Which Is a Better Investment, New Fortress Energy Inc. or Viper Energy, Inc. Stock?

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Sifting through countless of stocks in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry can be tedious, and sometimes two stocks are just too similar to judge which is the better investment. If you’re on the fence about investing in Viper Energy, Inc. or New Fortress Energy Inc. because you’re not sure how they measure up, it’s important to compare them on a few factors before making your decision.

Read on to learn how Viper Energy, Inc. and New Fortress Energy Inc. compare based on key financial metrics to determine which better meets your investment needs.

About Viper Energy, Inc. and New Fortress Energy Inc.

Viper Energy, Inc. owns and acquires mineral and royalty interests in oil and natural gas properties in the Permian Basin, North America. Viper Energy Partners GP LLC operates as the general partner of the company. The company was formerly known as Viper Energy Partners LP and changed its name to Viper Energy, Inc. in November 2023. Viper Energy, Inc. was founded in 2013 and is based in Midland, Texas.

New Fortress Energy Inc. operates as an integrated gas-to-power energy infrastructure company that provides energy and development services to end-users worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Terminals and Infrastructure, and Ships. The Terminals and Infrastructure segment engages in the natural gas procurement and liquefaction; and logistics, shipping, facilities and conversion, or development of natural gas-fired power generation. The Ships segment offers floating storage and regasification units (FRSU) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers which are leased to customers under long-term or spot arrangements. The company operates LNG storage and regasification facility at the Port of Montego Bay, Jamaica; marine LNG storage and regasification facility in Old Harbour, Jamaica; Dual-fired combined heat and power facility in Clarendon, Jamaica; landed micro-fuel handling facility in San Juan, Puerto Rico; LNG receiving facility and gas-fired power plant in Baja California Sur, Mexico; and LNG receiving facility in southern coast of Brazil, as well as a Miami facility. New Fortress Energy Inc. was founded in 1998 and is based in New York, New York.

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As of April 1, 2025, Viper Energy, Inc. had a $6.0 billion market capitalization, compared to the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels median of $1.6 million. Viper Energy, Inc.’s stock is down 6.4% in 2025, up 1.6% in the previous five trading days and up 18.42% in the past year.

Currently, Viper Energy, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 11.9. Viper Energy, Inc.’s trailing 12-month revenue is $817.2 million with a 44.0% net profit margin. Year-over-year quarterly sales growth most recently was 11.7%. Analysts expect adjusted earnings to reach $2.032 per share for the current fiscal year. Viper Energy, Inc. currently has a 5.5% dividend yield.

As of April 1, 2025, New Fortress Energy Inc. had a $2.1 billion market cap, putting it in the 59th percentile of all stocks. New Fortress Energy Inc.’s stock is down 43.3% in 2025, down 22.6% in the previous five trading days and down 75.22% in the past year.

Currently, New Fortress Energy Inc. does not have a price-earnings ratio. New Fortress Energy Inc.’s trailing 12-month revenue is $2.4 billion with a -11.5% net profit margin. Year-over-year quarterly sales growth most recently was -8.7%. Analysts expect adjusted earnings to reach $0.453 per share for the current fiscal year. New Fortress Energy Inc. does not currently pay a dividend.

How We Compare Viper Energy, Inc. and New Fortress Energy Inc. Stock Grades

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