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BKV Stock | Fundamental Analysis & Investment Insights
NYSE
Energy
Oil & Gas E&P
Current Price
Live
$28.17
Analyst Target
$31.0
+10.0%
Upside
52W High
$29.65
52W Low
$15.0
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Jan 24, 2026
Market cap
$2.73B
P/E
58.69
ROE
2.7%
Profit margin
5.5%
Debt/Equity
0.28
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
Powered by advanced machine learning algorithms
Confidence Score
65%
Analysis Accuracy
The company exhibits a weak Piotroski F-Score of 4/9, indicating borderline financial health, while the absence of an Altman Z-Score prevents a full distress risk assessment. Despite strong recent earnings and revenue growth, elevated valuation metrics, declining insider sentiment, and weak technicals suggest caution. The stock trades significantly above both the Graham Number ($14.69) and intrinsic value ($14.16), implying a premium priced on future growth. While analyst consensus is strong_buy, insider selling and deteriorating short-term EPS momentum present countervailing risks.
Key Strengths
Exceptional year-over-year revenue growth of 49.20% outpaces sector average of 2.20%
Outstanding operating margin of 41.31% and gross margin of 54.27% reflect strong pricing power and cost control
Low debt/equity ratio of 0.28 indicates conservative capital structure relative to sector average of 0.65
Analyst target price of $31.00 implies 10% upside, supported by 9 analysts with strong_buy consensus
Impressive earnings surprise history, averaging +236.14% over the last four quarters
Key Risks
Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 suggests weak financial health, particularly concerning for a capital-intensive energy firm
Current ratio of 0.85 and quick ratio of 0.77 indicate potential near-term liquidity pressure
Stock trades at a steep premium: current price $28.17 vs Graham Number $14.69 and intrinsic value $14.16
Insider activity is strongly bearish with $9.87M in net sales over the past 6 months, including significant CEO selling
Most recent Q/Q EPS growth declined by 26.8%, signaling potential earnings momentum reversal despite strong YoY growth
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$18.5
-34.3% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
42
Moderate
35
75
50
42
10
AI Verdict
Neutral with upside risk if growth sustains
Key drivers: High growth metrics, Strong margins, Elevated valuation, Weak Piotroski score, Bearish insider activity
Confidence
70%
Value
35/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Low P/E forward at 13.47
- Price/Book of 1.41 below sector volatility norms
Watchpoints
- Current P/E of 58.69 is extremely high
- Stock trades at nearly double the Graham Number
- PEG unavailable due to inconsistent earnings
Future
75/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- 49.20% YoY revenue growth
- 400.00% YoY earnings growth
- 497.20% Q/Q earnings growth
Watchpoints
- Most recent Q/Q EPS down 26.8%
- Forward P/E not fully reflective of deceleration
Past
50/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- 56.5% 5-year price appreciation
- History of large earnings surprises
Watchpoints
- Only 3 of last 4 quarters beat estimates
- Two large negative surprises in prior year
- Weak 1Y price return of +6.5%
Health
42/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Debt/Equity of 0.28 is low
- ROA and ROE positive despite low levels
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates weak financial health
- Current and quick ratios below 1.0 signal liquidity risk
- No Altman Z-Score available for distress modeling
Dividend
10/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- Dividend Strength 0/100
- No dividend yield or payout history
- Payout ratio 0.00% indicates no return to shareholders
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$28.17
Analyst Target
$31.0
Upside/Downside
+10.0%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for BKV and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-01-23
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BKV
BKV Corporation
Primary
|
+56.5% | +56.5% | +6.5% | +43.1% | +2.9% | +7.3% |
|
BTE
Baytex Energy Corp.
Peer
|
+412.1% | -21.2% | +31.8% | +60.4% | +5.1% | +0.6% |
|
BORR
Borr Drilling Limited
Peer
|
+165.0% | -14.8% | +34.9% | +102.3% | +12.9% | +4.9% |
|
ACDC
ProFrac Holding Corp.
Peer
|
-64.9% | -60.3% | -11.8% | +69.3% | +14.0% | +17.6% |
|
BTU
Peabody Energy Corporation
Peer
|
+1129.6% | +41.6% | +99.3% | +128.8% | +23.3% | +4.4% |
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
58.69
Forward P/E
13.47
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
1.41
P/S Ratio
3.32
EV/Revenue
3.6
EV/EBITDA
13.11
Market Cap
$2.73B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
5.51%
Operating Margin
41.31%
Gross Margin
54.27%
ROE
2.72%
ROA
1.47%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+49.2%
Earnings Growth
+400.0%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+497.2%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.28
Low debt
Current Ratio
0.85
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.77
Poor
Cash/Share
$0.93
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-02-25
$N/A
2025-11-10
$0.9
+159.0% surprise
2025-08-12
$1.23
+463.0% surprise
2025-05-09
$0.41
+86.4% surprise
Energy Sector Comparison
Comparing BKV against 26 companies in the Energy sector
(0 bullish, 20 neutral, 6 bearish)
P/E Ratio
58.69
This Stock
vs
23.13
Sector Avg
+153.8%
(Expensive)
Return on Equity (ROE)
2.72%
This Stock
vs
7.95%
Sector Avg
-65.8%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
5.51%
This Stock
vs
8.82%
Sector Avg
-37.6%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.28
This Stock
vs
0.68
Sector Avg
-58.9%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
49.2%
This Stock
vs
4.1%
Sector Avg
+1101.1%
(Fast Growth)
Current Ratio
0.85
This Stock
vs
1.18
Sector Avg
-27.9%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BKV
BKV Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $2.73B | 58.69 | 2.7% | 5.5% | $28.17 | |
|
BTE
Baytex Energy Corp.
|
BEARISH | $2.55B | 16.6 | 5.3% | 7.0% | $3.32 | |
|
BORR
Borr Drilling Limited
|
NEUTRAL | $1.37B | 15.96 | 6.8% | 7.1% | $4.47 | |
|
ACDC
ProFrac Holding Corp.
|
BEARISH | $1.15B | - | -35.2% | -19.0% | $6.35 | |
|
BTU
Peabody Energy Corporation
|
BEARISH | $4.62B | - | -0.4% | -0.8% | $37.96 |
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-02 | TURCOTTE BARRY S. | Officer | Stock Award | 762 | $20,909 |
| 2026-01-02 | KALNIN CHRISTOPHER P | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 1,125 | $30,870 |
| 2026-01-02 | READ LAUREN | Officer | Stock Award | 171 | $4,692 |
| 2026-01-02 | NGO ETHAN | Officer | Stock Award | 97 | $2,662 |
| 2025-11-17 | KALNIN CHRISTOPHER P | Chief Executive Officer | Sale | 78,281 | $2,194,757 |
| 2025-11-14 | KALNIN CHRISTOPHER P | Chief Executive Officer | Sale | 21,719 | $608,202 |
| 2025-11-11 | KALNIN CHRISTOPHER P | Chief Executive Officer | Sale | 200,000 | $5,329,000 |
| 2025-11-06 | LARRICK LINDSAY B | Officer | Sale | 29,187 | $729,689 |
| 2025-11-03 | LARRICK LINDSAY B | Officer | Sale | 10,000 | $233,700 |
| 2025-10-01 | LARRICK LINDSAY B | Officer | Sale | 15,000 | $347,936 |
| 2025-09-02 | LARRICK LINDSAY B | Officer | Sale | 9,187 | $212,984 |
| 2025-08-15 | READ LAUREN | Officer | Stock Award | 7,469 | - |
| 2025-08-12 | LARRICK LINDSAY B | Officer | Sale | 10,000 | $216,200 |
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
STRONG_BUY
9 analysts
Roth Capital
2026-01-07
Buy
Mizuho
2025-12-12
Outperform
Outperform
Keybanc
2025-11-11
Overweight
Overweight
Susquehanna
2025-11-11
Positive
Positive
Mizuho
2025-10-30
Outperform
Outperform
Mizuho
2025-09-15
Outperform
Outperform
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