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VNOM's Sortino Ratio of 1.43 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 1.43 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jul 17, 2026).

Unlike other measures, Sortino only focuses on downside volatility (losses), making it particularly useful for investors more concerned about protecting against drawdowns than overall price swings.

VNOM Sortino Ratio Rank


VNOM Sortino Ratio Rank: 68.268
Above Average

VNOM ranks above 68.2% of all investments in our database based on Sortino Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating above-average returns relative to downside risk taken. Securities are ranked from 0 (worst) to 100 (best).

What moves the rank

  • Strong returns with minimal downside volatility → Higher rank
  • Severe or frequent drawdowns → Lower rank
  • Upside volatility → No impact (Sortino doesn't penalize upside swings)

What you can do with this information

  • Above-average downside protection with room for improvement
  • Compare against category peers to gauge relative positioning
  • Monitor for movement toward top tier or decline toward median
  • Consider pairing with top-tier holdings to improve portfolio risk profile

VNOM Sortino Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows VNOM's Sortino Ratio relative to all stocks on our platform, with color zones indicating percentile rankings. Higher ratios indicate better downside-adjusted returns.


  • Red zone (bottom 25%): -0.35 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): -0.35 to 1.78
  • Green zone (top 25%): 1.78 or higher
  • Top 1%: 5.84+
  • Median: 0.65 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar stocks

The table compares Viper Energy Partners LP's Sortino Ratio with other stocks in the Oil & Gas Midstream industry across multiple time periods, showing how VNOM's risk-adjusted performance compares to industry peers.

Data shows 1-, 5-, and 10-year periods, plus each stock's all-time average, as of Jul 17, 2026.


SymbolName1Y Sortino Ratio5Y Sortino Ratio10Y Sortino RatioAll Time Sortino Ratio
INSWInternational Seaways, Inc.4.70
TRPTC Energy Corporation4.11
TENTsakos Energy Navigation Ltd3.81
PBTPermian Basin Royalty Trust3.63
FROFrontline Ltd.3.32
TRGPTarga Resources Corp.3.21
STNGScorpio Tankers Inc.3.15
DTMDT Midstream, Inc.3.08
PBAPembina Pipeline Corporation3.07
PAGPPlains GP Holdings, L.P.3.02
VNOMViper Energy Partners LP1.43

S&P 500 Index

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Historical Sortino Ratio

The chart shows VNOM's rolling Sortino ratio over time compared to your chosen benchmark. Rising trends indicate improving returns relative to downside risk, while declining trends may signal deteriorating risk-adjusted performance or increased volatility during market stress. Use multiple timeframes to distinguish short-term fluctuations from long-term patterns.

Identify market cycles by observing when VNOM consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.


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