Viper Energy Ut (VNOM)
Return on total capital
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | ||
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| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 571,189 | 575,742 | 673,042 | 618,643 | 594,567 | 606,884 | 541,340 | 629,392 | 662,344 | 629,580 | 537,997 | 400,757 | 292,163 | 120,146 | 63,685 | -12,014 | -6,435 | 95,537 | 116,763 | 192,317 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 1,687,000 | 1,400,960 | 1,089,800 | 1,079,540 | 1,014,290 | 714,074 | 666,902 | 667,695 | 690,659 | 723,923 | 736 | 770,362 | 814,821 | 582,697 | 596,527 | 612,967 | 635,255 | 727,509 | 730,078 | 758,382 |
| Return on total capital | 33.86% | 41.10% | 61.76% | 57.31% | 58.62% | 84.99% | 81.17% | 94.26% | 95.90% | 86.97% | 73,097.42% | 52.02% | 35.86% | 20.62% | 10.68% | -1.96% | -1.01% | 13.13% | 15.99% | 25.36% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT (ttm) ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $571,189K ÷ ($—K + $1,687,000K)
= 33.86%
The Return on Total Capital for Viper Energy Ut has shown significant fluctuations over the quarters. From a peak of 73,097.42% in June 2022 to a low of -1.96% in March 2021. These extreme variations could be due to exceptional or abnormal items affecting the capital base or the return generated. While extreme growth rates can indicate strong performance, they may also signal anomalies in the data that could require further investigation. It is essential to assess the underlying reasons for such fluctuations to better understand the true financial performance of the company. Overall, the return on total capital has generally been positive, showcasing the company's ability to generate profits relative to its invested capital.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024