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FANG vs. LNG: Diamondback Energy vs. Cheniere Energy Stock Comparison

How do Diamondback Energy (FANG) and Cheniere Energy (LNG) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

Diamondback Energy (FANG) and Cheniere Energy (LNG) both belong to the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry, though FANG is classified under Oil & Gas Exploration & Production while LNG falls under Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation.

Company profile comparison for Diamondback Energy (FANG) and Cheniere Energy (LNG)
Profile ItemFANGLNG
NameDiamondback Energy Inc.Cheniere Energy Inc.
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorEnergyEnergy
GICS Industry GroupEnergyEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable FuelsOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
GICS Sub-IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & ProductionOil & Gas Storage & Transportation
Market Capitalization49.96 billion USD56.76 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqNYSE
Listing DateOctober 12, 2012April 4, 1994
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

FANG
LNG
GSPC
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Diamondback Energy (FANG) vs. Cheniere Energy (LNG), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Diamondback Energy (FANG) and Cheniere Energy (LNG). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Diamondback Energy (FANG) and Cheniere Energy (LNG). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Diamondback Energy (FANG) and Cheniere Energy (LNG)
MetricFANGLNG
Total Return (1Y)26.99%36.89%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)8.52%19.36%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)14.17%22.59%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

FANG
LNG
GSPC
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Diamondback Energy (FANG) vs. Cheniere Energy (LNG), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Diamondback Energy (FANG) and Cheniere Energy (LNG). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Diamondback Energy (FANG) and Cheniere Energy (LNG)
MetricFANGLNG
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)33.77%31.41%
Beta (5Y)0.530.06
Max Drawdown (5Y)-42.10%-24.87%
Avg. Volume (3M)2.38M2.00M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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FANG and LNG are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Diamondback Energy (FANG) and Cheniere Energy (LNG)
MetricFANGLNG
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)0.671.04
Sortino Ratio (1Y)0.971.54

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 39.68% sits in the top ROE quartile, while Diamondback Energy (FANG) at 4.86% is closer to the peer norm — stronger capital efficiency for LNG.

FANG

Energy industry group

4.86%

Max
53.85%
Q3
24.79%
Median
12.85%
FANG
4.86%
Q1
2.03%
Min
-29.09%

LNG

Energy industry group

39.68%

Max
53.85%
LNG
39.68%
Q3
24.79%
Median
12.85%
Q1
2.03%
Min
-29.09%
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Diamondback Energy (FANG) vs. Cheniere Energy (LNG): A comparison of their ROE against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Both Diamondback Energy (FANG) at 11.62% and Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 13.40% keep about the typical share of revenue as profit for their industries — neither bottom line stands out from peers.

FANG

Energy industry group

11.62%

Max
56.92%
Q3
22.92%
FANG
11.62%
Median
10.10%
Q1
0.07%
Min
-27.38%

LNG

Energy industry group

13.40%

Max
56.92%
Q3
22.92%
LNG
13.40%
Median
10.10%
Q1
0.07%
Min
-27.38%
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Diamondback Energy (FANG) vs. Cheniere Energy (LNG): A comparison of their net margin against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Diamondback Energy (FANG) at 44.95% operates in the top operating margin quartile, ahead of Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 30.82%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

FANG

Energy industry group

44.95%

Max
71.31%
FANG
44.95%
Q3
33.75%
Median
18.73%
Q1
6.94%
Min
-24.52%

LNG

Energy industry group

30.82%

Max
71.31%
Q3
33.75%
LNG
30.82%
Median
18.73%
Q1
6.94%
Min
-24.52%
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Diamondback Energy (FANG) vs. Cheniere Energy (LNG): A comparison of their operating margin against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Diamondback Energy (FANG) and Cheniere Energy (LNG)
MetricFANGLNG
ROE (TTM)4.86%39.68%
ROA (TTM)2.07%8.61%
Net Margin (TTM)11.62%13.40%
Operating Margin (TTM)44.95%30.82%
Gross Margin (TTM)73.62%34.89%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Both Diamondback Energy (FANG) at 35.44% and Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 27.21% sit in the top peer quartile for revenue growth, so each is growing its top line faster than typical industry peers.

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Diamondback Energy (FANG) vs. Cheniere Energy (LNG): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 69.93% sits in the top EPS growth quartile, while Diamondback Energy (FANG) at -63.10% is in the bottom quartile, showing a clear gap in earnings momentum.

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Diamondback Energy (FANG) vs. Cheniere Energy (LNG): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Diamondback Energy (FANG) and Cheniere Energy (LNG)
MetricFANGLNG
Revenue Growth (YoY)35.44%27.21%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)15.99%-15.77%
EPS Growth (YoY)-63.10%69.93%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)-38.48%62.34%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 0.90 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Diamondback Energy (FANG) at 0.55 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for FANG.

FANG

Energy industry group

0.55

Max
3.64
Q3
2.21
Median
1.41
Q1
0.88
FANG
0.55
Min
0.24

LNG

Energy industry group

0.90

Max
3.64
Q3
2.21
Median
1.41
LNG
0.90
Q1
0.88
Min
0.24
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Diamondback Energy (FANG) vs. Cheniere Energy (LNG): A comparison of their current ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Diamondback Energy (FANG) at 0.29 keeps leverage in the lower quartile, while Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 2.31 is above its industry debt-to-equity ratio range.

FANG

Energy industry group

0.29

Max
1.75
Q3
0.93
Median
0.54
Q1
0.30
FANG
0.29
Min
0.00

LNG

Energy industry group

2.31

LNG
2.31
Max
1.75
Q3
0.93
Median
0.54
Q1
0.30
Min
0.00
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Diamondback Energy (FANG) vs. Cheniere Energy (LNG): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Diamondback Energy (FANG) and Cheniere Energy (LNG)
MetricFANGLNG
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.550.90
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.292.31
Net Debt / EBITDA0.993.26

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Diamondback Energy (FANG) at 2.47% and Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 0.82% pay solid, industry-typical yields, sitting squarely within their peers’ usual range.

FANG

Energy industry group

2.47%

Max
8.57%
Q3
3.58%
FANG
2.47%
Median
1.71%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

LNG

Energy industry group

0.82%

Max
8.57%
Q3
3.58%
Median
1.71%
LNG
0.82%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Diamondback Energy (FANG) vs. Cheniere Energy (LNG): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 15.80% pays out a band-typical share of earnings, while Diamondback Energy (FANG) at 57.20% distributes more than its industry norm — less retained, thinner cover.

FANG

Energy industry group

57.20%

Max
133.24%
FANG
57.20%
Q3
53.31%
Median
25.24%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

LNG

Energy industry group

15.80%

Max
133.24%
Q3
53.31%
Median
25.24%
LNG
15.80%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Diamondback Energy (FANG) vs. Cheniere Energy (LNG): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Diamondback Energy (FANG) and Cheniere Energy (LNG)
MetricFANGLNG
Dividend Yield (TTM)2.47%0.82%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)57.20%15.80%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 19.78 is near its industry’s usual P/E ratio, while Diamondback Energy (FANG) at 24.09 sits in the richer quartile — FANG needs stronger growth or earnings quality to justify the premium.

FANG

Energy industry group

24.09

Max
39.54
FANG
24.09
Q3
21.72
Median
12.19
Q1
7.71
Min
2.99

LNG

Energy industry group

19.78

Max
39.54
Q3
21.72
LNG
19.78
Median
12.19
Q1
7.71
Min
2.99
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Diamondback Energy (FANG) vs. Cheniere Energy (LNG): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

On P/S ratio, both Diamondback Energy (FANG) at 2.83 and Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 2.50 are priced roughly in line with their industries — neither looks cheap nor rich on a sales basis.

FANG

Energy industry group

2.83

Max
5.40
Q3
2.85
FANG
2.83
Median
1.69
Q1
0.88
Min
0.00

LNG

Energy industry group

2.50

Max
5.40
Q3
2.85
LNG
2.50
Median
1.69
Q1
0.88
Min
0.00
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Diamondback Energy (FANG) vs. Cheniere Energy (LNG): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Diamondback Energy (FANG) at 1.28 sits near its industry’s typical P/B ratio, while Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 8.70 prices above its benchmark range — LNG looks rich relative to book.

FANG

Energy industry group

1.28

Max
4.21
Q3
2.38
Median
1.51
FANG
1.28
Q1
1.08
Min
0.01

LNG

Energy industry group

8.70

LNG
8.70
Max
4.21
Q3
2.38
Median
1.51
Q1
1.08
Min
0.01
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Diamondback Energy (FANG) vs. Cheniere Energy (LNG): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Diamondback Energy (FANG) and Cheniere Energy (LNG)
MetricFANGLNG
P/E Ratio (TTM)24.0919.78
P/S Ratio (TTM)2.832.50
P/B Ratio (MRQ)1.288.70
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)12.09%3.17%