Viper Energy (STU:1XJ) Interest Expense: €-100 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:1XJ Viper Energy Inc STU:1XJ
82 GF Score
Price €38.66
GF Value €32.08
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Viper Energy Interest Expense?

Viper Energy STU:1XJ +2.90% 82 Interest Expense is €-100 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:1XJ with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €32.08 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Viper Energy's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -23 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-100 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Viper Energy's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € 219 Mil. Viper Energy's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -23 Mil. Viper Energy's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.37. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Viper Energy  (STU:1XJ) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Viper Energy's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-23 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €219 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,387 Mil.

Viper Energy's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*218.845/-23.355
=9.37

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Viper Energy Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Viper Energy's Interest Expense 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.

Viper Energy Interest Expense Chart

Viper Energy Annual Data
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Viper Energy Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 €-100 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of €-100 Mil mean?
Viper Energy (STU:1XJ) has a Interest Expense of €-100 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Viper Energy and its competitors.
Is Viper Energy's Interest Expense too high?
Viper Energy's current Interest Expense is €-100 Mil. Overall, Viper Energy has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viper Energy's Interest Expense compare to FRO and AM?
Viper Energy's Interest Expense of €-100 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Viper Energy and its competitors. Viper Energy's current Interest Expense is €-100 Mil. 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 (STU:1XJ) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €32.08, compared to a current price of €38.66 — trading 20.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-100 Mil. Viper Energy's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Viper Energy (STU:1XJ), the current Interest Expense is €-100 Mil as of Mar. 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 (STU:1XJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viper Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €38.66 is trading 20.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €32.08. GuruFocus considers Viper Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:1XJ:

  • Interest Expense: €-100 Mil
  • GF Value™: €32.08 vs. price of €38.66 (20.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:1XJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Viper Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges VNOM:USA1XJ:Germany
Address 500 West Texas Avenue, Suite 100, Midland, TX, USA, 79701
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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