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Volatility is a statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security or market index, it shows how the price swings around its mean. The volatility here is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. In most cases, the higher the volatility, the riskier the security.
Diamondback Energy (MEX:FANG) Volatility Explanation
Volatility is a statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security or market index. It’s often measured as standard deviation or variance of historical returns over a certain period. The volatility here is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year.
Volatility reflects the uncertainty or risk of a security’s value. Generally speaking, a higher volatility suggests a higher risk, because it implies a wider fluctuation around average price. This means the price of the security can change dramatically in either direction within a short period. Conversely, a lower volatility means that the security's price is more steady, which suggests a lower risk.
Another measurement of relative volatility is Beta. Beta is a measure of systematic risk of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. Beta is usually compared to 1. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.
Diamondback Energy Volatility Related Terms
MEX:FANG vs OXY, DVN, EQT: Volatility Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Diamondback Energy's Volatility, along with its competitors' market caps and Volatility 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 Volatility vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Diamondback Energy's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Diamondback Energy's Volatility falls into.
Diamondback Energy (MEX:FANG) Volatility Calculation
The annualized volatility is calculated as following:
σA
=
σM
*
√12
=
√ 1/(n-1) ∑(Ri - R')^2
*
√12
Where: σM is the monthly volatility, n is the number of months in the period, Ri is the security's historical monthly returns and R' is the arithmetic mean of monthly returns.
* 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 (MEX:FANG) has a Volatility of 25.74% as of Jul. 16, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Diamondback Energy and its competitors.
Is Diamondback Energy's Volatility too high?
Diamondback Energy's current Volatility is 25.74%. Overall, Diamondback Energy has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diamondback Energy's Volatility compare to OXY and DVN?
Diamondback Energy's Volatility of 25.74% 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 Volatility for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Volatility depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Volatility 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 Volatility mean?
A high Volatility can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Diamondback Energy and its competitors. Diamondback Energy's current Volatility is 25.74%. 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 (MEX:FANG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,525.47, compared to a current price of MXN3,529.00 — trading 0.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 25.74%. Diamondback Energy's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Volatility calculated?
Volatility is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Diamondback Energy (MEX:FANG), the current Volatility is 25.74% as of Jul. 16, 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 (MEX:FANG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diamondback Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,529.00 is trading 0.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,525.47.
GuruFocus considers Diamondback Energy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:FANG:
Volatility: 25.74%
GF Value™: MXN3,525.47 vs. price of MXN3,529.00 (0.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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