Diamondback Energy (FRA:7DB) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 1.76% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:7DB Diamondback Energy Inc FRA:7DB
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What is Diamondback Energy Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Diamondback Energy FRA:7DB -0.77% 69 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.76% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:7DB with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €163.99 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt. It is calculated as the positive value of Interest Expense divided by its average total debt. Total debt equals to Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. Diamondback Energy's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €218 Mil. Diamondback Energy's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €12,364 Mil. Therefore, Diamondback Energy's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.76%.


Diamondback Energy  (FRA:7DB) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.


Diamondback Energy Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Diamondback Energy Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Diamondback Energy's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Diamondback Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Diamondback Energy Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 1.16 1.49 1.77 2.55 1.76

FRA:7DB vs OXY, DVN, EQT: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Diamondback Energy's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Diamondback Energy's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Diamondback Energy's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Diamondback Energy Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Diamondback Energy's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -226.31/( (12729.195+12706.666)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -226.31/12717.9305
=1.78 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=11531.625 + 1197.57
=12729.195

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=11722.004 + 984.662
=12706.666

Diamondback Energy's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -217.98/( (12706.666+12021.77)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -217.98/12364.218
=1.76 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=11722.004 + 984.662
=12706.666

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=11373.885 + 647.885
=12021.77

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Interest Expense data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) interest expense data. Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.76% mean?
Diamondback Energy (FRA:7DB) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.76% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Diamondback Energy and its competitors.
Is Diamondback Energy's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Diamondback Energy's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.76%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to OXY and DVN?
Diamondback Energy's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.76% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Diamondback Energy and its competitors. Diamondback Energy's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.76%. 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 €163.99, compared to a current price of €164.42 — trading 0.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.76%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Diamondback Energy (FRA:7DB), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.76% as of Mar. 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 €164.42 is trading 0.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €163.99. GuruFocus considers Diamondback Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:7DB:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 1.76%
  • GF Value™: €163.99 vs. price of €164.42 (0.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 10 warning signs

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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