Diamondback Energy (FRA:7DB) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.93 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 17% Below Median

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FRA:7DB Diamondback Energy Inc FRA:7DB
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Price €165.70
GF Value €165.53
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Diamondback Energy Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Diamondback Energy FRA:7DB -1.56% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.93 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 5.94. GuruFocus rates FRA:7DB with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €165.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 705 Oil & Gas companies, Diamondback Energy ranks worse than 88.94% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-16), Diamondback Energy's current share price is €165.70. Diamondback Energy's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €33.64. Diamondback Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 4.93.

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

FRA:7DB' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.28   Med: 5.94   Max: 9.31
Current: 4.94

During the past years, Diamondback Energy's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 9.31. The lowest was 2.28. And the median was 5.94.

FRA:7DB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
88.94% of 705 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.04 vs FRA:7DB: 4.94

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Diamondback Energy's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €12.877. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €33.64 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Diamondback Energy  (FRA:7DB) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Diamondback Energy Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Diamondback Energy Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Diamondback Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio Chart

Diamondback Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Diamondback Energy Quarterly Data
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FRA:7DB vs OXY, DVN, EQT: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Diamondback Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Diamondback Energy Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=165.70/33.64
=4.93

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=12.877/330.2130*330.2130
=12.877

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Diamondback Energy Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 1.396 241.018 1.913
201609 1.641 241.428 2.244
201612 2.183 241.432 2.986
201703 2.356 243.801 3.191
201706 2.438 244.955 3.287
201709 2.569 246.819 3.437
201712 3.356 246.524 4.495
201803 3.917 249.554 5.183
201806 4.549 251.989 5.961
201809 4.631 252.439 6.058
201812 4.479 251.233 5.887
201903 4.622 254.202 6.004
201906 5.460 256.143 7.039
201909 5.427 256.759 6.980
201912 6.101 256.974 7.840
202003 5.122 258.115 6.553
202006 2.380 257.797 3.049
202009 3.868 260.280 4.907
202012 3.992 260.474 5.061
202103 6.025 264.877 7.511
202106 7.691 271.696 9.347
202109 8.907 274.310 10.722
202112 9.878 278.802 11.700
202203 12.216 287.504 14.031
202206 14.744 296.311 16.431
202209 13.997 296.808 15.572
202212 10.670 296.797 11.871
202303 9.761 301.836 10.679
202306 9.702 305.109 10.500
202309 12.174 307.789 13.061
202312 11.370 306.746 12.240
202403 11.433 312.332 12.088
202406 12.881 314.175 13.539
202409 11.601 315.301 12.150
202412 12.071 315.605 12.630
202503 12.875 319.799 13.294
202506 10.835 322.561 11.092
202509 11.522 324.800 11.714
202512 9.985 324.054 10.175
202603 12.877 330.213 12.877

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 4.93 mean?
Diamondback Energy (FRA:7DB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.93 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Diamondback Energy and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 5.94. Over the past decade, Diamondback Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.28 to 9.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Diamondback Energy ranks #627 out of 705 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 88.9%.
Is Diamondback Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Diamondback Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.93 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 5.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.28 to a high of 9.31. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.04. Diamondback Energy's value of 4.93 is 374% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Diamondback Energy ranks #627 out of 705 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Diamondback Energy has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diamondback Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to OXY and DVN?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Diamondback Energy ranks #627 out of 705 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Diamondback Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.04. Diamondback Energy's value of 4.93 is 374% above this benchmark. Historically, Diamondback Energy's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.28 to 9.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.94 vs. the industry median of 1.04, 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 PS Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.04, based on 705 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Diamondback Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.93 is 374% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue 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 PS Ratio is 1.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diamondback Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.93, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 5.94. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diamondback Energy (FRA:7DB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €165.53, compared to a current price of €165.70 — trading 0.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.93, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 5.94 and 374% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.04. Diamondback Energy's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Diamondback Energy (FRA:7DB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.93 as of Jul. 16, 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 (FRA:7DB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diamondback Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €165.70 is trading 0.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €165.53. GuruFocus considers Diamondback Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:7DB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.93 (17% below median its 10-year median of 5.94)
  • GF Value™: €165.53 vs. price of €165.70 (0.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 374% above the Oil & Gas median (#627 of 705)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:7DB 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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