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Viper EnergyVNOM +1.34%93 Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 as of Jun. 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 0.76. GuruFocus rates VNOM with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $50.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 806 Oil & Gas companies, Viper Energy ranks better than 58.68% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Viper Energy's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
VNOM'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.76 Max: 1.07
Current: 0.33
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Viper Energy was 1.07. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.76.
VNOM's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 58.68% of 806
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs VNOM: 0.33
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Viper Energy Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Viper Energy Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Viper Energy's Debt-to-Equity can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Viper Energy's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Viper Energy Debt-to-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Viper Energy's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Viper Energy's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Viper Energy (VNOM) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.33 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Viper Energy and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 0.76. Over the past decade, Viper Energy's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 1.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Viper Energy ranks #333 out of 806 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 41.3%.
Is Viper Energy's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Viper Energy's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.33 is 57% below median its 10-year median of 0.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 1.07. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.44. Viper Energy's value of 0.33 is 25% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Viper Energy ranks #333 out of 806 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Viper Energy has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viper Energy's Debt-to-Equity compare to PAA and DTM?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Viper Energy ranks #333 out of 806 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Viper Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.44. Viper Energy's value of 0.33 is 25% below this benchmark. Historically, Viper Energy's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 1.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.76 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Viper Energy has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 0.44, based on 806 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Viper Energy's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.33 is 25% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Viper Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Viper Energy's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.33, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 0.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viper Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viper Energy (VNOM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $50.24, compared to a current price of $45.39 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.33, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 0.76 and 25% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.44. Viper Energy's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Viper Energy (VNOM), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Viper Energy (VNOM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viper Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $45.39 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $50.24.
GuruFocus considers Viper Energy to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for VNOM:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.33 (57% below median its 10-year median of 0.76)
GF Value™: $50.24 vs. price of $45.39 (9.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25% below the Oil & Gas median (#333 of 806)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VNOM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Viper Energy Inc is focused on owning and acquiring mineral and royalty interests in oil and natural gas properties in the Permian Basin. The Permian Basin is known to have a number of zones of oil and natural gas-bearing rock throughout.
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