Viper Energy, Inc. VNOM
Composite 48/100; the shares have moved about 27% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Valuation ranks 22/100 — a strong mark against it.
Balance-sheet strength ranks 82/100 — a strong point in its favour. Income ranks 58/100 — a slight point in its favour.
Valuation ranks 22/100 — a strong mark against it. Growth ranks 40/100 — a slight mark against it. Momentum ranks 44/100 — a slight mark against it.
What the company does Viper Energy, Inc. (VNOM) owns and acquires mineral and royalty interests in the Permian Basin, operating as a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc. The company focuses exclusively on oil and natural gas properties in North America.
Key financials VNOM reports mixed profitability: ROE -1.8%, ROA 5.2%, and gross/operating/net margins of 100.0%/55.9%/-2.9%. Revenue surged 109.1% while EPS fell -14.5%. Debt/Equity is low at 0.15 and the current ratio is strong at 6.17, but FCF yield is negative at -6.7%.
Stock health Quality score is weak at 36.9, but growth (66.6%) and income (75.0%) are strong. Momentum is mixed: down -9.82% over 3m but up 21.40% over 12m. The dividend yield is 5.1% with a high payout ratio of 97.1%.
Price vs fair value VNOM trades at a PREMIUM of 30.10% to our fair-value estimate of 30.38 and at a discount of 30.39% to the analyst 12-month target of 56.67. - Trading at a PREMIUM to fair value despite weak ROE (-1.8%) and negative net margins (-2.9%) (Fair-value estimate 30.38). - Discount to analyst target aligns with strong growth (66.6%) and income (75.0%) scores (Analyst 12-month target 56.67). - High payout ratio (97.1%) may limit reinvestment despite strong revenue growth (109.1%) (Dividend yield 5.1%).
Looking forward Forward P/E of 21.46 and EV/EBITDA of 14.69 suggest moderate valuation, but weak profitability metrics (ROE -1.8%, net margins -2.9%) temper upside. Momentum trends are improving over 12m (21.40%), yet RSI(14) at 48.90 indicates neutral momentum.
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