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Diamondback Energy Inc (FANG) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Diamondback Energy Inc stock (FANG) is currently trading at $196.02. Diamondback Energy Inc PE ratio is 34.39. Diamondback Energy Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 3.89. Analyst consensus price target for FANG is $201.81. WallStSmart rates FANG as Underperform.

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FANG

Diamondback Energy Inc

NASDAQENERGY
$196.02
$1.04 (-0.53%)
52W$110.97
$199.96
Target$201.81+3.0%

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FANG Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Diamondback Energy Inc (FANG)

Margin of Safety
-29.4%
Significantly Overvalued
FANG Fair Value
$130.64
Graham Formula
Current Price
$196.02
$65.38 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $130.64
Overvalued
Price $196.02
Graham IV $130.64
Analyst $201.81

FANG trades 29% above its Graham fair value of $130.64, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Diamondback Energy Inc (FANG) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

45
out of 100
Grade: D+
Hold
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in market cap, price/book, institutional own.. Concerns around peg ratio and return on equity. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.

Diamondback Energy Inc (FANG) Key Strengths (3)

Avg Score: 8.3/10
Market CapQuality
$55.59B9/10

Large-cap company with substantial market presence

Price/BookValuation
1.478/10

Trading at 1.47x book value, attractively priced

Institutional Own.Quality
65.12%8/10

65.12% held by institutions, strong professional interest

Supporting Valuation Data

FANG Target Price
$201.81
20% Upside

Diamondback Energy Inc (FANG) Areas to Watch (7)

Avg Score: 3.0/10
Operating MarginProfitability
-81.20%0/10

Losing money on operations

Revenue GrowthGrowth
-9.40%0/10

Revenue declining -9.40%, a shrinking business

Return on EquityProfitability
3.74%1/10

Very low returns on shareholder equity

PEG RatioValuation
103.602/10

Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium

Price/SalesValuation
3.896/10

Revenue is fairly priced at 3.89x sales

EPS GrowthGrowth
10.00%6/10

Solid earnings growth at 10.00%

Profit MarginProfitability
11.60%6/10

Decent profitability, keeps $12 per $100 revenue

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
34.39
Expensive
Trailing P/E
34.39
Expensive

Diamondback Energy Inc (FANG) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 45/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 8.3/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 3.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including Price/Book (1.47) suggest the stock is attractively priced.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (103.60), Price/Sales (3.89) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -9.40%, EPS Growth at 10.00%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 3.74%, Operating Margin at -81.20%, Profit Margin at 11.60%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 3.74% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -9.40% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Operating Margin and Revenue Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

FANG Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

FANG's Price-to-Sales ratio of 3.89x trades 45% below its historical average of 7.06x (40th percentile). The current valuation is 77% below its historical high of 17.09x set in Dec 2016, and 305% above its historical low of 0.96x in Mar 2020.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Diamondback Energy Inc (FANG) · ENERGYOIL & GAS E&P

The Big Picture

Diamondback Energy Inc faces headwinds with declining revenue, though profitability provides a cushion. Revenue reached 14.3B with 9% decline year-over-year. Profit margins of 11.6% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.

Key Findings

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 1.4B in free cash flow and 2.3B in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

Revenue Decline

Revenue contracted 9% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.

Low Return on Equity

ROE of 3.7% suggests the company isn't efficiently converting equity into profits.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can Diamondback Energy Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Sector dynamics: monitor OIL & GAS E&P industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Diamondback Energy Inc.

Bottom Line

Diamondback Energy Inc faces challenges with declining revenue. While profitability provides a buffer, the long-term trajectory needs to improve. Watch for management's strategic response and whether the company can stabilize or pivot to new growth drivers.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Diamondback Energy Inc(FANG)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

ENERGY

Industry

OIL & GAS E&P

Country

USA

Diamondback Energy is a company engaged in hydrocarbon exploration and headquartered in Midland, Texas.