Viper Energy Ut (VNOM)

Debt-to-assets ratio

		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	Dec 31, 2019
Long-term debt	US$ in thousands	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Total assets	US$ in thousands	4,206,010	3,900,420	4,012,570	3,974,090	3,143,370	2,967,040	3,019,740	2,920,370	2,985,760	2,971,980	3,001,080	3,034,020	2,482,470	2,450,160	2,441,800	2,461,380	2,600,700	2,624,270	2,679,480	2,785,630
Debt-to-assets ratio		0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00

September 30, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-assets ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total assets
= $—K ÷ $4,206,010K
= 0.00

The debt-to-assets ratio for Viper Energy Ut has been consistently reported as 0.00 across all the periods provided in the table. This indicates that the company has not utilized any debt to finance its assets during these periods. A debt-to-assets ratio of 0.00 implies that the company's assets are entirely financed by equity, which may signify a strong financial position with lower financial risk and no debt obligations to service. It suggests that the company has been able to operate and grow its business without relying on borrowed funds, which could be viewed positively by investors and lenders. However, it is essential to consider the company's overall financial strategy and the reasons behind its decision to maintain a debt-free capital structure when evaluating its financial health and risk profile.