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.
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.
1.2 Ratios
- VNOM has a Return On Assets of -0.54%. This is in the lower half of the industry: VNOM underperforms 70.53% of its industry peers.
- VNOM has a Return On Equity of -1.55%. This is in the lower half of the industry: VNOM underperforms 69.57% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.11%, VNOM is not doing good in the industry: 62.32% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 46.81%, VNOM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.79% of the companies in the same industry.
- VNOM's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- VNOM has a Gross Margin of 93.26%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VNOM outperforms 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 Rank | Sector 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%
2. VNOM Health Analysis
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.
- VNOM has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, VNOM has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, VNOM has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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 has a Altman-Z score (1.43) which is in line with its industry peers.
- VNOM has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.08. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as VNOM would need 2.08 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- VNOM has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.08. This is amongst the best in the industry. VNOM outperforms 85.02% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49 indicates that VNOM is not too dependend on debt financing.
- VNOM's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.49 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VNOM outperforms 49.28% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.43 |
ROIC/WACC0.49
WACC8.4%
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 85.99% 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.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 3.72, VNOM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.72 |
3. VNOM Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- VNOM shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -18.23%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 42.05% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- VNOM shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 62.14%.
- VNOM shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 40.97% yearly.
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
- 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.
- 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.
4. VNOM Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 26.66 indicates a quite expensive valuation of VNOM.
- VNOM's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.70, VNOM is valued at the same level.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.23, the valuation of VNOM can be described as expensive.
- VNOM's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- VNOM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 23.84.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VNOM is valued a bit more expensive than 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- VNOM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VNOM is cheaper than 67.15% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.28 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- VNOM's earnings are expected to decrease with -11.74% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.63
EPS Next 2Y2.11%
EPS Next 3Y-11.74%
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.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, VNOM pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.56% |
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.
- VNOM has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)29.76%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- VNOM has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-998.55%
EPS Next 2Y2.11%
EPS Next 3Y-11.74%
VNOM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
44.25
+0.05 (+0.11%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A 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 Rank | Sector 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 2026-03-05 (0.14)
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)-12.98%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)-9.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-8.54%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-8.48%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.61%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.91%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 | 14.28 |
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 Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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%.