Diamondback Energy (XSWX:FANG) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


XSWX:FANG Diamondback Energy Inc XSWX:FANG
68 GF Score
Price CHF138.94
GF Value CHF154.21
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What is Diamondback Energy Moat Score?

Diamondback Energy XSWX:FANG 68 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FANG with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF154.21. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Oil & Gas companies, Diamondback Energy ranks better than 87.22% on this metric.

Diamondback Energy has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Diamondback Energy has Narrow Moat: Diamondback Energy Inc has a modest moat due to its cost advantages in shale oil production and a strong distribution network. However, the volatile nature of the energy market and lack of significant differentiation in technology or brand strength limit its moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Diamondback Energy might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Diamondback Energy  (XSWX:FANG) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Diamondback Energy Moat Score Related Terms

XSWX:FANG vs : Moat Score Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Diamondback Energy's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Diamondback Energy (XSWX:FANG) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Diamondback Energy ranks #133 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Diamondback Energy's Moat Score too high?
Diamondback Energy's current Moat Score is 4. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Diamondback Energy's value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Diamondback Energy ranks #133 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Diamondback Energy has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diamondback Energy's Moat Score compare to ?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Diamondback Energy ranks #133 out of 1041 companies for Moat Score. This places Diamondback Energy in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Diamondback Energy's value of 4 is 300% 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 Moat Score for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Moat Score among Oil & Gas companies is 1.00, based on 1,041 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Moat Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Diamondback Energy's current Moat Score of 4 is 300% 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Moat Score is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diamondback Energy's current Moat Score is 4. 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 Moat Score of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF154.21, compared to a current price of CHF138.94 — trading 9.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Diamondback Energy's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Diamondback Energy (XSWX:FANG), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 03, 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 undervalued. The current stock price of CHF138.94 is trading 9.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF154.21.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:FANG:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: CHF154.21 vs. price of CHF138.94 (9.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Oil & Gas median (#133 of 1041)

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
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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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