DIAMONDBACK ENERGY INC (FANG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:FANG • US25278X1090
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This FANG fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. FANG Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year FANG was profitable.
- FANG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years FANG has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years FANG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- FANG's Return On Assets of 2.33% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FANG outperforms 43.54% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of 4.48%, FANG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.58% of the companies in the same industry.
- FANG's Return On Invested Capital of 6.21% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FANG outperforms 56.46% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FANG is significantly below the industry average of 23.05%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.33% | ||
| ROE | 4.48% | ||
| ROIC | 6.21% |
ROA(3y)6.01%
ROA(5y)8.83%
ROE(3y)10.68%
ROE(5y)15.81%
ROIC(3y)8.78%
ROIC(5y)12.79%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 11.02%, FANG is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- FANG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of FANG (33.36%) is better than 79.90% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FANG has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of FANG (68.69%) is better than 75.60% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FANG has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 33.36% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.02% | ||
| GM | 68.69% |
OM growth 3Y-21.49%
OM growth 5Y11.06%
PM growth 3Y-37.46%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.57%
GM growth 5Y-0.16%
2. FANG Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- FANG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- FANG has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- FANG has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, FANG has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.44, we must say that FANG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- FANG has a Altman-Z score (1.44) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37 indicates that FANG is not too dependend on debt financing.
- FANG has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.37) than 60.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.44 |
ROIC/WACC0.84
WACC7.38%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.42 indicates that FANG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.42, FANG is not doing good in the industry: 86.12% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- FANG has a Quick Ratio of 0.42. This is a bad value and indicates that FANG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.40, FANG is doing worse than 85.65% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.4 |
3. FANG Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for FANG have decreased strongly by -25.00% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, FANG shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 31.67% on average per year.
- The Revenue has grown by 35.79% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- The Revenue has been growing by 39.81% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25%
EPS 3Y-20.61%
EPS 5Y31.67%
EPS Q2Q%-52.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.79%
Revenue growth 3Y15.93%
Revenue growth 5Y39.81%
Sales Q2Q%-9.03%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, FANG will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.66% on average per year.
- FANG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.92% yearly.
EPS Next Y-15.2%
EPS Next 2Y6.22%
EPS Next 3Y11.57%
EPS Next 5Y9.66%
Revenue Next Year-2.59%
Revenue Next 2Y0.52%
Revenue Next 3Y2.32%
Revenue Next 5Y1.92%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. FANG Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.38, the valuation of FANG can be described as correct.
- FANG's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FANG is cheaper than 64.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.50, FANG is valued a bit cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.32 indicates a rather expensive valuation of FANG.
- FANG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.67, FANG is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- FANG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FANG is cheaper than 71.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.8 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.52
EPS Next 2Y6.22%
EPS Next 3Y11.57%
5. FANG Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- FANG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.21%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.30, FANG has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, FANG has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.21% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of FANG grows each year by 21.95%, which is quite nice.
- FANG has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- FANG has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)21.95%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- 69.81% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FANG. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of FANG is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP69.81%
EPS Next 2Y6.22%
EPS Next 3Y11.57%
FANG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
197.06
+5.28 (+2.75%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04/amc
Inst Owners63.84%
Inst Owner Change0.3%
Ins Owners0.73%
Ins Owner Change-20.67%
Market Cap55.43B
Revenue(TTM)15.03B
Net Income(TTM)1.66B
Analysts84.21
Price Target187.56 (-4.82%)
Short Float %4.85%
Short Ratio3.12
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.21% |
Yearly Dividend4.02
Dividend Growth(5Y)21.95%
DP69.81%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-05 2026-03-05 (1.05)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-7.4%
Min EPS beat(2)-18%
Max EPS beat(2)3.2%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.51%
Min EPS beat(4)-18%
Max EPS beat(4)7.78%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.29%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.82%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.01%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.67%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.15%
Max Revenue beat(2)9.18%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.7%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)9.18%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)6.01%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.82%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.83%
PT rev (1m)-0.24%
PT rev (3m)1.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.73%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.95%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)5.41%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.85%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.32 | ||
| P/S | 3.69 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 6.33 | ||
| P/B | 1.5 | ||
| P/tB | 1.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.8 |
EPS(TTM)12.03
EY6.1%
EPS(NY)10.2
Fwd EY5.18%
FCF(TTM)-2.5
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)31.13
OCFY15.8%
SpS53.42
BVpS131.43
TBVpS131.43
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.52
Graham Number188.62
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.33% | ||
| ROE | 4.48% | ||
| ROCE | 7.54% | ||
| ROIC | 6.21% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.22% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.22% | ||
| OM | 33.36% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.02% | ||
| GM | 68.69% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)6.01%
ROA(5y)8.83%
ROE(3y)10.68%
ROE(5y)15.81%
ROIC(3y)8.78%
ROIC(5y)12.79%
ROICexc(3y)8.89%
ROICexc(5y)12.98%
ROICexgc(3y)8.89%
ROICexgc(5y)12.98%
ROCE(3y)10.65%
ROCE(5y)15.52%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-34.85%
ROICexgc growth 5Y17.23%
ROICexc growth 3Y-34.85%
ROICexc growth 5Y17.23%
OM growth 3Y-21.49%
OM growth 5Y11.06%
PM growth 3Y-37.46%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.57%
GM growth 5Y-0.16%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.21
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.37 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 187.79% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 62.96% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 32.34 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.14% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.44 |
F-Score5
WACC7.38%
ROIC/WACC0.84
Cap/Depr(3y)290.45%
Cap/Depr(5y)262.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)75.17%
Cap/Sales(5y)59.14%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25%
EPS 3Y-20.61%
EPS 5Y31.67%
EPS Q2Q%-52.2%
EPS Next Y-15.2%
EPS Next 2Y6.22%
EPS Next 3Y11.57%
EPS Next 5Y9.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.79%
Revenue growth 3Y15.93%
Revenue growth 5Y39.81%
Sales Q2Q%-9.03%
Revenue Next Year-2.59%
Revenue Next 2Y0.52%
Revenue Next 3Y2.32%
Revenue Next 5Y1.92%
EBIT growth 1Y6.66%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.98%
EBIT growth 5Y55.27%
EBIT Next Year74.58%
EBIT Next 3Y25.98%
EBIT Next 5Y18.39%
FCF growth 1Y86.92%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y36.57%
OCF growth 3Y11.46%
OCF growth 5Y32.83%
DIAMONDBACK ENERGY INC / FANG Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of DIAMONDBACK ENERGY INC (FANG) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to FANG.
What is the valuation status of DIAMONDBACK ENERGY INC (FANG) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to DIAMONDBACK ENERGY INC (FANG). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of FANG stock?
DIAMONDBACK ENERGY INC (FANG) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the valuation of DIAMONDBACK ENERGY INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DIAMONDBACK ENERGY INC (FANG) is 16.38 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.5.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for FANG stock?
The dividend rating of DIAMONDBACK ENERGY INC (FANG) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 69.81%.