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.

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1. FANG Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • FANG had positive earnings in the past year.
  • FANG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • 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.
FANG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFANG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5B -5B

1.2 Ratios

  • FANG has a Return On Assets of 2.33%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FANG outperforms 43.75% of its industry peers.
  • FANG has a Return On Equity (4.48%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.21%, FANG is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.73% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FANG is significantly below the industry average of 22.30%.
Industry RankSector 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%
FANG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFANG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

  • FANG has a Profit Margin (11.02%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FANG has declined.
  • The Operating Margin of FANG (33.36%) is better than 80.77% of its industry peers.
  • FANG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • FANG's Gross Margin of 68.69% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FANG outperforms 75.96% 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 RankSector 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%
FANG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFANG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 -50 -100 -150

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2. FANG Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FANG is still creating some value.
  • FANG has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for FANG has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for FANG is higher compared to a year ago.
FANG Yearly Shares OutstandingFANG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
FANG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFANG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

  • FANG has an Altman-Z score of 1.44. 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 (1.44) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • FANG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • FANG has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.37. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FANG outperforms 57.69% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.37
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.44
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC7.28%
FANG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFANG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

  • FANG has a Current 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.
  • FANG has a worse Current ratio (0.42) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.40 indicates that FANG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of FANG (0.40) is worse than 86.54% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.42
Quick Ratio 0.4
FANG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFANG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

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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!
  • 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

  • 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.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, FANG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.92% on average per year.
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

  • 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.
FANG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFANG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 5B 10B 15B
FANG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFANG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 5 10 15 20

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4. FANG Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.00, FANG is valued correctly.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FANG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.35% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.23. FANG is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • FANG is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.87.
  • FANG's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • FANG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.28.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16
Fwd PE 18.87
FANG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFANG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FANG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.60% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.77
FANG Per share dataFANG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.51
EPS Next 2Y6.22%
EPS Next 3Y11.57%

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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.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.47, FANG has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • FANG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.37%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of FANG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 21.95%!
  • 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
FANG Yearly Dividends per shareFANG Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2 4 6 8

5.3 Sustainability

  • FANG pays out 69.81% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • FANG's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP69.81%
EPS Next 2Y6.22%
EPS Next 3Y11.57%
FANG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFANG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B -2B 4B -4B
FANG Dividend Payout.FANG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FANG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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FANG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

DIAMONDBACK ENERGY INC

NASDAQ:FANG (3/20/2026, 6:51:34 PM)

After market: 190.1 -2.44 (-1.27%)

192.54

+2.23 (+1.17%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-23
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners63.84%
Inst Owner Change0.3%
Ins Owners0.73%
Ins Owner Change-4.91%
Market Cap54.31B
Revenue(TTM)15.03B
Net Income(TTM)1.66B
Analysts84.21
Price Target187.56 (-2.59%)
Short Float %4.85%
Short Ratio3.12
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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
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 RankSector Rank
PE 16
Fwd PE 18.87
P/S 3.61
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 6.2
P/B 1.47
P/tB 1.47
EV/EBITDA 6.77
EPS(TTM)12.03
EY6.25%
EPS(NY)10.2
Fwd EY5.3%
FCF(TTM)-2.49
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)31.05
OCFY16.13%
SpS53.27
BVpS131.07
TBVpS131.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.51
Graham Number188.35
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC7.28%
ROIC/WACC0.85
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 16 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.47.


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%.