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FANG

S&P 500
Weak · 37/100

Diamondback Energy

Energy
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production

$187.80

2.3%

Updated Today 7:15 PM ET

Price — Past Year

▲ Up 23.3% over the last 12 months

Price 50-day average 200-day averageSource: Yahoo Finance · refreshed daily
Key Metrics

Market Cap

$51.62B

P/E

180.52x

Forward P/E (est.)

ROE

0.8%

Revenue Growth

18.1%

EPS Growth

-94.5%

Profit Margin

1.9%

FCF Yield

14.8%

Debt / Equity

0.39x

ROIC

2.0%

Interest Coverage

5.19x

Current Ratio

0.56x

Dividend Yield

2.3%

Implied Growth (rev. DCF)

Rating Score

37/100

Technical Analysis (Educational)
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Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what FANG's chart says today, with each tool explained.

Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. FANG trades near $187.80, around its 50-day average ($195.78) and 200-day average ($166.85). Price tangled in its moving averages means there is no clear trend — the stock is ranging.

Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 44 it is in neutral territory — neither stretched nor washed out.

MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently negative — short-term momentum is fading.

Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. FANG's is $7.70 (~4.1% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.

Support & resistance. Over the last month FANG found buyers near $180.44 (support) and sellers near $211.69 (resistance); its 52-week range is $134.30–$214.51. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.

Volume. The latest session traded 1.8× the 20-day average — heavier than usual, which adds conviction to the move. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.

Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.

Business Overview
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Diamondback Energy (FANG) is a large-cap company in the Oil & Gas Exploration & Production industry, part of the Energy sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $51.62B.

In its latest reported year it generated about $15.03B in revenue and $1.66B in net profit.

Our model rates FANG Weak (37/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.

Revenue Growth
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4Y CAGR

21.9%

Revenue moved from $6.80B in 2021 to $15.03B in 2025, a 21.9% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year grew a strong 18.1% year over year. Consistent top-line growth is one sign of healthy demand.

Profitability
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Gross Margin

67.8%

Operating Margin

8.4%

Net Margin

11.1%

ROE

0.8%

Diamondback Energy keeps about 1.9% of each sales dollar as net profit, with a 67.8% gross margin and 8.4% operating margin. Return on equity is 0.8% and return on invested capital about 2.0%. Thin margins leave less cushion if costs rise.

Debt Analysis
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Total Debt

$13.15B

Net Debt

$12.97B

Net Debt / EBITDA

10.25x

Debt / Equity

0.39x

Leverage: debt-to-equity is 0.4x, and operating profit covers interest about 5.2x, with a current ratio of 0.6x. That is a conservative balance sheet — a cushion in downturns. It carries roughly $13.15B of total debt against $174.00M of cash.

Cash Flow Analysis
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Operating CF

$8.76B

Free Cash Flow

$8.76B

FCF Margin

58.3%

In the latest year Diamondback Energy produced about $8.76B of operating cash flow and $8.76B of free cash flow after capital spending. That is a free-cash-flow yield of about 14.8% on today's price. Strong cash generation funds dividends, buybacks, and reinvestment.

Valuation Analysis
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P/E

180.52x

P/S

3.5x

P/B

1.14x

EV / EBITDA

10.45x

FANG trades at 180.5x trailing earnings, 3.5x sales, and 1.1x book value. That is a rich multiple that prices in a lot of future growth.

Metrics vs. Typical Range

Where this stock sits versus what most companies trade at.

TTM P/E
180.5xExpensive
Forward P/E
P/S ratio
3.5xExpensive
Revenue growth
18.1%Strong
EPS growth
-94.5%Weak
Gross margin
67.8%Strong
Net margin
1.9%Weak
ROE
0.8%Weak

Typical ranges are general references (e.g., many stocks trade at ~18–26x earnings), not hard rules. Context only — not investment advice.

Sector Peer Comparison

How FANG stacks up against its Energy peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.

In the Energy sector (21 S&P 500 companies), FANG ranks #21 of 21 by our overall rating. It trades at a premium versus the sector on earnings (180.5x P/E vs. 18.9x median) with a lower return on equity (0.8% vs. 14.8%) and faster revenue growth (18.1% vs. -0.4%).

P/E vs sector

180.5x

median 18.9x

ROE vs sector

0.8%

median 14.8%

Growth vs sector

18.1%

median -0.4%

Sector rank

#21

of 21 by rating

CompanyP/ERev Gr.Rating
FANGThis stock180.5x18.1%Weak· 37
OXY10.9x-8.0%Favorable· 65
DVN21.4x-1.5%Neutral· 50
EOG12.6x2.7%Favorable· 63
EQT9.6x50.8%Strong· 86
TPL49.1x15.3%Strong· 75
EXE6.4x170.6%Favorable· 68
COP17.8x1.4%Neutral· 51
Energy median18.9x-0.4%53/100

Valuation vs. quality map

sector medianOXYDVNEOGEQTTPLEXECOPFANGP/E — cheaper ←→ pricierROE — more profitable ↑

The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.

Compare side by side

Peers are the closest Energy companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 21 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.

5-Year Projection Model

Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.

2030 price target (Base Case)

$1,465.15$2,432.96

vs. $187.80 today · expected CAGR 51%67%

Metric20262027202820292030
Revenue$17.73B$20.92B$24.69B$29.13B$34.38B
Net income$1.95B$2.30B$2.72B$3.20B$3.78B
EPS$6.93$8.18$9.65$11.39$13.44
Share price (low)$755.71$891.74$1,052.25$1,241.65$1,465.15
Share price (high)$1,254.89$1,480.77$1,747.31$2,061.83$2,432.96
CAGR (low–high)302% / 568%118% / 181%78% / 110%60% / 82%51% / 67%

Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.

Bull Case

The case for FANG:

  • Revenue is growing 18.1% a year, a sign of real demand.
  • Healthy free-cash-flow yield (~14.8%) funds buybacks and dividends.
  • A conservative balance sheet (debt/equity 0.4x) lowers risk.
  • Pays a 2.3% dividend on top of any price gains.
Bear Case

The case against FANG:

  • Thin net margins (1.9%) leave little room for error.
  • A rich 180.5x earnings multiple prices in a lot of growth.
  • Our model's overall read is Weak (37/100).
Key Risks
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Valuation risk — at 180.5x earnings, disappointing results could compress the multiple.

Margin risk — thin profitability (1.9%) is vulnerable to cost or pricing pressure.

Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.

Investment Thesis
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On balance, the fundamentals screen weakly: Diamondback Energy is a large-cap energy business still growing nicely, with modest profitability, and a sound balance sheet. It trades at 180.5x earnings, which our model scores Weak (37/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.

Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.

Not advice. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.