Diamondback Energy (XSWX:FANG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.12 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — Near Median

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What is Diamondback Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Diamondback Energy XSWX:FANG +3.15% 62 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 2.16. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FANG with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF163.80. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 762 Oil & Gas companies, Diamondback Energy ranks worse than 70.87% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-19), Diamondback Energy's current share price is CHF168.52. Diamondback Energy's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF79.47. Diamondback Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.12.

The historical rank and industry rank for Diamondback Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:FANG' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61   Med: 2.16   Max: 3.02
Current: 2.15

During the past years, Diamondback Energy's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.02. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 2.16.

XSWX:FANG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
70.87% of 762 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.21 vs XSWX:FANG: 2.15

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Diamondback Energy's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF107.972. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is CHF79.47 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Diamondback Energy  (XSWX:FANG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Diamondback Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Diamondback Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Diamondback Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Diamondback Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Diamondback Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.22 2.33 2.29 2.12 1.70

Diamondback Energy Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.64 1.65 1.70 2.14 1.83

XSWX:FANG vs OXY, DVN, EOG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Diamondback Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Diamondback Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Diamondback Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Diamondback Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Diamondback Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Diamondback Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=168.52/79.47
=2.12

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Diamondback Energy's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Diamondback Energy's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=107.972/333.9520*333.9520
=107.972

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Diamondback Energy Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 31.351 241.428 43.366
201612 41.813 241.432 57.836
201703 47.477 243.801 65.033
201706 47.529 244.955 64.797
201709 48.028 246.819 64.983
201712 52.834 246.524 71.571
201803 52.077 249.554 69.689
201806 56.531 251.989 74.919
201809 58.225 252.439 77.026
201812 82.722 251.233 109.958
201903 83.709 254.202 109.971
201906 84.392 256.143 110.028
201909 86.371 256.759 112.338
201912 81.876 256.974 106.402
202003 77.964 258.115 100.871
202006 64.580 257.797 83.657
202009 55.363 260.280 71.033
202012 49.419 260.474 63.360
202103 54.832 264.877 69.131
202106 54.784 271.696 67.337
202109 58.612 274.310 71.356
202112 62.703 278.802 75.106
202203 66.704 287.504 77.480
202206 73.739 296.311 83.106
202209 76.714 296.808 86.314
202212 77.749 296.797 87.482
202303 78.808 301.836 87.193
202306 78.143 305.109 85.530
202309 81.903 307.789 88.865
202312 80.444 306.746 87.579
202403 84.455 312.332 90.301
202406 87.419 314.175 92.922
202409 108.320 315.301 114.727
202412 115.626 315.605 122.348
202503 118.330 319.799 123.567
202506 108.595 322.561 112.430
202509 108.472 324.800 111.528
202512 103.526 324.054 106.688
202603 102.076 330.213 103.232
202606 107.972 333.952 107.972

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.12 mean?
Diamondback Energy (XSWX:FANG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.12 as of Aug. 19, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Diamondback Energy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.16. Over the past decade, Diamondback Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 3.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Diamondback Energy ranks #540 out of 762 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 70.9%.
Is Diamondback Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Diamondback Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.12 is near median its 10-year median of 2.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 3.02. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Diamondback Energy's value of 2.12 is 75.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Diamondback Energy ranks #540 out of 762 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Diamondback Energy has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diamondback Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to OXY and DVN?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Diamondback Energy ranks #540 out of 762 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Diamondback Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Diamondback Energy's value of 2.12 is 75.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Diamondback Energy's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 3.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.16 vs. the industry median of 1.21, Diamondback Energy has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.21, based on 762 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Diamondback Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.12 is 75.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Diamondback Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diamondback Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Diamondback Energy stock overvalued right now?
Diamondback Energy (XSWX:FANG) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.12. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF163.80, compared to a current price of CHF168.52 — trading 2.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.16 and 75.2% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.21. Diamondback Energy's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Diamondback Energy (XSWX:FANG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12 as of Aug. 19, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Diamondback Energy (XSWX:FANG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diamondback Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF168.52 is trading 2.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF163.80.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:FANG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.12 (near median its 10-year median of 2.16)
  • GF Value™: CHF163.80 vs. price of CHF168.52 (2.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 75.2% above the Oil & Gas median (#540 of 762)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:FANG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Diamondback Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 500 West Texas Avenue, Suite 100, Midland, TX, USA, 79701
Diamondback is a crude oil and natural gas exploration and production firm whose operations represent a pure-play in the US Permian Basin. The company went public in 2012 and has established itself as a top-tier independent producer through disciplined acquisition and operational excellence. The company's most transformational transaction occurred in September 2024 with the completion of its $26 billion merger with Endeavor Energy Resources, which added around 470,000 net acres and doubled Diamondback's total acreage position. Diamondback boasts an enviable position in the Midland sub-basin, with some of the lowest unit costs among its Permian peers.
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