Barnwell Industries Inc (BRN)vsDiamondback Energy Inc (FANG)
BRN
Barnwell Industries Inc
$1.01
+3.59%
ENERGY · Cap: $15.01M
FANG
Diamondback Energy Inc
$185.65
+0.62%
ENERGY · Cap: $57.40B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Diamondback Energy Inc generates 139224% more annual revenue ($16.25B vs $11.66M). FANG leads profitability with a 9.0% profit margin vs -46.7%. BRN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.60. FANG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
BRN
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
FANG
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BRN.
Margin of Safety
+46.8%
Fair Value
$317.93
Current Price
$185.65
$132.28 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 48.5%
Revenue surging 52.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 179.5% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 2.6B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -80.0% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 0.6%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 4.2% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRN
The strongest argument for BRN centers on Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.60 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : FANG
The strongest argument for FANG centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 52.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRN
The primary concerns for BRN are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : FANG
The primary concerns for FANG are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRN profiles as a turnaround stock while FANG is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FANG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.41 — expect wider price swings.
FANG is growing revenue faster at 52.5% — sustainability is the question.
FANG generates stronger free cash flow (2.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FANG scores higher overall (69/100 vs 39/100) and 52.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Barnwell Industries Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Barnwell Industries, Inc. acquires, develops, produces and sells oil and natural gas in Canada. The company is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Diamondback Energy is a company engaged in hydrocarbon exploration and headquartered in Midland, Texas.
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