VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A (VNOM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:VNOM • US64361Q1013
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This VNOM fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. VNOM Profitability Analysis
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 each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of VNOM (-0.54%) is worse than 67.94% of its industry peers.
- VNOM has a Return On Equity of -1.55%. This is in the lower half of the industry: VNOM underperforms 66.51% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.11%, VNOM is doing worse than 60.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VNOM is significantly below the industry average of 23.10%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (8.43%) for VNOM is well above the current ROIC(4.11%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.54% | ||
| ROE | -1.55% | ||
| ROIC | 4.11% |
ROA(3y)3.85%
ROA(5y)3.73%
ROE(3y)13.14%
ROE(5y)13.7%
ROIC(3y)8.43%
ROIC(5y)10.67%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 46.81%, VNOM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.34% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VNOM has declined.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 93.26%, VNOM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- VNOM's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 46.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 93.26% |
OM growth 3Y-16.93%
OM growth 5Y-1.57%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.08%
GM growth 5Y0.25%
2. VNOM Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- VNOM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- VNOM has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- VNOM has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- VNOM has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- VNOM has an Altman-Z score of 1.49. This is a bad value and indicates that VNOM is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 1.49, VNOM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- VNOM has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.08. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as VNOM would need 2.08 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.08, VNOM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- VNOM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.49, VNOM is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.72% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.49 |
ROIC/WACC0.48
WACC8.49%
2.3 Liquidity
- VNOM has a Current Ratio of 3.72. This indicates that VNOM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.72, VNOM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- VNOM has a Quick Ratio of 3.72. This indicates that VNOM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 3.72, VNOM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.12% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.72 |
3. VNOM Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for VNOM have decreased strongly by -18.23% in the last year.
- VNOM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 42.05% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, VNOM shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 62.14%.
- Measured over the past years, VNOM shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 40.97% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.23%
EPS 3Y-4.73%
EPS 5Y42.05%
EPS Q2Q%-24.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)62.14%
Revenue growth 3Y17.2%
Revenue growth 5Y40.97%
Sales Q2Q%90.21%
3.2 Future
- VNOM is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -10.02% yearly.
- VNOM is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.74% yearly.
EPS Next Y-17.29%
EPS Next 2Y2.11%
EPS Next 3Y-11.74%
EPS Next 5Y-10.02%
Revenue Next Year20.95%
Revenue Next 2Y17.93%
Revenue Next 3Y13.7%
Revenue Next 5Y11.74%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. VNOM Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- VNOM is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.90.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as VNOM.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VNOM to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.21), we can say VNOM is valued inline with the index average.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 33.73, which means the current valuation is very expensive for VNOM.
- VNOM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VNOM to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.13), we can say VNOM is valued slightly more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VNOM is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of VNOM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VNOM is cheaper than 66.99% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- VNOM's earnings are expected to decrease with -11.74% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.66
EPS Next 2Y2.11%
EPS Next 3Y-11.74%
5. VNOM Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.60%, VNOM is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.16, VNOM pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- VNOM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.6% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of VNOM grows each year by 29.76%, which is quite nice.
- VNOM has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)29.76%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- The earnings of VNOM are negative and hence is the payout ratio. VNOM will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-998.55%
EPS Next 2Y2.11%
EPS Next 3Y-11.74%
VNOM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
46.31
-0.16 (-0.34%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners96.39%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner Change0.1%
Market Cap16.56B
Revenue(TTM)1.40B
Net Income(TTM)-69.00M
Analysts83.08
Price Target54.18 (16.99%)
Short Float %7.7%
Short Ratio3.68
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.6% |
Yearly Dividend2.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)29.76%
DP-998.55%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-05 2026-03-05 (0.14)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.7%
Min EPS beat(2)0.59%
Max EPS beat(2)8.81%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)10.99%
Min EPS beat(4)0.59%
Max EPS beat(4)21.94%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)7.49%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)18.96%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)11.86%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.24%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.61%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.09%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.61%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.09%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.27%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.38%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.67%
PT rev (1m)4.76%
PT rev (3m)5.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)18.88%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.61%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.73 | ||
| P/S | 11.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.72 | ||
| P/B | 3.72 | ||
| P/tB | 3.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.91 |
EPS(TTM)1.66
EY3.58%
EPS(NY)1.37
Fwd EY2.96%
FCF(TTM)2.95
FCFY6.36%
OCF(TTM)2.95
OCFY6.36%
SpS3.9
BVpS12.44
TBVpS12.44
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.66
Graham Number21.56
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.54% | ||
| ROE | -1.55% | ||
| ROCE | 5.2% | ||
| ROIC | 4.11% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.11% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.11% | ||
| OM | 46.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 93.26% | ||
| FCFM | 75.48% |
ROA(3y)3.85%
ROA(5y)3.73%
ROE(3y)13.14%
ROE(5y)13.7%
ROIC(3y)8.43%
ROIC(5y)10.67%
ROICexc(3y)8.48%
ROICexc(5y)10.74%
ROICexgc(3y)8.48%
ROICexgc(5y)10.74%
ROCE(3y)10.67%
ROCE(5y)13.5%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-40.39%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.35%
ROICexc growth 3Y-40.39%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.35%
OM growth 3Y-16.93%
OM growth 5Y-1.57%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.08%
GM growth 5Y0.25%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.11
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.08 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.73 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.33 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.57% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.49 |
F-Score4
WACC8.49%
ROIC/WACC0.48
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)-18.23%
EPS 3Y-4.73%
EPS 5Y42.05%
EPS Q2Q%-24.39%
EPS Next Y-17.29%
EPS Next 2Y2.11%
EPS Next 3Y-11.74%
EPS Next 5Y-10.02%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)62.14%
Revenue growth 3Y17.2%
Revenue growth 5Y40.97%
Sales Q2Q%90.21%
Revenue Next Year20.95%
Revenue Next 2Y17.93%
Revenue Next 3Y13.7%
Revenue Next 5Y11.74%
EBIT growth 1Y15.29%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.64%
EBIT growth 5Y38.76%
EBIT Next Year427.08%
EBIT Next 3Y83.57%
EBIT Next 5Y49.3%
FCF growth 1Y1474.06%
FCF growth 3Y14.59%
FCF growth 5Y39.88%
OCF growth 1Y69.95%
OCF growth 3Y14.59%
OCF growth 5Y39.88%
VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A / VNOM Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to VNOM.
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VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A (VNOM) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
How financially healthy is VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A?
The financial health rating of VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A (VNOM) is 6 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A (VNOM) stock?
The dividend rating of VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A (VNOM) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -998.55%.