Viper Energy (STU:1XJ) Total Operating Expense: €65 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:1XJ Viper Energy Inc STU:1XJ
93 GF Score
Price €39.58
GF Value €41.40
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Viper Energy Total Operating Expense?

Viper Energy STU:1XJ -0.28% 93 Total Operating Expense is €65 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:1XJ with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €41.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Viper Energy's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €15 Mil. Viper Energy's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €65 Mil.

Viper Energy Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Viper Energy Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Viper Energy Total Operating Expense Chart

Viper Energy Annual Data
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Viper Energy Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating 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 €65 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of €65 Mil mean?
Viper Energy (STU:1XJ) has a Total Operating Expense of €65 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Viper Energy and its competitors.
Is Viper Energy's Total Operating Expense too high?
Viper Energy's current Total Operating Expense is €65 Mil. Overall, Viper Energy has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viper Energy's Total Operating Expense compare to FRO and AM?
Viper Energy's Total Operating Expense of €65 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 Total Operating Expense for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Total Operating 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Viper Energy and its competitors. Viper Energy's current Total Operating Expense is €65 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €41.40, compared to a current price of €39.58 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is €65 Mil. Viper Energy's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Viper Energy (STU:1XJ), the current Total Operating Expense is €65 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 undervalued. The current stock price of €39.58 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €41.40. GuruFocus considers Viper Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:1XJ:

  • Total Operating Expense: €65 Mil
  • GF Value™: €41.40 vs. price of €39.58 (4.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 8 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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