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Viper Energy Ut (VNOM)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/17/2025: 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 $52.65
1 Year Target Price $52.65
| 9 | Strong Buy |
| 6 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 38.97% | Avg. Invested days 62 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 12.46B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 10.64 | 1Y Target Price 52.65 |
Price to earnings Ratio 10.64 | 1Y Target Price 52.65 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 15 | Beta 1.82 | 52 Weeks Range 33.78 - 54.40 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 33.78 - 54.40 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 6.29% | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.59 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
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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 10.64 | Forward PE 38.91 | Enterprise Value 7514457592 | Price to Sales(TTM) 13.36 |
Enterprise Value 7514457592 | Price to Sales(TTM) 13.36 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 7.66 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.38 | Shares Outstanding 168747008 | Shares Floating 124721128 |
Shares Outstanding 168747008 | Shares Floating 124721128 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.16 | Percent Institutions 82.8 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Viper Energy Ut
Company Overview
History and Background
Viper Energy Partners LP (VNOM) was founded in 2014 by Diamondback Energy, Inc. It focuses on owning and acquiring mineral and royalty interests in oil and natural gas properties. VNOM IPO in 2014. VNOM is a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy.
Core Business Areas
- Mineral and Royalty Interests: Acquiring and owning mineral and royalty interests in oil and natural gas properties. Viper does not conduct drilling or exploration activities. They collect revenue from operators drilling on their lands.
Leadership and Structure
Travis Stice is the CEO. The company operates as a limited partnership and is managed by Diamondback Energy.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Royalty Interests: Viper Energy generates revenue primarily from royalty payments received from oil and natural gas production on its acreage. Market share data specific to Viper's royalty interests is difficult to ascertain as the royalty market is highly fragmented. Diamondback Energy (FANG) is a key competitor.
- Mineral Interests: Revenue is earned from the sales of produced oil and gas on owned mineral acres. Competitors include Kimbell Royalty Partners (KRP).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The oil and gas royalty market is influenced by commodity prices, drilling activity, and regulatory changes. Demand for oil and gas is expected to remain strong. Shale boom. Technological improvements in drilling.
Positioning
Viper Energy is positioned as a pure-play mineral and royalty company, offering investors exposure to oil and gas production without direct operational risk. Its relationship with Diamondback Energy provides a competitive advantage.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for oil and gas mineral and royalty interests is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Viper Energy's market capitalization places it as a notable, but still small, player in the overall market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Pure-play royalty and mineral interest business model
- Relationship with Diamondback Energy
- Diversified asset base across key shale basins
- No direct operational risk or capital expenditure requirements for drilling
- Strong balance sheet
Weaknesses
- Dependence on commodity prices
- Limited control over drilling activity
- Potential for regulatory changes to impact profitability
- Geographic concentration in Permian Basin
Opportunities
- Acquisition of additional mineral and royalty interests
- Expansion into new shale basins
- Increased drilling activity driven by higher commodity prices
- Growing demand for energy
Threats
- Decline in commodity prices
- Increased regulatory scrutiny
- Reduced drilling activity
- Environmental concerns and pressure to reduce fossil fuel consumption
- Competition from other royalty companies
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- KRP
- MNRL
- NRP
Competitive Landscape
Viper has strong ties to Diamondback. Kimbell Royalty Partners has a larger portfolio of royalty interests across multiple basins.
Major Acquisitions
Falcon Minerals Corporation
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 900
- Strategic Rationale: Consolidates Permian Basin acreage and increases royalty ownership.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been driven by acquisitions and increased drilling activity in its key basins.
Future Projections: Future growth is dependent on commodity prices, acquisitions, and drilling activity.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives focus on optimizing its existing asset base and pursuing strategic acquisitions.
Summary
Viper Energy's strength lies in its pure-play royalty model and association with Diamondback. It thrives on high oil prices and drilling activity. A potential weakness is its dependance on these factors. The company needs to diversify its geographical footprint and be wary of regulatory changes.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings
- Company Presentations
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on available information and subject to change. Not financial advice. Market share estimates are approximate.
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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