VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A (VNOM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:VNOM • US64361Q1013

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44.25 USD
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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.

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1. VNOM Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • VNOM had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year VNOM had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years VNOM 4 years were profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years VNOM had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of -0.54%, VNOM is not doing good in the industry: 69.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • VNOM's Return On Equity of -1.55% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VNOM is outperformed by 68.60% of its industry peers.
  • VNOM has a worse Return On Invested Capital (4.11%) than 62.32% 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 22.51%.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
VNOM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVNOM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

  • VNOM's Operating Margin of 46.81% is amongst the best of the industry. VNOM outperforms 91.79% of its industry peers.
  • VNOM's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of VNOM (93.26%) is better than 96.62% 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 RankSector 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%
VNOM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVNOM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 -50

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2. VNOM Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • VNOM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some 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.
VNOM Yearly Shares OutstandingVNOM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M
VNOM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVNOM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • VNOM has an Altman-Z score of 1.43. 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 1.43 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VNOM outperforms 53.14% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of VNOM is 2.08, which is a good value as it means it would take VNOM, 2.08 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.08, VNOM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.02% 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.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of VNOM (0.49) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.49
Debt/FCF 2.08
Altman-Z 1.43
ROIC/WACC0.49
WACC8.4%
VNOM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVNOM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 3.72 indicates that VNOM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of VNOM (3.72) is better than 85.99% of its industry peers.
  • 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 86.47% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.72
Quick Ratio 3.72
VNOM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVNOM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. VNOM Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for VNOM have decreased strongly by -18.23% in the last year.
  • 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

  • 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.
VNOM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVNOM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
VNOM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVNOM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. VNOM Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 26.66, the valuation of VNOM can be described as expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VNOM is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • VNOM is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.23, VNOM can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • VNOM's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VNOM to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.84), we can say VNOM is valued slightly more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.66
Fwd PE 32.23
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 60.87% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • 67.63% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VNOM, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.03
EV/EBITDA 14.27
VNOM Per share dataVNOM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • A cheap valuation may be justified as VNOM's earnings are expected to decrease with -11.74% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.63
EPS Next 2Y2.11%
EPS Next 3Y-11.74%

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5. VNOM Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.56%, VNOM is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • VNOM's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.44.
  • VNOM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector 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
VNOM Yearly Dividends per shareVNOM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

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 Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendVNOM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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VNOM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A

NASDAQ:VNOM (3/13/2026, 8:02:34 PM)

After market: 44.3 +0.05 (+0.11%)

44.25

+0.05 (+0.11%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-23
Earnings (Next)N/A
Inst Owners96.39%
Inst Owner Change1.55%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner Change0.04%
Market Cap15.82B
Revenue(TTM)1.40B
Net Income(TTM)-69.00M
Analysts83.2
Price Target51.72 (16.88%)
Short Float %10.72%
Short Ratio7.31
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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
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)-9.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)7.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-8.54%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-8.48%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.7%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.91%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.66
Fwd PE 32.23
P/S 11.34
P/FCF 15.03
P/OCF 15.03
P/B 3.56
P/tB 3.56
EV/EBITDA 14.27
EPS(TTM)1.66
EY3.75%
EPS(NY)1.37
Fwd EY3.1%
FCF(TTM)2.95
FCFY6.66%
OCF(TTM)2.95
OCFY6.66%
SpS3.9
BVpS12.44
TBVpS12.44
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.63
Graham Number21.56
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.43
F-Score4
WACC8.4%
ROIC/WACC0.49
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 26.66 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.56.


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%.