Viper Energy Ut (VNOM)

Debt-to-capital ratio

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
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
Debt-to-capital 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

December 31, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $—K ÷ ($—K + $1,687,000K)
= 0.00

The debt-to-capital ratio for Viper Energy Ut has consistently been 0.00 for all the reported periods from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has not utilized debt as a source of capital and has funded its operations primarily through equity or internal funds. A debt-to-capital ratio of 0.00 suggests that the company operates with minimal financial leverage and has a conservative capital structure. This low ratio could imply lower financial risk and greater financial stability for the company, as it is not heavily reliant on borrowed funds to finance its operations or investments. However, it is essential to consider the potential implications of such a low debt-to-capital ratio on the company's ability to efficiently utilize debt for potential growth opportunities or tax advantages.