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.

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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.
  • VNOM had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • VNOM had a positive operating cash flow in each 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 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.54%, VNOM is doing worse than 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VNOM's Return On Equity of -1.55% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VNOM is outperformed by 66.99% of its industry peers.
  • VNOM has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.11%. This is in the lower half of the industry: VNOM underperforms 60.77% 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 22.60%.
  • 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

  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 46.81%, VNOM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.34% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VNOM's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • VNOM has a better Gross Margin (93.26%) than 97.13% of its industry peers.
  • VNOM's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), VNOM is creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for VNOM has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for VNOM has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • VNOM has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 1.45. This is a bad value and indicates that VNOM is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • VNOM has a Altman-Z score (1.45) which is in line with 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.
  • VNOM has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.08. This is amongst the best in the industry. VNOM outperforms 86.12% of 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.
  • VNOM's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.49 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VNOM outperforms 50.72% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.49
Debt/FCF 2.08
Altman-Z 1.45
ROIC/WACC0.49
WACC8.41%
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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -10.02% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
  • VNOM is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.69% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.15%
EPS Next 2Y15%
EPS Next 3Y6.53%
EPS Next 5Y-10.02%
Revenue Next Year16.31%
Revenue Next 2Y14.7%
Revenue Next 3Y15.26%
Revenue Next 5Y11.69%

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.
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

  • VNOM is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 28.01.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as VNOM.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.38, VNOM is valued at the same level.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.14, VNOM can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • VNOM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.20, VNOM is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.01
Fwd PE 26.14
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 61.24% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VNOM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.03% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.79
EV/EBITDA 14.51
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

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates VNOM does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)3.92
PEG (5Y)0.67
EPS Next 2Y15%
EPS Next 3Y6.53%

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5. VNOM Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.91%, VNOM is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • VNOM's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.23.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, VNOM pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.91%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of VNOM grows each year by 29.76%, which is quite nice.
  • VNOM has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)29.76%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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

  • VNOM has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-998.55%
EPS Next 2Y15%
EPS Next 3Y6.53%
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 (4/15/2026, 8:25:20 PM)

After market: 46.4999 0 (0%)

46.5

+1.44 (+3.2%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-23
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners96.41%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner Change0.1%
Market Cap16.63B
Revenue(TTM)1.40B
Net Income(TTM)-69.00M
Analysts83.08
Price Target56.16 (20.77%)
Short Float %6.2%
Short Ratio3
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.91%
Yearly Dividend2.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)29.76%
DP-998.55%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)8.58%
PT rev (3m)9.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)29.88%
EPS NQ rev (3m)12.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)29.55%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.62%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.63%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-9.36%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.01
Fwd PE 26.14
P/S 11.92
P/FCF 15.79
P/OCF 15.79
P/B 3.74
P/tB 3.74
EV/EBITDA 14.51
EPS(TTM)1.66
EY3.57%
EPS(NY)1.78
Fwd EY3.83%
FCF(TTM)2.95
FCFY6.33%
OCF(TTM)2.95
OCFY6.33%
SpS3.9
BVpS12.44
TBVpS12.44
PEG (NY)3.92
PEG (5Y)0.67
Graham Number21.5556 (-53.64%)
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 1.45
F-Score4
WACC8.41%
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 Y7.15%
EPS Next 2Y15%
EPS Next 3Y6.53%
EPS Next 5Y-10.02%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)62.14%
Revenue growth 3Y17.2%
Revenue growth 5Y40.97%
Sales Q2Q%90.21%
Revenue Next Year16.31%
Revenue Next 2Y14.7%
Revenue Next 3Y15.26%
Revenue Next 5Y11.69%
EBIT growth 1Y15.29%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.64%
EBIT growth 5Y38.76%
EBIT Next Year260.29%
EBIT Next 3Y54.01%
EBIT Next 5Y35.15%
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.


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A (VNOM). This can be considered as Overvalued.


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VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A (VNOM) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


How financially healthy is VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A?

The financial health rating of VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A (VNOM) is 7 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A (VNOM) stock?

The dividend rating of VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A (VNOM) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -998.55%.