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.
- VNOM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- VNOM had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years VNOM had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- VNOM has a Return On Assets of -0.54%. This is in the lower half of the industry: VNOM underperforms 68.90% of its industry peers.
- VNOM has a Return On Equity of -1.55%. This is in the lower half of the industry: VNOM underperforms 67.46% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.11%, VNOM is doing worse than 60.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- VNOM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.43%. This is significantly below the industry average of 23.05%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (4.11%) for VNOM is well below the 3 year average (8.43%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that VNOM had better years and this may not be a problem.
| 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
- VNOM has a better Operating Margin (46.81%) than 92.34% of its industry peers.
- VNOM's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 93.26%, VNOM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VNOM is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for VNOM has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, VNOM has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for VNOM has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- VNOM has an Altman-Z score of 1.53. This is a bad value and indicates that VNOM is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.53, VNOM is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.07% 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 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.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.49, VNOM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.72% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.53 |
ROIC/WACC0.48
WACC8.58%
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.
- The Quick ratio of VNOM (3.72) is better 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
- VNOM shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -18.23%.
- VNOM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 42.05% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 62.14% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, VNOM will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -10.02% on average per year.
- 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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 28.83, which means the current valuation is very expensive for VNOM.
- VNOM's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VNOM to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.88), we can say VNOM is valued inline with the index average.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 34.85, which means the current valuation is very expensive for VNOM.
- VNOM's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- VNOM is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.85 |
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 60.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VNOM is valued a bit cheaper than 66.99% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.29 |
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
- The dividend of VNOM is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 29.76%!
- VNOM has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
47.85
+0.03 (+0.06%)
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 Cap17.11B
Revenue(TTM)1.40B
Net Income(TTM)-69.00M
Analysts83.2
Price Target54.18 (13.23%)
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 | 28.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.85 | ||
| P/S | 12.26 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.25 | ||
| P/B | 3.85 | ||
| P/tB | 3.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.29 |
EPS(TTM)1.66
EY3.47%
EPS(NY)1.37
Fwd EY2.87%
FCF(TTM)2.95
FCFY6.15%
OCF(TTM)2.95
OCFY6.15%
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 | 1.53 |
F-Score4
WACC8.58%
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 28.83 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.85.
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%.