DIAMONDBACK ENERGY INC (FANG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:FANG • US25278X1090
Current stock price
182.37 USD
+5.36 (+3.03%)
At close:
183.22 USD
+0.85 (+0.47%)
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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
- FANG had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year FANG had a positive cash flow from operations.
- FANG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years FANG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- FANG has a Return On Assets (2.33%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 4.48%, FANG is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.06% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of FANG (6.21%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- FANG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.78%. This is significantly below the industry average of 22.51%.
| 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
- With a Profit Margin value of 11.02%, FANG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FANG has declined.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 33.36%, FANG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FANG has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 68.69%, FANG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.85% of the companies in the same industry.
- FANG's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FANG is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, FANG has less shares outstanding
- FANG has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- FANG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- FANG has an Altman-Z score of 1.40. This is a bad value and indicates that FANG is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- FANG has a Altman-Z score (1.40) 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.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.37, FANG is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.4 |
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC7.24%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.42 indicates that FANG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- FANG's Current ratio of 0.42 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FANG is outperformed by 87.92% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.40 indicates that FANG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- FANG has a worse Quick ratio (0.40) than 86.96% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.4 |
3. FANG Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- FANG shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -25.00%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 31.67% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- FANG shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 35.79%.
- Measured over the past years, FANG shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 39.81% on average per year.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.66% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- 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-7.31%
Revenue Next 2Y0.18%
Revenue Next 3Y2.46%
Revenue Next 5Y1.92%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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 15.16, the valuation of FANG can be described as correct.
- 64.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FANG, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FANG to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.71), we can say FANG is valued slightly cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.88, FANG is valued on the expensive side.
- FANG's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- FANG is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.83, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FANG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FANG is cheaper than 71.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.55 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.48
EPS Next 2Y6.22%
EPS Next 3Y11.57%
5. FANG Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- FANG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.37%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- FANG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.47.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, FANG pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.37% |
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.
- The dividend of FANG decreased 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
182.37
+5.36 (+3.03%)
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-4.91%
Market Cap51.44B
Revenue(TTM)15.03B
Net Income(TTM)1.66B
Analysts84.21
Price Target187.56 (2.85%)
Short Float %5.2%
Short Ratio4.29
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.37% |
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)-11.23%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.55%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.88 | ||
| P/S | 3.42 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 5.87 | ||
| P/B | 1.39 | ||
| P/tB | 1.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.55 |
EPS(TTM)12.03
EY6.6%
EPS(NY)10.2
Fwd EY5.59%
FCF(TTM)-2.49
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)31.05
OCFY17.02%
SpS53.27
BVpS131.07
TBVpS131.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.48
Graham Number188.35
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 | 1.4 |
F-Score5
WACC7.24%
ROIC/WACC0.86
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-7.31%
Revenue Next 2Y0.18%
Revenue Next 3Y2.46%
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 3 / 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 15.16 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.39.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for FANG stock?
The dividend rating of DIAMONDBACK ENERGY INC (FANG) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 69.81%.