Devon Energy Corporation (DVN)vsDiamondback Energy Inc (FANG)
DVN
Devon Energy Corporation
$44.39
+3.29%
ENERGY · Cap: $52.05B
FANG
Diamondback Energy Inc
$202.47
+1.48%
ENERGY · Cap: $53.98B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Diamondback Energy Inc generates 2% more annual revenue ($16.37B vs $16.00B). DVN leads profitability with a 14.2% profit margin vs 9.0%. DVN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.93. FANG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
DVN
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
FANG
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-61.2%
Fair Value
$27.83
Current Price
$44.39
$16.56 premium
Margin of Safety
+47.4%
Fair Value
$321.05
Current Price
$202.47
$118.58 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 46.1%
Revenue surging 59.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 179.5% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 2.6B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 7.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 4.2% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DVN
The strongest argument for DVN centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio.
Bull Case : FANG
The strongest argument for FANG centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 59.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DVN
The primary concerns for DVN are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : FANG
The primary concerns for FANG are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 204.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DVN profiles as a declining stock while FANG is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DVN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.43 — expect wider price swings.
FANG is growing revenue faster at 59.1% — sustainability is the question.
FANG generates stronger free cash flow (2.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FANG scores higher overall (69/100 vs 47/100) and 59.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Devon Energy Corporation
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Devon Energy Corporation is an American energy company engaged in hydrocarbon exploration in the American market.
Diamondback Energy Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Diamondback Energy is a company engaged in hydrocarbon exploration and headquartered in Midland, Texas.
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