Diamondback EnergySTU:7DB -1.62%62 ROA % is 0.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 98% below its 10-year median of 6.35. GuruFocus rates STU:7DB with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €163.99 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,025 Oil & Gas companies, Diamondback Energy ranks worse than 59.41% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Diamondback Energy's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €87 Mil.
Diamondback Energy's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €60,652 Mil. Therefore, Diamondback Energy's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.14%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Diamondback Energy's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:7DB'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.95 Med: 6.35 Max: 17.86
Current: 0.4
During the past 13 years, Diamondback Energy's highest ROA % was 17.86%. The lowest was -21.95%. And the median was 6.35%.
STU:7DB's ROA % is ranked worse than 59.41% of 1025
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.89
vs STU:7DB: 0.40
Diamondback Energy (STU:7DB) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Diamondback Energy ROA % Related Terms
Diamondback Energy ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Diamondback Energy's ROA % 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Diamondback Energy's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Diamondback Energy's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Diamondback Energy (STU:7DB) has a ROA % of 0.14% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Diamondback Energy and its competitors. This is 98% below median its historical median of 6.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Diamondback Energy ranks #609 out of 1025 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 59.4%.
Is Diamondback Energy's ROA % too high?
Diamondback Energy's current ROA % of 0.14% is 98% below median its 10-year median of 6.35. The Oil & Gas industry median ROA % is 1.89. Diamondback Energy's value of 0.14% is 92.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Diamondback Energy ranks #609 out of 1025 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 ROA % compare to OXY and DVN?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Diamondback Energy ranks #609 out of 1025 companies for ROA %. This places Diamondback Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.89. Diamondback Energy's value of 0.14% is 92.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.35 vs. the industry median of 1.89, 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 ROA % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median ROA % among Oil & Gas companies is 1.89, based on 1,025 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Diamondback Energy's current ROA % of 0.14% is 92.6% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Diamondback Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median ROA % is 1.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diamondback Energy's current ROA % is 0.14%, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 6.35. 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 €163.99, compared to a current price of €157.58 — trading 3.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.14%, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 6.35 and 92.6% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.89. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Diamondback Energy (STU:7DB), the current ROA % is 0.14% 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 €157.58 is trading 3.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €163.99.
GuruFocus considers Diamondback Energy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:7DB:
ROA %: 0.14% (98% below median its 10-year median of 6.35)
GF Value™: €163.99 vs. price of €157.58 (3.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 92.6% below the Oil & Gas median (#609 of 1025)
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 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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