Diamondback Energy Inc (FANG)vsMesa Royalty Trust (MTR)
FANG
Diamondback Energy Inc
$182.20
+0.67%
ENERGY · Cap: $59.39B
MTR
Mesa Royalty Trust
$1.85
-6.35%
ENERGY · Cap: $3.67M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Diamondback Energy Inc generates 2937206% more annual revenue ($16.25B vs $553,160). MTR leads profitability with a 66.0% profit margin vs 9.0%. MTR trades at a lower P/E of 9.8x. FANG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
FANG
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
MTR
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+46.4%
Fair Value
$315.03
Current Price
$182.20
$132.83 discount
Margin of Safety
-81.4%
Fair Value
$2.64
Current Price
$1.84
$0.80 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 48.5%
Revenue surging 52.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 179.5% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.6B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 66 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 75.6%
Areas to Watch
ROE of 5.6% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 28.4%
Earnings declined 33.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FANG
The strongest argument for FANG centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 52.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MTR
The strongest argument for MTR centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 66.0% and operating margin at 75.6%.
Bear Case : FANG
The primary concerns for FANG are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 40.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : MTR
The primary concerns for MTR are Market Cap, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FANG profiles as a hypergrowth stock while MTR is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
FANG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.54 — expect wider price swings.
FANG is growing revenue faster at 52.5% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor OIL & GAS E&P industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
FANG scores higher overall (69/100 vs 47/100) and 52.5% 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.
Diamondback Energy Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Diamondback Energy is a company engaged in hydrocarbon exploration and headquartered in Midland, Texas.
Mesa Royalty Trust
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Mesa Royalty Trust owns net royalty interests in various oil and gas producing properties in the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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