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

USA - NASDAQ:VNOM - US64361Q1013 - Common Stock

37.82 USD
+0.26 (+0.69%)
Last: 11/3/2025, 8:00:02 PM
37.3 USD
-0.52 (-1.37%)
After Hours: 11/3/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

VNOM gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. VNOM scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. VNOM is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


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

1.2 Ratios

VNOM has a Return On Assets (3.79%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VNOM has a better Return On Equity (10.84%) than 64.76% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of VNOM (4.71%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VNOM is significantly below the industry average of 21.75%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.30%) for VNOM is well above the current ROIC(4.71%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
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

VNOM's Profit Margin of 37.80% is amongst the best of the industry. VNOM outperforms 91.90% 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 59.06%, VNOM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
VNOM's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
VNOM has a Gross Margin of 92.93%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VNOM outperforms 97.14% of its industry peers.
VNOM's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VNOM is still 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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.51, we must say that VNOM is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
VNOM has a Altman-Z score (1.51) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VNOM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
VNOM has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.32) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.51
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

A Current Ratio of 6.15 indicates that VNOM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of VNOM (6.15) is better than 92.86% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 6.15 indicates that VNOM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
VNOM has a better Quick ratio (6.15) than 93.81% of its industry peers.
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 -36.21% 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 20.17% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.55% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, VNOM shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 23.60% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-36.21%
EPS 3Y51.83%
EPS 5Y20.17%
EPS Q2Q%-32.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.55%
Revenue growth 3Y19.44%
Revenue growth 5Y23.6%
Sales Q2Q%37.05%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.07% on average over the next years.
VNOM is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 23.42% yearly.
EPS Next Y-14.01%
EPS Next 2Y-10.52%
EPS Next 3Y2.07%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year63.64%
Revenue Next 2Y51.29%
Revenue Next 3Y37.26%
Revenue Next 5Y23.42%

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 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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.44, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of VNOM.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VNOM is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VNOM to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.51), we can say VNOM is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.27 indicates a rather expensive valuation of VNOM.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as VNOM.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VNOM to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.53), we can say VNOM is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.44
Fwd PE 23.27
VNOM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVNOM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

64.29% 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 14.99
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)1.01
EPS Next 2Y-10.52%
EPS Next 3Y2.07%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

VNOM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.54%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.82, VNOM has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
VNOM's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.54%

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.
The dividend of VNOM decreased 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

5.3 Sustainability

155.68% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VNOM. 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 2Y-10.52%
EPS Next 3Y2.07%
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 (11/3/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 37.3 -0.52 (-1.37%)

37.82

+0.26 (+0.69%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)08-04 2025-08-04/amc
Earnings (Next)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Inst Owners82.77%
Inst Owner Change-1.39%
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner Change0.2%
Market Cap12.34B
Revenue(TTM)980.29M
Net Income(TTM)370.57M
Analysts83.48
Price Target52.38 (38.5%)
Short Float %6.21%
Short Ratio5.19
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.54%
Yearly Dividend2.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.8%
DP155.68%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date08-14 2025-08-14 (0.53)
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)-3.79%
PT rev (3m)-6.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.68%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.98%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)5.96%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)12.14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.71%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.7%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.44
Fwd PE 23.27
P/S 12.59
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 16.81
P/B 3.61
P/tB 3.61
EV/EBITDA 14.99
EPS(TTM)1.85
EY4.89%
EPS(NY)1.63
Fwd EY4.3%
FCF(TTM)-0.74
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.25
OCFY5.95%
SpS3.01
BVpS10.48
TBVpS10.48
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.01
Graham Number20.89
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 1.51
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)-36.21%
EPS 3Y51.83%
EPS 5Y20.17%
EPS Q2Q%-32.79%
EPS Next Y-14.01%
EPS Next 2Y-10.52%
EPS Next 3Y2.07%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.55%
Revenue growth 3Y19.44%
Revenue growth 5Y23.6%
Sales Q2Q%37.05%
Revenue Next Year63.64%
Revenue Next 2Y51.29%
Revenue Next 3Y37.26%
Revenue Next 5Y23.42%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.02%
EBIT growth 3Y16.14%
EBIT growth 5Y23.96%
EBIT Next Year107.95%
EBIT Next 3Y48.04%
EBIT Next 5Y30.56%
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 20.44 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.61.


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%.