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

USA - NASDAQ:VNOM - US64361Q1013 - Common Stock

37.55 USD
+0.69 (+1.87%)
Last: 11/7/2025, 8:25:13 PM
37.0572 USD
-0.49 (-1.31%)
After Hours: 11/7/2025, 8:25:13 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, VNOM scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VNOM was compared to 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While VNOM belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. VNOM does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

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.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

VNOM has a Return On Assets of 3.79%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VNOM outperforms 54.29% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 10.84%, VNOM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of VNOM (4.71%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VNOM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.30%. This is significantly below the industry average of 21.78%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.71%) 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 3.79%
ROE 10.84%
ROIC 4.71%
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 37.80%, VNOM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.90% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VNOM has grown nicely.
VNOM's Operating Margin of 59.06% 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.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 92.93%, VNOM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.14% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VNOM has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 59.06%
PM (TTM) 37.8%
GM 92.93%
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 1.50. 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 1.50 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VNOM outperforms 56.19% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that VNOM is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.32, VNOM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.5
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC8.48%
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 6.15. This indicates that VNOM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 6.15, VNOM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 6.15 indicates that VNOM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 6.15, VNOM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 6.15
Quick Ratio 6.15
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

The earnings per share for VNOM have decreased strongly by -23.14% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, VNOM shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 45.94% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-23.14%
EPS 3Y-0.35%
EPS 5Y45.94%
EPS Q2Q%-18.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%99.44%

3.2 Future

VNOM is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.16% yearly.
VNOM is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.82% yearly.
EPS Next Y-8.62%
EPS Next 2Y4.16%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year38.01%
Revenue Next 2Y25.42%
Revenue Next 3Y19.18%
Revenue Next 5Y12.82%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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 21.34, the valuation of VNOM can be described as rather expensive.
VNOM's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VNOM to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.06), we can say VNOM is valued inline with the index average.
VNOM is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.63.
VNOM's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 32.73. VNOM is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.34
Fwd PE 21.63
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

64.76% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than VNOM, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 14.98
VNOM Per share dataVNOM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

VNOM has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.46
EPS Next 2Y4.16%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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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 6.14.
VNOM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.37.
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 paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

VNOM pays out 155.68% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
VNOM's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP155.68%
EPS Next 2Y4.16%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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 (11/7/2025, 8:25:13 PM)

After market: 37.0572 -0.49 (-1.31%)

37.55

+0.69 (+1.87%)

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 Change2.75%
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner Change0.2%
Market Cap12.25B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)370.57M
Analysts82.5
Price Target52.38 (39.49%)
Short Float %6.21%
Short Ratio5.19
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.61%
Yearly Dividend2.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.8%
DP155.68%
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)17.28%
Min EPS beat(2)12.62%
Max EPS beat(2)21.94%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)6.58%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.78%
Max EPS beat(4)21.94%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)20.74%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)21.77%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)19.25%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.6%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.03%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.3%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.03%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)6.75%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.09%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)8.78%
PT rev (1m)-3.68%
PT rev (3m)-5.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)5.96%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)11.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.64%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.63%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.34
Fwd PE 21.63
P/S 12.5
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 16.69
P/B 3.58
P/tB 3.58
EV/EBITDA 14.98
EPS(TTM)1.76
EY4.69%
EPS(NY)1.74
Fwd EY4.62%
FCF(TTM)-0.74
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.25
OCFY5.99%
SpS3.01
BVpS10.48
TBVpS10.48
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.46
Graham Number20.38
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.79%
ROE 10.84%
ROCE 5.96%
ROIC 4.71%
ROICexc 4.72%
ROICexgc 4.72%
OM 59.06%
PM (TTM) 37.8%
GM 92.93%
FCFM N/A
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.1
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 1.24
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 8.27
Cash Conversion 82.55%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 6.15
Quick Ratio 6.15
Altman-Z 1.5
F-Score4
WACC8.48%
ROIC/WACC0.56
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 3Y-0.35%
EPS 5Y45.94%
EPS Q2Q%-18.37%
EPS Next Y-8.62%
EPS Next 2Y4.16%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%99.44%
Revenue Next Year38.01%
Revenue Next 2Y25.42%
Revenue Next 3Y19.18%
Revenue Next 5Y12.82%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.02%
EBIT growth 3Y16.14%
EBIT growth 5Y23.96%
EBIT Next Year117.29%
EBIT Next 3Y50.23%
EBIT Next 5Y31.84%
FCF growth 1Y-136.93%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y12.3%
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 2 / 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 7 / 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 21.34 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.58.


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 155.68%.