Diamondback Energy (STU:7DB) FCF Margin %: 13.80% (As of Mar. 2026)


STU:7DB Diamondback Energy Inc STU:7DB
62 GF Score
Price €160.18
GF Value €164.91
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Diamondback Energy FCF Margin %?

Diamondback Energy STU:7DB -1.14% 62 FCF Margin % is 13.80% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:7DB with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €164.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 906 Oil & Gas companies, Diamondback Energy ranks worse than 70.97% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Diamondback Energy's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €503 Mil. Diamondback Energy's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,642 Mil. Therefore, Diamondback Energy's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.80%.

As of today, Diamondback Energy's current FCF Yield % is -1.52%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Diamondback Energy's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

STU:7DB' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -200.25   Med: -14.48   Max: 28.35
Current: -5.34


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Diamondback Energy was 28.35%. The lowest was -200.25%. And the median was -14.48%.

STU:7DB's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
70.97% of 906 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.285 vs STU:7DB: -5.34


Diamondback Energy FCF Margin % Related Terms


Diamondback Energy FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Diamondback Energy's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % Chart

Diamondback Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 24.75 28.35 14.46 -48.75 -4.71

Diamondback Energy Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF Margin % 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 16.45 -63.33 1.87 26.13 13.80

STU:7DB vs OXY, DVN, EOG: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Diamondback Energy's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Diamondback Energy's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Diamondback Energy's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Diamondback Energy FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Diamondback Energy's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-600.362/12749.366
=-4.71 %

Diamondback Energy's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=502.565/3641.65
=13.80 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of 13.80% mean?
Diamondback Energy (STU:7DB) has a FCF Margin % of 13.80% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Diamondback Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Diamondback Energy ranks #643 out of 906 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 71%.
Is Diamondback Energy's FCF Margin % too high?
Diamondback Energy's current FCF Margin % is 13.80%. The Oil & Gas industry median FCF Margin % is 3.29. Diamondback Energy's value of 13.80% is 320.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Diamondback Energy ranks #643 out of 906 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Diamondback Energy has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diamondback Energy's FCF Margin % compare to OXY and DVN?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Diamondback Energy ranks #643 out of 906 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Diamondback Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.29. Diamondback Energy's value of 13.80% is 320.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median FCF Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.29, based on 906 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Diamondback Energy's current FCF Margin % of 13.80% is 320.1% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Diamondback Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diamondback Energy's current FCF Margin % is 13.80%. 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 (STU:7DB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €164.91, compared to a current price of €160.18 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 13.80% and 320.1% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.29. Diamondback Energy's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Diamondback Energy (STU:7DB), the current FCF Margin % is 13.80% 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 (STU:7DB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diamondback Energy stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €160.18 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €164.91. GuruFocus considers Diamondback Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:7DB:

  • FCF Margin %: 13.80%
  • GF Value™: €164.91 vs. price of €160.18 (2.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 320.1% above the Oil & Gas median (#643 of 906)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU: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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