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

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:VNOM - US64361Q1013 - Common Stock

36.87 USD
-0.09 (-0.24%)
Last: 1/6/2026, 5:20:01 PM
36.76 USD
-0.11 (-0.3%)
After Hours: 1/6/2026, 5:20:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, VNOM scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VNOM was compared to 208 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. VNOM has an average financial health and profitability rating. VNOM shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already.


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.
VNOM had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 1.79%, VNOM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.35% of the companies in the same industry.
VNOM has a Return On Equity (5.30%) which is in line with its industry peers.
VNOM's Return On Invested Capital of 3.84% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VNOM is outperformed by 64.42% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VNOM is significantly below the industry average of 21.28%.
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 77.40% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VNOM has grown nicely.
VNOM has a Operating Margin of 54.04%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VNOM outperforms 93.27% 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 97.12% 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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.15, we must say that VNOM is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.15, VNOM is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.04% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 22.66, VNOM is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.71% of the companies in the same industry.
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 48.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.49
Debt/FCF 22.66
Altman-Z 1.15
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC8.55%
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

A Current Ratio of 1.88 indicates that VNOM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
VNOM has a better Current ratio (1.88) than 73.56% 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's Quick ratio of 1.88 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VNOM outperforms 77.88% 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

The earnings per share for VNOM have decreased strongly by -23.14% in the last year.
VNOM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 20.17% yearly.
Looking at the last year, VNOM shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 42.12%.
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)-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 small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.35% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, VNOM will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 21.57% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-20.69%
EPS Next 2Y-13.11%
EPS Next 3Y1.35%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year46.79%
Revenue Next 2Y36.51%
Revenue Next 3Y28.03%
Revenue Next 5Y21.57%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last 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 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 20.95, the valuation of VNOM can be described as rather expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as VNOM.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.17. VNOM is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.06, VNOM is valued on the expensive side.
VNOM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
VNOM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.79.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.95
Fwd PE 24.06
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VNOM indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: VNOM is more expensive than 66.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
VNOM's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 114.6
EV/EBITDA 14.68
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.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.04
EPS Next 2Y-13.11%
EPS Next 3Y1.35%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.42%, VNOM has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
VNOM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.96.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, VNOM pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.42%

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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

VNOM pays out 250.14% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of VNOM is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP250.14%
EPS Next 2Y-13.11%
EPS Next 3Y1.35%
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

VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A

NASDAQ:VNOM (1/6/2026, 5:20:01 PM)

After market: 36.76 -0.11 (-0.3%)

36.87

-0.09 (-0.24%)

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 Owners97.98%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner Change-0.01%
Market Cap13.26B
Revenue(TTM)1.19B
Net Income(TTM)244.78M
Analysts83.2
Price Target51.45 (39.54%)
Short Float %6.22%
Short Ratio6.5
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.42%
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)-0.44%
PT rev (3m)-5.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-8.77%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.95
Fwd PE 24.06
P/S 11.15
P/FCF 114.6
P/OCF 16.33
P/B 2.87
P/tB 2.87
EV/EBITDA 14.68
EPS(TTM)1.76
EY4.77%
EPS(NY)1.53
Fwd EY4.16%
FCF(TTM)0.32
FCFY0.87%
OCF(TTM)2.26
OCFY6.13%
SpS3.31
BVpS12.85
TBVpS12.85
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.04
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 1.15
F-Score5
WACC8.55%
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-20.69%
EPS Next 2Y-13.11%
EPS Next 3Y1.35%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)42.12%
Revenue growth 3Y19.44%
Revenue growth 5Y23.6%
Sales Q2Q%99.44%
Revenue Next Year46.79%
Revenue Next 2Y36.51%
Revenue Next 3Y28.03%
Revenue Next 5Y21.57%
EBIT growth 1Y13.48%
EBIT growth 3Y16.14%
EBIT growth 5Y23.96%
EBIT Next Year111.77%
EBIT Next 3Y45.84%
EBIT Next 5Y28.75%
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 20.95 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.87.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for VNOM stock?

The dividend rating of VIPER ENERGY INC-CL A (VNOM) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 250.14%.