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.
- Of the past 5 years VNOM 4 years were profitable.
- In the past 5 years VNOM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- VNOM has a worse Return On Assets (-0.54%) than 68.42% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -1.55%, VNOM is doing worse than 66.99% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of VNOM (4.11%) is worse than 61.24% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VNOM is significantly below the industry average of 22.52%.
- 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
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 46.81%, VNOM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VNOM has declined.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 93.26%, VNOM belongs to the top 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for VNOM has been increased compared to 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 1.56, we must say that VNOM is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- VNOM has a Altman-Z score (1.56) which is comparable to the rest of the 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.
- VNOM's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.08 is amongst the best of the industry. VNOM outperforms 85.65% of its industry peers.
- VNOM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- VNOM's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.49 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VNOM outperforms 49.28% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.56 |
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.
- A Quick Ratio of 3.72 indicates that VNOM has no problem at all paying 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.
- 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, VNOM will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -14.35% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.86% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y7.15%
EPS Next 2Y15%
EPS Next 3Y11.77%
EPS Next 5Y-14.35%
Revenue Next Year33.47%
Revenue Next 2Y17.78%
Revenue Next 3Y15.99%
Revenue Next 5Y9.86%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. VNOM Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.45, VNOM can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as VNOM.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.54. VNOM is around the same levels.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.48, the valuation of VNOM can be described as expensive.
- VNOM's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- VNOM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 21.68.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- VNOM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. VNOM is more expensive than 62.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VNOM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.66 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates VNOM does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)4.12
PEG (5Y)0.7
EPS Next 2Y15%
EPS Next 3Y11.77%
5. VNOM Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- VNOM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.61%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.21, VNOM pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, VNOM pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.61% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of VNOM is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 29.76%!
- 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 2Y15%
EPS Next 3Y11.77%
VNOM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
48.88
+1.04 (+2.17%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Industry Strength83.85
Industry Growth72.67
Earnings (Last)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners96.41%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner Change0.1%
Market Cap17.55B
Revenue(TTM)1.40B
Net Income(TTM)-69.00M
Analysts83.08
Price Target56.16 (14.89%)
Short Float %4.16%
Short Ratio2.33
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.61% |
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)8.58%
PT rev (3m)9.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)24.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)19.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)29.55%
EPS NY rev (3m)17.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)9.53%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)10.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)8.89%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.48 | ||
| P/S | 12.58 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.67 | ||
| P/B | 3.95 | ||
| P/tB | 3.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.66 |
EPS(TTM)1.66
EY3.4%
EPS(NY)1.78
Fwd EY3.64%
FCF(TTM)2.93
FCFY6%
OCF(TTM)2.93
OCFY6%
SpS3.88
BVpS12.39
TBVpS12.39
PEG (NY)4.12
PEG (5Y)0.7
Graham Number21.5093 (-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 | 1.56 |
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 Y7.15%
EPS Next 2Y15%
EPS Next 3Y11.77%
EPS Next 5Y-14.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)62.14%
Revenue growth 3Y17.2%
Revenue growth 5Y40.97%
Sales Q2Q%90.21%
Revenue Next Year33.47%
Revenue Next 2Y17.78%
Revenue Next 3Y15.99%
Revenue Next 5Y9.86%
EBIT growth 1Y15.29%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.64%
EBIT growth 5Y38.76%
EBIT Next Year492.59%
EBIT Next 3Y87.9%
EBIT Next 5Y46.75%
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.
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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%.