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DIAMONDBACK ENERGY INC (FANG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:FANG - Nasdaq - US25278X1090 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

137.4  -2.37 (-1.7%)

After market: 137.4 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to FANG. FANG was compared to 211 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. FANG scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. FANG has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

FANG had positive earnings in the past year.
FANG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years FANG 4 years were profitable.
FANG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B -4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.64%, FANG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.51% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.27%, FANG is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.72% of the companies in the same industry.
FANG's Return On Invested Capital of 6.50% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FANG outperforms 56.40% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FANG is significantly below the industry average of 23.70%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.50%) for FANG is well below the 3 year average (13.71%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that FANG had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.64%
ROE 10.27%
ROIC 6.5%
ROA(3y)10.76%
ROA(5y)3.23%
ROE(3y)18.84%
ROE(5y)4.64%
ROIC(3y)13.71%
ROIC(5y)11.82%
FANG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFANG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

FANG's Profit Margin of 30.67% is amongst the best of the industry. FANG outperforms 82.94% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FANG has grown nicely.
FANG has a better Operating Margin (40.96%) than 85.78% of its industry peers.
FANG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of FANG (70.81%) is better than 81.04% of its industry peers.
FANG's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 40.96%
PM (TTM) 30.67%
GM 70.81%
OM growth 3Y-10.89%
OM growth 5Y2.54%
PM growth 3Y-2.26%
PM growth 5Y37.7%
GM growth 3Y-4.27%
GM growth 5Y-1.55%
FANG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFANG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100 -150

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2. Health

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 more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, FANG has more shares outstanding
FANG has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
FANG Yearly Shares OutstandingFANG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
FANG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFANG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.30, we must say that FANG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.30, FANG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.29% of the companies in the same industry.
FANG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
FANG has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.34) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.34
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.3
ROIC/WACC0.81
WACC8.01%
FANG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFANG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

FANG has a Current Ratio of 0.86. 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 Current ratio, with a value of 0.86, FANG is doing worse than 65.40% of the companies in the same industry.
FANG has a Quick Ratio of 0.86. This is a bad value and indicates that FANG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of FANG (0.83) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.86
Quick Ratio 0.83
FANG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFANG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

FANG shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -12.66%.
FANG shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 19.84% yearly.
FANG shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 47.89%.
The Revenue has been growing by 22.79% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.66%
EPS 3Y12.48%
EPS 5Y19.84%
EPS Q2Q%0.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)47.89%
Revenue growth 3Y17.64%
Revenue growth 5Y22.79%
Sales Q2Q%81.77%

3.2 Future

FANG is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 0.86% yearly.
FANG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.61% yearly.
EPS Next Y-14.12%
EPS Next 2Y-9.69%
EPS Next 3Y0.09%
EPS Next 5Y0.86%
Revenue Next Year33.45%
Revenue Next 2Y14.53%
Revenue Next 3Y11.39%
Revenue Next 5Y8.61%

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 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B
FANG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFANG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5 10 15 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

FANG is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.54.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FANG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FANG is cheaper than 76.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.15. FANG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
FANG is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.50.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FANG is valued a bit cheaper than 63.03% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.60, FANG is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.54
Fwd PE 10.5
FANG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFANG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FANG is valued a bit cheaper than 64.93% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.04
FANG Per share dataFANG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of FANG may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.43
EPS Next 2Y-9.69%
EPS Next 3Y0.09%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

FANG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.84%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.66, FANG has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
FANG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.42.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.84%

5.2 History

The dividend of FANG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 57.49%!
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)57.49%
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 2 4 6 8

5.3 Sustainability

33.39% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FANG. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
FANG's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP33.39%
EPS Next 2Y-9.69%
EPS Next 3Y0.09%
FANG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFANG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B -4B
FANG Dividend Payout.FANG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FANG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

DIAMONDBACK ENERGY INC

NASDAQ:FANG (6/30/2025, 8:04:14 PM)

After market: 137.4 0 (0%)

137.4

-2.37 (-1.7%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)05-05 2025-05-05/amc
Earnings (Next)08-04 2025-08-04/amc
Inst Owners60.03%
Inst Owner Change1.53%
Ins Owners35.52%
Ins Owner Change5.88%
Market Cap40.14B
Analysts83.78
Price Target188.21 (36.98%)
Short Float %3.5%
Short Ratio2.55
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.84%
Yearly Dividend6.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)57.49%
DP33.39%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date05-15 2025-05-15 (1)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.22%
Min EPS beat(2)6.66%
Max EPS beat(2)7.78%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.05%
Min EPS beat(4)-16.8%
Max EPS beat(4)7.78%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.61%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.58%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)1.42%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.78%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.44%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)6.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)3.11%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.45%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.24%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.1%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)7.8%
PT rev (1m)-2.32%
PT rev (3m)-11.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.83%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.44%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.55%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.79%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.54
Fwd PE 10.5
P/S 3.12
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 5.4
P/B 1.04
P/tB 1.04
EV/EBITDA 6.04
EPS(TTM)16.08
EY11.7%
EPS(NY)13.08
Fwd EY9.52%
FCF(TTM)-18.08
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)25.44
OCFY18.52%
SpS44.11
BVpS131.68
TBVpS131.68
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.43
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.64%
ROE 10.27%
ROCE 8.08%
ROIC 6.5%
ROICexc 6.68%
ROICexgc 6.68%
OM 40.96%
PM (TTM) 30.67%
GM 70.81%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)10.76%
ROA(5y)3.23%
ROE(3y)18.84%
ROE(5y)4.64%
ROIC(3y)13.71%
ROIC(5y)11.82%
ROICexc(3y)13.87%
ROICexc(5y)12.01%
ROICexgc(3y)13.87%
ROICexgc(5y)12.01%
ROCE(3y)17.06%
ROCE(5y)14.7%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-27.28%
ROICexcg growth 5Y2.37%
ROICexc growth 3Y-27.28%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.37%
OM growth 3Y-10.89%
OM growth 5Y2.54%
PM growth 3Y-2.26%
PM growth 5Y37.7%
GM growth 3Y-4.27%
GM growth 5Y-1.55%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.18
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.34
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 1.48
Cap/Depr 365.64%
Cap/Sales 98.68%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 84.89%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.86
Quick Ratio 0.83
Altman-Z 1.3
F-Score4
WACC8.01%
ROIC/WACC0.81
Cap/Depr(3y)314.79%
Cap/Depr(5y)256.28%
Cap/Sales(3y)66.3%
Cap/Sales(5y)61.08%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.66%
EPS 3Y12.48%
EPS 5Y19.84%
EPS Q2Q%0.89%
EPS Next Y-14.12%
EPS Next 2Y-9.69%
EPS Next 3Y0.09%
EPS Next 5Y0.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)47.89%
Revenue growth 3Y17.64%
Revenue growth 5Y22.79%
Sales Q2Q%81.77%
Revenue Next Year33.45%
Revenue Next 2Y14.53%
Revenue Next 3Y11.39%
Revenue Next 5Y8.61%
EBIT growth 1Y12.85%
EBIT growth 3Y4.83%
EBIT growth 5Y25.91%
EBIT Next Year118.21%
EBIT Next 3Y32.15%
EBIT Next 5Y19.39%
FCF growth 1Y-341.34%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y14.4%
OCF growth 3Y17.59%
OCF growth 5Y18.59%