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

NASDAQ:VNOM • US64361Q1013

44 USD
-0.25 (-0.56%)
At close: Feb 17, 2026
44.155 USD
+0.16 (+0.35%)
After Hours: 2/17/2026, 8:00:02 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Overall VNOM gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated VNOM against 206 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. VNOM has an average financial health and profitability rating. 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.
  • 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 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's Return On Equity of 5.30% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VNOM outperforms 43.69% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of VNOM (3.84%) is worse than 64.56% 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 21.98%.
  • 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

  • VNOM's Profit Margin of 20.59% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VNOM outperforms 76.70% of its industry peers.
  • VNOM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of VNOM (54.04%) is better than 93.20% of its industry peers.
  • VNOM's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • VNOM has a better Gross Margin (93.17%) than 96.60% 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 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

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VNOM is still 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 1.32. 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 1.32 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VNOM outperforms 51.46% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of VNOM is 22.66, which is on the high side as it means it would take VNOM, 22.66 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • VNOM has a Debt to FCF ratio (22.66) which is in line with 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.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.49, VNOM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.06% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.49
Debt/FCF 22.66
Altman-Z 1.32
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC8.47%
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.
  • The Current ratio of VNOM (1.88) is better than 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.
  • VNOM has a better Quick ratio (1.88) than 75.73% 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 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.
  • Looking at the last year, VNOM shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 42.12%.
  • VNOM shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 23.60% yearly.
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.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, VNOM will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 20.79% on average per year.
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

  • 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 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

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.00, VNOM can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as VNOM.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.16, VNOM is valued at the same level.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 28.95, which means the current valuation is very expensive for VNOM.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as VNOM.
  • VNOM is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25
Fwd PE 28.95
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

  • VNOM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. VNOM is more expensive than 66.99% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VNOM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 136.76
EV/EBITDA 17.11
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)1.24
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 3.57, 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 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.56%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of VNOM is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.80%!
  • 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

  • 250.14% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VNOM. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • VNOM's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. 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 (2/17/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 44.155 +0.16 (+0.35%)

44

-0.25 (-0.56%)

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 Cap15.82B
Revenue(TTM)1.19B
Net Income(TTM)244.78M
Analysts83.2
Price Target51.72 (17.55%)
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
Fwd PE 28.95
P/S 13.31
P/FCF 136.76
P/OCF 19.48
P/B 3.42
P/tB 3.42
EV/EBITDA 17.11
EPS(TTM)1.76
EY4%
EPS(NY)1.52
Fwd EY3.45%
FCF(TTM)0.32
FCFY0.73%
OCF(TTM)2.26
OCFY5.13%
SpS3.31
BVpS12.85
TBVpS12.85
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.24
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 1.32
F-Score5
WACC8.47%
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 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.42.


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%.