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Viper Energy Ut (VNOM)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: VNOM (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
15 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $53.56
1 Year Target Price $53.56
| 9 | Strong Buy |
| 6 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 47.96% | Avg. Invested days 60 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  5.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 13.15B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 11.23 | 1Y Target Price 53.56 |
Price to earnings Ratio 11.23 | 1Y Target Price 53.56 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 15 | Beta 1.82 | 52 Weeks Range 33.78 - 54.40 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 33.78 - 54.40 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 6.01% | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.59 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-08-04 | When - | Estimate 0.36 | Actual 0.41 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 39.83% | Operating Margin (TTM) 37.46% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 5.35% | Return on Equity (TTM) 10.77% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 11.23 | Forward PE 43.86 | Enterprise Value 7872201768 | Price to Sales(TTM) 14.11 |
Enterprise Value 7872201768 | Price to Sales(TTM) 14.11 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 8.03 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.78 | Shares Outstanding 168747008 | Shares Floating 122866310 |
Shares Outstanding 168747008 | Shares Floating 122866310 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.16 | Percent Institutions 80.22 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Viper Energy Ut
Company Overview
History and Background
Viper Energy Partners LP (VNOM) was formed in 2014 by Diamondback Energy to own, acquire, and exploit oil and natural gas properties. It focuses on mineral interests, receiving royalty income from operators drilling on its land.
Core Business Areas
- Mineral Interests: Viper Energy acquires and owns mineral interests in oil and natural gas properties. They don't directly operate wells but receive royalty income from the operators who do.
Leadership and Structure
Viper Energy is managed by Diamondback Energy's executive team. Travis Stice serves as CEO. The structure is a master limited partnership (MLP) where VNOM owns mineral rights and Diamondback Energy (FANG) manages the partnership. Viper is incentivized to grow its minerals.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Royalty Interests in Oil & Gas Production: Viper's primary revenue comes from royalty payments tied to oil and gas production on their mineral acreage, mostly in the Permian Basin. Market share data is difficult to directly quantify since they are a mineral owner and not a producer. However, their Permian Basin focus positions them strongly. Competitors include other mineral rights owners and aggregators.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The oil and gas industry is cyclical and influenced by global supply and demand, geopolitical events, and technological advancements. Mineral rights owners benefit from increased drilling activity and higher commodity prices.
Positioning
Viper Energy is a leading mineral rights owner in the Permian Basin, a key US oil-producing region. Their relationship with Diamondback Energy provides a competitive advantage. They are not operators, reducing capital expenditure and operational risks compared to other peers.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
TAM is very large and difficult to measure. Consider all privately held minerals worth trillions of dollars. Viper is positioned to continue consolidating mineral acreage.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong position in the Permian Basin
- Low operating expenses
- Relationship with Diamondback Energy
- Royalty-based business model provides predictable cash flow
- High-margin business model
Weaknesses
- Dependent on commodity prices
- Limited control over drilling activity
- MLP structure has tax complexities
- Geographic concentration in the Permian Basin
Opportunities
- Further acquisitions of mineral interests
- Increased drilling activity on their acreage
- Development of new technologies to enhance production
- Expansion into other shale basins
- Increased energy demand from renewable energy transition
Threats
- Decline in commodity prices
- Decreased drilling activity
- Changes in regulations
- Increased competition for mineral rights
- Environmental concerns
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- MPLX
- AM
- PVAC
Competitive Landscape
Viper has a strategic advantage through its affiliation with Diamondback, but faces competition from other large mineral rights owners. Their royalty-based model lowers operating risks compared to producers.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Viper's historical growth has been driven by acquisitions and increased drilling activity on their properties.
Future Projections: Future growth is tied to commodity prices, drilling activity, and the ability to acquire more mineral rights. Analyst estimates would vary.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include strategic acquisitions and efforts to optimize existing mineral interests.
Summary
Viper Energy is a leading mineral rights owner, particularly in the Permian Basin, benefitting from its low operating costs and relationship with Diamondback. Its performance is closely tied to commodity prices and drilling activity. The company should watch commodity risks and focus on strategic acquisitions to sustain growth. The MLP structure is complex and creates tax risk, but this is a standard structure of MLPs.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings
- Analyst reports
- Industry publications
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual research and consultation with a qualified financial advisor. Market share estimates are approximate and subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Viper Energy Ut
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Midland, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2014-06-18 | CEO & Director Mr. Matthew Kaes Van't Hof | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas Midstream | Full time employees - | Website https://www.viperenergy.com |
Full time employees - | Website https://www.viperenergy.com | ||
Viper Energy, Inc. owns, acquires, and exploits oil and natural gas properties in North America. It focuses on owning and acquiring mineral and royalty interests in oil-weighted basins, primarily the Permian Basin. Viper Energy, Inc. was founded in 2013 and is based in Midland, Texas.
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