Z score of 1.15. This is a bad value and indicates that VNOM is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • VNOM has a Altman-Z score of 1.15. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VNOM outperforms 47.83% of its industry peers.
  • VNOM has a debt to FCF ratio of 22.66. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as VNOM would need 22.66 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of VNOM (22.66) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • VNOM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.49, VNOM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.83% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.49
Debt/FCF 22.66
Altman-Z 1.15
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC8.62%
VNOM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVNOM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 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.
  • VNOM's Current ratio of 1.88 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VNOM outperforms 72.95% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.88 indicates that VNOM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.88, VNOM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.29% of the companies in the same industry.
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 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%.
  • VNOM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 20.17% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, VNOM shows a very strong growth in Revenue. 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 decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -0.77% 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-14.75%
EPS Next 2Y-11.09%
EPS Next 3Y-0.77%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year64.33%
Revenue Next 2Y44.35%
Revenue Next 3Y33.57%
Revenue Next 5Y21.57%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
  • 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 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 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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.18, the valuation of VNOM can be described as rather expensive.
  • VNOM's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.94, VNOM is valued a bit cheaper.
  • VNOM is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.23.
  • VNOM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.94, VNOM is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.18
Fwd PE 23.23
VNOM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVNOM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VNOM is valued a bit more expensive than 66.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as VNOM.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 115.87
EV/EBITDA 14.68
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)1.05
EPS Next 2Y-11.09%
EPS Next 3Y-0.77%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • VNOM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.54%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • VNOM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.75.
  • VNOM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.54%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of VNOM grows each year by 8.80%, which is quite nice.
  • VNOM has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • The dividend of VNOM decreased 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 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.
  • VNOM's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP250.14%
EPS Next 2Y-11.09%
EPS Next 3Y-0.77%
VNOM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendVNOM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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 (1/20/2026, 8:26:58 PM)

After market: 37.4687 +0.19 (+0.51%)

37.28

+0.34 (+0.92%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-03
Earnings (Next)02-23
Inst Owners97.98%
Inst Owner Change0.75%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner Change-0.01%
Market Cap13.40B
Revenue(TTM)1.19B
Net Income(TTM)244.78M
Analysts83.2
Price Target51.34 (37.71%)
Short Float %5.84%
Short Ratio5.62
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.54%
Yearly Dividend2.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.8%
DP250.14%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
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)-0.44%
PT rev (3m)-5.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.75%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)7.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)11.87%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.14%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.18
Fwd PE 23.23
P/S 11.27
P/FCF 115.87
P/OCF 16.51
P/B 2.9
P/tB 2.9
EV/EBITDA 14.68
EPS(TTM)1.76
EY4.72%
EPS(NY)1.6
Fwd EY4.3%
FCF(TTM)0.32
FCFY0.86%
OCF(TTM)2.26
OCFY6.06%
SpS3.31
BVpS12.85
TBVpS12.85
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.05
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 1.15
F-Score5
WACC8.62%
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-14.75%
EPS Next 2Y-11.09%
EPS Next 3Y-0.77%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)42.12%
Revenue growth 3Y19.44%
Revenue growth 5Y23.6%
Sales Q2Q%99.44%
Revenue Next Year64.33%
Revenue Next 2Y44.35%
Revenue Next 3Y33.57%
Revenue Next 5Y21.57%
EBIT growth 1Y13.48%
EBIT growth 3Y16.14%
EBIT growth 5Y23.96%
EBIT Next Year119.75%
EBIT Next 3Y46.69%
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.


What is the valuation status of VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A (VNOM) stock?

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


What is the profitability of VNOM stock?

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


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for VNOM stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A (VNOM) is 21.18 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.9.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for VNOM stock?

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