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Diamondback EnergyFRA:7DB -0.77%66 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.33 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 10.18. GuruFocus rates FRA:7DB with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €163.99 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 502 Oil & Gas companies, Diamondback Energy ranks better than 70.72% on this metric.
Diamondback Energy's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.33.
The historical rank and industry rank for Diamondback Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:7DB'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35 Med: 10.18 Max: 34.8
Current: 8.33
During the past 13 years, Diamondback Energy's highest Yield on Cost was 34.80. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 10.18.
FRA:7DB's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 70.72% of 502
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 4.995
vs FRA:7DB: 8.33
Diamondback Energy (FRA:7DB) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Diamondback Energy 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FRA:7DB vs OXY, DVN, EQT: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Diamondback Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Diamondback Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Diamondback Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Diamondback Energy 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Diamondback Energy (FRA:7DB) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.33 as of Jul. 17, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Diamondback Energy and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 10.18. Over the past decade, Diamondback Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.35 to 34.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Diamondback Energy ranks #147 out of 502 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 29.3%.
Is Diamondback Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Diamondback Energy's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.33 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 10.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 34.80. The Oil & Gas industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.00. Diamondback Energy's value of 8.33 is 66.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Diamondback Energy ranks #147 out of 502 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Diamondback Energy has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diamondback Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to OXY and DVN?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Diamondback Energy ranks #147 out of 502 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Diamondback Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.00. Diamondback Energy's value of 8.33 is 66.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Diamondback Energy's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.35 to 34.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.18 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Diamondback Energy has consistently been above 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Oil & Gas companies is 5.00, based on 502 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Diamondback Energy's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.33 is 66.8% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Diamondback Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diamondback Energy's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.33, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 10.18. 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 (FRA:7DB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €163.99, compared to a current price of €164.42 — trading 0.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.33, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 10.18 and 66.8% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.00. Diamondback Energy's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Diamondback Energy (FRA:7DB), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.33 as of Jul. 17, 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 (FRA:7DB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diamondback Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €164.42 is trading 0.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €163.99.
GuruFocus considers Diamondback Energy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:7DB:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 8.33 (18% below median its 10-year median of 10.18)
GF Value™: €163.99 vs. price of €164.42 (0.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 66.8% above the Oil & Gas median (#147 of 502)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA: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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