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
- VNOM had positive earnings in the past year.
- VNOM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years VNOM 4 years were profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years VNOM had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- VNOM has a worse Return On Assets (-0.54%) than 68.90% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of VNOM (-1.55%) is worse than 67.46% of its industry peers.
- VNOM's Return On Invested Capital of 4.11% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VNOM is outperformed by 60.77% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VNOM is significantly below the industry average of 23.05%.
- 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
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 46.81%, VNOM belongs to the best 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.
- VNOM has a Gross Margin of 93.26%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VNOM outperforms 96.65% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VNOM has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), VNOM 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.
- The debt/assets ratio for VNOM has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.52, we must say that VNOM is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- VNOM's Altman-Z score of 1.52 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VNOM outperforms 53.59% of its industry peers.
- 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 85.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49 indicates that VNOM is not too dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of VNOM (0.49) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.52 |
ROIC/WACC0.48
WACC8.48%
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.
- VNOM has a better Quick ratio (3.72) than 86.12% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 42.05% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue has grown by 62.14% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- The Revenue has been growing by 40.97% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, VNOM will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.74% on average per year.
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.
- The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. VNOM Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 28.81, which means the current valuation is very expensive for VNOM.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VNOM is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.23, VNOM is valued at the same level.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.83, the valuation of VNOM can be described as expensive.
- 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 (22.51), we can say VNOM is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.83 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VNOM is valued a bit more expensive than 61.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of VNOM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VNOM is cheaper than 66.51% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.19 |
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)0.69
EPS Next 2Y2.11%
EPS Next 3Y-11.74%
5. VNOM Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.56%, VNOM is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.29, 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 1.90.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.56% |
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.
- VNOM has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)29.76%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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
47.82
+0.36 (+0.76%)
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 Change1.55%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner Change0.04%
Market Cap17.10B
Revenue(TTM)1.40B
Net Income(TTM)-69.00M
Analysts83.2
Price Target51.72 (8.16%)
Short Float %9.57%
Short Ratio4.98
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.56% |
Yearly Dividend2.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)29.76%
DP-998.55%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.23%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)7.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-7.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.71%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.91%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.83 | ||
| P/S | 12.26 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.24 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.24 | ||
| P/B | 3.84 | ||
| P/tB | 3.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.19 |
EPS(TTM)1.66
EY3.47%
EPS(NY)1.37
Fwd EY2.87%
FCF(TTM)2.95
FCFY6.16%
OCF(TTM)2.95
OCFY6.16%
SpS3.9
BVpS12.44
TBVpS12.44
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.69
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 | 1.52 |
F-Score4
WACC8.48%
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
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 4 / 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 28.81 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.84.
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 -998.55%.