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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Viper Energy's Enterprise Value is $15,472 Mil.
Viper Energy's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-788 Mil. Therefore, Viper Energy's EV-to-FCF for today is -19.63.
The historical rank and industry rank for Viper Energy's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
VNOM'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -112.75 Med: -9.68 Max: 179.21
Current: -19.63
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Viper Energy was 179.21. The lowest was -112.75. And the median was -9.68.
VNOM's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 583
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 15.75
vs VNOM: -19.63
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Viper Energy's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Viper Energy's share price for today is $44.29.
Viper Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.320.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Viper Energy EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Viper Energy EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Viper Energy's EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Viper Energy's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Viper Energy's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Viper Energy's current Enterprise Value is $15,472 Mil.
Viper Energy's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-788 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-FCF of -19.63 as of Jul. 17, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Viper Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Viper Energy ranks #999999 out of 583 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Viper Energy's EV-to-FCF too high?
Viper Energy's current EV-to-FCF is -19.63. Based on the distribution chart, Viper Energy ranks #999999 out of 583 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Viper Energy has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viper Energy's EV-to-FCF compare to FRO and AM?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Viper Energy ranks #999999 out of 583 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Viper Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.75. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Oil & Gas companies is 15.75, based on 583 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Viper Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Viper Energy's current EV-to-FCF is -19.63. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $47.07, compared to a current price of $44.29 — trading 5.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -19.63. Viper Energy's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Viper Energy (VNOM), the current EV-to-FCF is -19.63 as of Jul. 17, 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 $44.29 is trading 5.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $47.07.
GuruFocus considers Viper Energy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for VNOM:
EV-to-FCF: -19.63
GF Value™: $47.07 vs. price of $44.29 (5.9% below fair value)
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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