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Diamondback Energy (Diamondback Energy) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.19 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Diamondback Energy Degree of Financial Leverage?

Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) measures the percentage change in EPS for a unit change in Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT). Diamondback Energy's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 1.19. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for Diamondback Energy's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

FANG's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
65.43% of 1001 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1 vs FANG: 1.19

Diamondback Energy Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Diamondback Energy's Degree of Financial Leverage 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.

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Diamondback Energy Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Diamondback Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.48 1.78 0.92 1.12 1.19

Diamondback Energy Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.12 1.13 0.99 1.12 1.19

Competitive Comparison of Diamondback Energy's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Diamondback Energy's Degree of Financial Leverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Degree of Financial Leverage 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's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Diamondback Energy's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Diamondback Energy's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



Diamondback Energy Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Diamondback Energy's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 17.34 (Dec. 2023) / 24.61 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 4423 (Dec. 2023) / 5884 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-0.2954/-0.2483
=1.19***

* 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.

** TTM data of EPS and EBIT was used to calculate Degree of Financial Leverage.
*** Please be aware that the Degree of Financial Leverage calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.


Diamondback Energy  (NAS:FANG) Degree of Financial Leverage Explanation

Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) is a leverage ratio that measures the sensitivity of a company’s Earnings per Share (EPS) to fluctuations in its operating income, also referred to as Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), resulting from adjustments in its capital structure. DFL is an essential tool for companies to assess the appropriate level of debt or financial leverage in their capital structure. When EBIT remains relatively stable, it results in stable earnings and earnings per share. In such cases, the company may consider taking on substantial debt. However, for companies operating in industries with significant fluctuations in EBIT, it is advisable to keep debt at a manageable level.

The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be. Because interest is a fixed expense, leverage can amplify earnings and EPS. This is beneficial when EBIT is growing, but it can become problematic in tough economic conditions when EBIT is under pressure.

Be Aware

The use of financial leverage varies across different industries and business sectors, and the application of Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) should be adjusted accordingly.


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Diamondback Energy (Diamondback Energy) Business Description

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Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
500 West Texas Avenue, Suite 1200, Midland, TX, USA, 79701
Diamondback Energy is an independent oil and gas producer in the United States. The company operates exclusively in the Permian Basin. At the end of 2022, the company reported net proven reserves of 2 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Net production averaged about 386,000 barrels per day in 2022, at a ratio of 58% oil, 21% natural gas liquids, and 21% natural gas.
Executives
Van't Hof Matthew Kaes officer: Sr. VP - Strategy & Corp Dev 500 WEST TEXAS, SUITE 1200, MIDLAND TX 79701
David L Houston director 14313 NORTH MAY AVENUE, OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73134
Matt Zmigrosky officer: Exec. VP and General Counsel 500 WEST TEXAS AVENUE, SUITE 1200, MIDLAND TX 79701
Steven E West director 411 WEST PUTNAM AVE., SUITE 125, GREENWICH CT 06830
Daniel N Wesson officer: Exec. VP - Operations 500 WEST TEXAS AVENUE, SUITE 1200, MIDLAND TX 79701
Travis D. Stice director, officer: Chief Executive Officer 500 WEST TEXAS, SUITE 1225, MIDLAND TX 79701
Frank D. Tsuru director 500 WEST TEXAS AVENUE, SUITE 1200, MIDLAND TX 79701
Rebecca A Klein director 1411 E MISSION AVE, SPOKANE WA 99202
Teresa L. Dick officer: CFO, Exec. VP, Assist. Sec. 500 WEST TEXAS, SUITE 1225, MIDLAND TX 79701
Jennifer Soliman officer: Sr. VP and Chief HR Officer 500 WEST TEXAS, SUITE 1200, MIDLAND TX 79701
Russell Pantermuehl officer: Exec. VP Reservoir Engineering 500 WEST TEXAS, SUITE 1225, MIDLAND TX 79701
Michael P Cross director 515 CENTRAL PARK, OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73101
Thomas F. Hawkins officer: Sr. VP - Land 500 WEST TEXAS, SUITE 1200, MIDLAND TX 79701
Stephanie K. Mains director C/O GATES INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION PLC, 1144 FIFTEENTH STREET, SUITE 1400, DENVER CO 80202
Vincent K Brooks director 900 POLO CLUB DRIVE, AUSTIN TX 78737

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