42.89 USD
+0.7 (+1.66%)
At close: Feb 6, 2026
42.7 USD
-0.19 (-0.44%)
After Hours: 2/6/2026, 8:10:43 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to VNOM. VNOM was compared to 206 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 expensive, but it does show an excellent growth.
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.
- VNOM had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.79%, VNOM is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- VNOM has a Return On Equity (5.30%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- VNOM has a worse Return On Invested Capital (3.84%) than 64.08% 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 22.02%.
- 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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 20.59%, VNOM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.70% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 93.20% of the companies in the same industry.
- VNOM's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- VNOM has a better Gross Margin (93.17%) than 97.09% of its industry peers.
- VNOM's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
- VNOM has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.29, we must say that VNOM is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.29, VNOM is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 22.66, VNOM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.66% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49 indicates that VNOM is not too dependend on debt financing.
- VNOM has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.49. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VNOM outperforms 48.06% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 22.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.29 |
ROIC/WACC0.44
WACC8.63%
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.
- The Current ratio of VNOM (1.88) is better than 72.82% 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 77.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for VNOM have decreased strongly by -23.14% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 20.17% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- 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
- VNOM is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -5.24% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 21.57% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y-17%
EPS Next 2Y-20.52%
EPS Next 3Y-5.24%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year62.38%
Revenue Next 2Y40.48%
Revenue Next 3Y31.55%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.37, VNOM is valued on the expensive side.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as VNOM.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.93, VNOM is valued at the same level.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 33.44, which means the current valuation is very expensive for VNOM.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as VNOM.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.77, VNOM is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.44 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VNOM indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: VNOM is more expensive than 66.02% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- VNOM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 133.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.66 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- VNOM has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as VNOM's earnings are expected to decrease with -5.24% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.21
EPS Next 2Y-20.52%
EPS Next 3Y-5.24%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- VNOM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.56%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.64, VNOM pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, VNOM pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.56% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of VNOM is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.80%!
- VNOM has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- The dividend of VNOM decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.8%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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-20.52%
EPS Next 3Y-5.24%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23
Inst Owners97.98%
Inst Owner Change1.08%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner Change-0.01%
Market Cap15.42B
Revenue(TTM)1.19B
Net Income(TTM)244.78M
Analysts83.2
Price Target51.72 (20.59%)
Short Float %5.89%
Short Ratio4.98
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.56% |
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)0.52%
PT rev (3m)-1.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.55%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.64%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.52%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.7%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.44 | ||
| P/S | 12.97 | ||
| P/FCF | 133.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.99 | ||
| P/B | 3.34 | ||
| P/tB | 3.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.66 |
EPS(TTM)1.76
EY4.1%
EPS(NY)1.28
Fwd EY2.99%
FCF(TTM)0.32
FCFY0.75%
OCF(TTM)2.26
OCFY5.27%
SpS3.31
BVpS12.85
TBVpS12.85
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.21
Graham Number22.56
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.29 |
F-Score5
WACC8.63%
ROIC/WACC0.44
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-17%
EPS Next 2Y-20.52%
EPS Next 3Y-5.24%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)42.12%
Revenue growth 3Y19.44%
Revenue growth 5Y23.6%
Sales Q2Q%99.44%
Revenue Next Year62.38%
Revenue Next 2Y40.48%
Revenue Next 3Y31.55%
Revenue Next 5Y21.57%
EBIT growth 1Y13.48%
EBIT growth 3Y16.14%
EBIT growth 5Y23.96%
EBIT Next Year117.75%
EBIT Next 3Y46.46%
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 24.37 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.34.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for VNOM stock?
The dividend rating of VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A (VNOM) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 250.14%.