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's Return On Assets of -0.54% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VNOM is outperformed by 67.94% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -1.55%, VNOM is doing worse than 66.51% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.11%, VNOM is not doing good in the industry: 60.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VNOM is significantly below the industry average of 23.14%.
- 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 92.34% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VNOM has declined.
- VNOM's Gross Margin of 93.26% is amongst the best of the industry. VNOM outperforms 97.13% 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VNOM is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, VNOM has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, VNOM has more shares outstanding
- VNOM has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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.
- VNOM's Altman-Z score of 1.53 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 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.
- 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
WACC8.57%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.72 indicates that VNOM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.72, VNOM belongs to the top 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.
- VNOM has a Quick ratio of 3.72. This is amongst the best in the industry. VNOM outperforms 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%.
- Measured over the past years, VNOM shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 42.05% on average per year.
- VNOM shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 62.14%.
- 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
- 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.
- 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 28.14, which means the current valuation is very expensive for VNOM.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as VNOM.
- VNOM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.75.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 34.02, which means the current valuation is very expensive for VNOM.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VNOM is on the same level as its industry peers.
- VNOM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.10.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.02 |
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.
- VNOM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VNOM is cheaper than 66.99% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.3 |
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)0.67
EPS Next 2Y2.11%
EPS Next 3Y-11.74%
5. VNOM Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- VNOM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.56%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.20, VNOM pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, VNOM pays a better dividend.
| 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 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)29.76%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- VNOM has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-998.55%
EPS Next 2Y2.11%
EPS Next 3Y-11.74%
VNOM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
46.71
-1.14 (-2.38%)
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 Change0.09%
Market Cap16.70B
Revenue(TTM)1.40B
Net Income(TTM)-69.00M
Analysts83.2
Price Target54.18 (15.99%)
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)4.76%
PT rev (3m)5.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)23.83%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.68%
EPS NY rev (1m)7.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)5.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.61%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.71%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.02 | ||
| P/S | 11.97 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.86 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.86 | ||
| P/B | 3.75 | ||
| P/tB | 3.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.3 |
EPS(TTM)1.66
EY3.55%
EPS(NY)1.37
Fwd EY2.94%
FCF(TTM)2.95
FCFY6.3%
OCF(TTM)2.95
OCFY6.3%
SpS3.9
BVpS12.44
TBVpS12.44
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.67
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
WACC8.57%
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 28.14 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.75.
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%.