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

NASDAQ:VNOM • US64361Q1013

45.09 USD
+0.48 (+1.08%)
At close: Feb 19, 2026
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After Hours: 2/19/2026, 4:04:31 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to VNOM. VNOM was compared to 206 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

  • 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.
  • Of the past 5 years VNOM 4 years 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 0 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • VNOM has a Return On Assets (1.79%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • VNOM has a Return On Equity (5.30%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.84%, VNOM is doing worse than 64.08% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VNOM is significantly below the industry average of 21.97%.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of VNOM (20.59%) is better than 77.18% of its industry peers.
  • VNOM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 54.04%, VNOM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.20% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VNOM has remained more or less at the same level.
  • VNOM has a better Gross Margin (93.17%) than 96.60% of its industry peers.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

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2. Health

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.
  • There is no outstanding debt for VNOM. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
VNOM Yearly Shares OutstandingVNOM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

  • VNOM has an Altman-Z score of 1.33. 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 1.33, VNOM is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.49% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 22.66, VNOM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.15% 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.
  • VNOM has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.49. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VNOM outperforms 48.06% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.49
Debt/FCF 22.66
Altman-Z 1.33
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC8.48%
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 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 71.84% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.88 indicates that VNOM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.88, VNOM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.73% of the companies in the same industry.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for VNOM have decreased strongly by -23.14% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 20.17% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • Looking at the last year, VNOM shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 42.12%.
  • 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

  • VNOM is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -3.29% yearly.
  • VNOM is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 20.79% yearly.
EPS Next Y-17.79%
EPS Next 2Y-13.47%
EPS Next 3Y-3.29%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year62.04%
Revenue Next 2Y38.88%
Revenue Next 3Y30.57%
Revenue Next 5Y20.79%

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.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
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 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 25.62, which means the current valuation is very expensive for VNOM.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VNOM is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • VNOM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.27.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 29.67, which means the current valuation is very expensive for VNOM.
  • VNOM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • VNOM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.16.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.62
Fwd PE 29.67
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

  • 66.99% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than VNOM, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of VNOM is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 140.15
EV/EBITDA 17.23
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

  • VNOM has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • VNOM's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.29% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.27
EPS Next 2Y-13.47%
EPS Next 3Y-3.29%

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5. Dividend

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 3.56, 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 1.85.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.56%

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.
  • VNOM has decreased its dividend 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • VNOM pays out 250.14% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The Dividend Rate of VNOM has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP250.14%
EPS Next 2Y-13.47%
EPS Next 3Y-3.29%
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 0 200M 400M 600M
VNOM Dividend Payout.VNOM Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.VNOM Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A

NASDAQ:VNOM (2/19/2026, 4:04:31 PM)

After market: 45.09 0 (0%)

45.09

+0.48 (+1.08%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-03
Earnings (Next)02-23
Inst Owners97.98%
Inst Owner Change0.94%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner Change-0.01%
Market Cap16.21B
Revenue(TTM)1.19B
Net Income(TTM)244.78M
Analysts83.2
Price Target51.72 (14.7%)
Short Float %8.1%
Short Ratio6.36
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.56%
Yearly Dividend2.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.8%
DP250.14%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
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)0.52%
PT rev (3m)-1.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.72%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.56%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.43%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.4%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.91%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.62
Fwd PE 29.67
P/S 13.64
P/FCF 140.15
P/OCF 19.97
P/B 3.51
P/tB 3.51
EV/EBITDA 17.23
EPS(TTM)1.76
EY3.9%
EPS(NY)1.52
Fwd EY3.37%
FCF(TTM)0.32
FCFY0.71%
OCF(TTM)2.26
OCFY5.01%
SpS3.31
BVpS12.85
TBVpS12.85
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.27
Graham Number22.56
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 1.33
F-Score5
WACC8.48%
ROIC/WACC0.45
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-17.79%
EPS Next 2Y-13.47%
EPS Next 3Y-3.29%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)42.12%
Revenue growth 3Y19.44%
Revenue growth 5Y23.6%
Sales Q2Q%99.44%
Revenue Next Year62.04%
Revenue Next 2Y38.88%
Revenue Next 3Y30.57%
Revenue Next 5Y20.79%
EBIT growth 1Y13.48%
EBIT growth 3Y16.14%
EBIT growth 5Y23.96%
EBIT Next Year116.26%
EBIT Next 3Y44.1%
EBIT Next 5Y27.9%
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.


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 6 / 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 25.62 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.51.


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 250.14%.