The historical rank and industry rank for Diamondback Energy's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:FANG'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -160.98 Med: 31.31 Max: 45.85
Current: 1.88
XSWX:FANG's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 57.73% of 918
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.41
vs XSWX:FANG: 1.88
Diamondback Energy (XSWX:FANG) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Diamondback Energy Net Margin % Related Terms
Diamondback Energy Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Diamondback Energy's Net 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.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Diamondback Energy's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Diamondback Energy's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Diamondback Energy's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 (XSWX:FANG) has a Net Margin % of 0.59% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Diamondback Energy and its competitors. This is 98% below median its historical median of 31.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Diamondback Energy ranks #530 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 57.7%.
Is Diamondback Energy's Net Margin % too high?
Diamondback Energy's current Net Margin % of 0.59% is 98% below median its 10-year median of 31.31. The Oil & Gas industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. Diamondback Energy's value of 0.59% is 82.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Diamondback Energy ranks #530 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Net Margin % compare to ?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Diamondback Energy ranks #530 out of 918 companies for Net Margin %. This places Diamondback Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. Diamondback Energy's value of 0.59% is 82.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 31.31 vs. the industry median of 3.41, Diamondback Energy has consistently been below 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 Net Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Net Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.41, based on 918 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Diamondback Energy's current Net Margin % of 0.59% is 82.7% below 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Diamondback Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diamondback Energy's current Net Margin % is 0.59%, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 31.31. 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 Net Margin % of 0.59%. 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 Net Margin % is 0.59%, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 31.31 and 82.7% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.41. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Diamondback Energy (XSWX:FANG), the current Net Margin % is 0.59% 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 (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:
Net Margin %: 0.59% (98% below median its 10-year median of 31.31)
GF Value™: CHF154.21 vs. price of CHF138.94 (9.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 82.7% below the Oil & Gas median (#530 of 918)
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 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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