Viper Energy, Inc. (VNOM) — Stock Score Summary

Viper Energy, Inc. (VNOM) has a MoatMap StockRank of 67/100 based on Quality (50/100), Value (36/100), and Momentum (64/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Viper Energy is an elite, asset-light vehicle to play the structural geopolitical energy risk premium. As a pure-play mineral royalty owner in the Permian Basin, Viper captures high-margin cash flows from oil production without exposure to capital expenditure inflation or operational cost overruns. This structure yields exceptional ROIC and free cash flow conversion, providing an asymmetric hedge against Middle East supply disruptions and a depleted SPR, perfectly matching the Buffett and Druckenmiller lenses.

Viper Energy, Inc. is a publicly traded subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc., focused on owning and acquiring mineral and royalty interests in oil and natural gas properties, predominantly in the Permian Basin. The company benefits from a high-quality, geographically concentrated portfolio of mineral rights in one of the most prolific oil and gas regions, generating recurring royalty revenues without direct operating costs. Viper Energy is a pure-play mineral and royalty interest company, offering investors direct exposure to energy production volumes and prices.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$46.88
Market Cap$16.2B
P/E (Forward)18.64
Price/Book1.76
Return on Equity-1.8%
Return on Invested Capital-1.0%
Debt/Equity15.47
Gross Margin100.0%
Operating Margin55.9%
Revenue Growth109.1%
Dividend Yield5.0%
Free Cash Flow$-1.0B

Viper Energy, Inc. operates in the Oil & Gas Midstream industry, part of the Energy sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Viper Energy, Inc.’s (VNOM) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Viper Energy, Inc. (VNOM) is 67/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (50), Value (36), and Momentum (64) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Viper Energy, Inc. have an economic moat?
Viper Energy, Inc. (VNOM) has a Quality factor score of 50/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Viper Energy, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Viper Energy, Inc. (VNOM) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 67/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Viper Energy, Inc. in?
Viper Energy, Inc. (VNOM) operates in the Energy sector, specifically the Oil & Gas Midstream industry (United States).
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