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VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A (VNOM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:VNOM - US64361Q1013 - Common Stock

36.17 USD
-0.11 (-0.3%)
Last: 11/25/2025, 8:17:23 PM
36.46 USD
+0.29 (+0.8%)
Pre-Market: 11/26/2025, 5:34:54 AM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to VNOM. VNOM was compared to 210 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

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.
VNOM had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
VNOM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVNOM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

VNOM has a Return On Assets of 1.79%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VNOM outperforms 41.43% of its industry peers.
VNOM has a Return On Equity (5.30%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VNOM has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.84%. This is in the lower half of the industry: VNOM underperforms 65.71% 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 21.41%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.84%) for VNOM is well below the 3 year average (13.30%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that VNOM had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector 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%
VNOM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVNOM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 20.59%, VNOM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
VNOM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VNOM's Operating Margin of 54.04% is amongst the best of the industry. VNOM outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VNOM has remained more or less at the same level.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 93.17%, VNOM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.62% of the companies in the same industry.
VNOM's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
VNOM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVNOM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

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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.
VNOM Yearly Shares OutstandingVNOM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
VNOM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVNOM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

VNOM has an Altman-Z score of 1.05. This is a bad value and indicates that VNOM is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
VNOM has a Altman-Z score (1.05) which is in line with its industry peers.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VNOM (22.66) is comparable to the rest of the 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 48.10% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.49
Debt/FCF 22.66
Altman-Z 1.05
ROIC/WACC0.46
WACC8.42%
VNOM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVNOM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

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.
VNOM's Current ratio of 1.88 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VNOM outperforms 74.29% of its industry peers.
VNOM has a Quick 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 Quick ratio of VNOM (1.88) is better than 78.10% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.88
Quick Ratio 1.88
VNOM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVNOM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

VNOM shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -23.14%.
Measured over the past years, VNOM shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 20.17% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 42.12% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 23.60% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.07% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 23.39% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y-14.01%
EPS Next 2Y-10.52%
EPS Next 3Y2.07%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year63.53%
Revenue Next 2Y51.1%
Revenue Next 3Y37.01%
Revenue Next 5Y23.39%

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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
VNOM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVNOM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
VNOM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVNOM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.55, the valuation of VNOM can be described as rather expensive.
VNOM's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.98. VNOM is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.25, the valuation of VNOM can be described as rather expensive.
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 35.79, VNOM is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.55
Fwd PE 22.25
VNOM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVNOM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VNOM is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 65.71% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
VNOM's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 102.01
EV/EBITDA 13.3
VNOM Per share dataVNOM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of VNOM may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.02
EPS Next 2Y-10.52%
EPS Next 3Y2.07%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.61%, VNOM has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
VNOM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.88.
VNOM's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.61%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of VNOM grows each year by 8.80%, which is quite nice.
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
VNOM Yearly Dividends per shareVNOM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

250.14% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VNOM. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of VNOM is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP250.14%
EPS Next 2Y-10.52%
EPS Next 3Y2.07%
VNOM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendVNOM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M
VNOM Dividend Payout.VNOM Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.VNOM Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A

NASDAQ:VNOM (11/25/2025, 8:17:23 PM)

Premarket: 36.46 +0.29 (+0.8%)

36.17

-0.11 (-0.3%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners82.77%
Inst Owner Change22.56%
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner Change-0.01%
Market Cap11.80B
Revenue(TTM)1.19B
Net Income(TTM)244.78M
Analysts82.5
Price Target51.68 (42.88%)
Short Float %6.15%
Short Ratio6.44
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.61%
Yearly Dividend2.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.8%
DP250.14%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date11-13 2025-11-13 (0.25)
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)-4.96%
PT rev (3m)-5.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.8%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.86%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.55
Fwd PE 22.25
P/S 9.93
P/FCF 102.01
P/OCF 14.53
P/B 2.55
P/tB 2.55
EV/EBITDA 13.3
EPS(TTM)1.76
EY4.87%
EPS(NY)1.63
Fwd EY4.49%
FCF(TTM)0.35
FCFY0.98%
OCF(TTM)2.49
OCFY6.88%
SpS3.64
BVpS14.16
TBVpS14.16
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.02
Graham Number23.68
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.05
F-Score5
WACC8.42%
ROIC/WACC0.46
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-14.01%
EPS Next 2Y-10.52%
EPS Next 3Y2.07%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)42.12%
Revenue growth 3Y19.44%
Revenue growth 5Y23.6%
Sales Q2Q%99.44%
Revenue Next Year63.53%
Revenue Next 2Y51.1%
Revenue Next 3Y37.01%
Revenue Next 5Y23.39%
EBIT growth 1Y13.48%
EBIT growth 3Y16.14%
EBIT growth 5Y23.96%
EBIT Next Year107.95%
EBIT Next 3Y48.04%
EBIT Next 5Y30.68%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A (VNOM). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A (VNOM) stock?

VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A (VNOM) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A (VNOM) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A (VNOM) is 20.55 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.55.


Is the dividend of VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A sustainable?

The dividend rating of VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A (VNOM) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 250.14%.