Viper Energy VNOM
United StatesEnergy · Oil & Gas MidstreamUSD
54.95 USD (+33.8%)
20 analysts
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Viper Energy, Inc. is a U.S. oil and gas midstream company that gathers, processes, and transports hydrocarbons, generating revenue from fees and from the sale of the volumes it handles.
Key points
from its scores- ✓Favourable backdrop9.0
- ✓Very solid balance sheet8.5
- ✓Strong growth7.2
- ✕Demanding valuation4.4
- ✕Little competitive advantage4.6
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsGrowth is strong and the balance sheet is solid, but accounting quality and payout are concerning; monitor crude oil trends and dividend sustainability.
Viper Energy presents solid financial health (net debt/EBITDA of 0.84) and exceptional revenue and profit growth (115% and 161% respectively), although its accounting quality is weak (ROE of 1.09) and its payout is unsustainable. Valuation is reasonable in EV/EBITDA terms (7.83), but the P/E of 2053.50 reflects a distorted earnings base. The rising rate environment in the U.S. does not materially affect its balance sheet, but crude oil volatility could moderate future growth.
The main risk is dividend sustainability, given a payout of 11550% not backed by cash generation, along with dependence on crude oil and gas prices to sustain revenue growth.
Context and risks
Viper Energy is a U.S. oil and gas midstream company. Its business focuses on gathering and processing infrastructure, with revenues tied to volumes and crude oil and gas prices. The rising interest rate environment in the U.S. and volatility in crude prices (WTI down, Brent up) may affect demand for its services and its margins, but the company has a solid balance sheet with a net debt/EBITDA of 0.84, mitigating the impact of higher financing costs. Exposure to Middle East geopolitics is indirect and does not constitute a material specific risk to its business model.
Is Viper Energy stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn EV / EBITDA, it trades in line with the Energy median (within 15%).
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EV / EBITDA | 7.8 | 8.0 | −3% |
| Price / book | 1.6 | 2.2 | −30% |
| Price / sales | 7.6 | 1.9 | +299% |
Sector: median of the 102 Energy companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 4.4 out of 10 (median for Energy: 5.9).
Average analyst target: 54.95 USD, +33.8% versus the price.
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Energy medianValuation
- P/E
- 2,053.5
- Forward P/E
- 16.3
- EV / EBITDA
- 7.8
- Price / book
- 1.6
- Price / sales
- 7.6
- PEG
- 1.00
- Market cap
- 14.8B USD
- Enterprise value
- 14.8B USD
Profitability
- ROE
- 1.1%
- ROA
- 6.2%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 11.6%
- Gross margin
- 100.0%
- Operating margin
- 67.0%
- Net margin
- 3.1%
- Free cash flow
- 46.0M USD
- FCF yield
- 0.3%
- Cash conversion
- 2%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 1.7B USD
- Net debt
- 1.6B USD
- Cash
- 77.0M USD
- EBITDA
- 1.9B USD
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 0.84
- Debt / equity
- 16.32
- Current ratio
- 6.37
- Quick ratio
- 6.21
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +115.2%
- Earnings growth
- +160.7%
- EPS (TTM)
- 0.02 USD
- EPS (forward)
- 2.52 USD
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 6.0%
- Payout
- 11,550.0%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 0.31
- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy (20)
- Target price
- 54.95 USD
- 52-week range
- 35.10 – 51.13
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Is Viper Energy stock cheap or expensive?
On EV / EBITDA, it trades in line with the Energy median (within 15%). Valuation score: 4.4 out of 10 (median for Energy: 5.9). Average analyst target: 54.95 USD, +33.8% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Viper Energy get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 6.4 out of 10, rank 676 of 2,130 (better than 68% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Risk & Context (9.0) and its weakest, Valuation (4.4). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
How much is Viper Energy worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 14.8B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 14.8B USD.
How much debt does Viper Energy have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 1.6B USD. That is 0.84 times its EBITDA; the Energy median is 1.23.
Does Viper Energy pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 5.97% and it pays out 11,550% of its earnings.
How has Viper Energy stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 18.9% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 35.10 and 51.13 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Viper Energy?
20 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Strong buy” and their average target is 54.95 USD (+33.8% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.