CRK
NEUTRAL
$16.94
Live
Comstock Resources, Inc. · NYSE
Target $19.92
(+17.6%)
$14.65
52W Range
$31.17
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 25, 2026
Market cap
$4.98B
P/E
11.85
ROE
15.9%
Profit margin
17.8%
Debt/Equity
0.98
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
CRK presents a contradictory profile: explosive growth and strong profitability contrasted with severe liquidity risks. The Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates stable but mediocre financial health, while the current ratio of 0.49 signals a critical short-term liquidity deficit. While the stock trades near its Graham Number ($17.05), the intrinsic value ($10.01) and a bearish technical trend (0/100) suggest the market is pricing in significant risk. The massive YoY EPS growth (+610.5%) is the primary bullish driver, but it is offset by insider selling and poor short-term price momentum.
Key Strengths
Explosive Revenue Growth (114.30% YoY)
Massive EPS Growth (+610.5% YoY)
Strong Profitability (17.82% Profit Margin vs 6.32% Sector Avg)
High ROE (15.87% vs 2.51% Sector Avg)
Consistent recent earnings beats with high surprise percentages
Key Risks
Critical Liquidity Risk (Current Ratio 0.49, Quick Ratio 0.39)
Bearish Technical Trend (0/100 score and -24.3% 1-month change)
High PEG Ratio (4.64) suggesting overvaluation relative to growth
Bearish Insider Sentiment (Net selling activity)
High volatility in quarterly earnings track record
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$13.53
-20.1% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
48
Moderate
55
88
65
30
0
AI Verdict
Speculative Hold
Key drivers: Hyper-growth in revenue/earnings, Severe liquidity constraints, Bearish technicals/insider signals
Confidence
80%
Value
55/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- P/E (11.85) is significantly lower than sector average (33.29)
- Price is aligned with Graham Number ($17.05)
Watchpoints
- PEG ratio of 4.64 is excessive
- Trades at a premium to growth-based intrinsic value ($10.01)
Future
88/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Triple-digit YoY revenue growth
- Strong Q/Q revenue momentum (35.16%)
- Recent massive earnings surprises
Watchpoints
- Dependence on volatile energy prices
Past
65/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Strong 5Y change (+247%)
- Recent recovery from 2024 losses
Watchpoints
- Significant price drop in the last 30 days (-24.3%)
Health
30/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Debt/Equity (0.98) is better than sector average (1.49)
Watchpoints
- Current Ratio (0.49) is dangerously low
- Piotroski F-Score (4/9) is only marginally stable
Dividend
0/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- No dividend paid
- 0/100 dividend strength
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$16.94
Analyst Target
$19.92
Upside/Downside
+17.6%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for CRK and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-24
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CRK
Comstock Resources, Inc.
Primary
|
+247.0% | +61.8% | -7.7% | -5.2% | -24.3% | +0.5% |
|
AROC
Archrock, Inc.
Peer
|
+281.4% | +240.6% | -2.8% | +21.6% | +8.0% | +5.2% |
|
BTU
Peabody Energy Corporation
Peer
|
+1129.6% | +41.6% | +99.3% | +128.8% | +23.3% | +4.4% |
|
GLNG
Golar LNG Limited
Peer
|
+505.5% | +176.8% | +55.7% | +38.6% | +18.5% | -3.4% |
|
CNX
CNX Resources Corporation
Peer
|
+182.3% | +150.5% | +32.3% | +17.6% | -4.8% | -0.6% |
CRK
Comstock Resources, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+247.0%
3Y
+61.8%
1Y
-7.7%
6M
-5.2%
1M
-24.3%
1W
+0.5%
ARO
Archrock, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+281.4%
3Y
+240.6%
1Y
-2.8%
6M
+21.6%
1M
+8.0%
1W
+5.2%
BTU
Peabody Energy Corporation
Peer
5Y
+1129.6%
3Y
+41.6%
1Y
+99.3%
6M
+128.8%
1M
+23.3%
1W
+4.4%
GLN
Golar LNG Limited
Peer
5Y
+505.5%
3Y
+176.8%
1Y
+55.7%
6M
+38.6%
1M
+18.5%
1W
-3.4%
CNX
CNX Resources Corporation
Peer
5Y
+182.3%
3Y
+150.5%
1Y
+32.3%
6M
+17.6%
1M
-4.8%
1W
-0.6%
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
11.85
Forward P/E
11.96
PEG Ratio
4.64
P/B Ratio
1.88
P/S Ratio
2.24
EV/Revenue
3.68
EV/EBITDA
6.21
Market Cap
$4.98B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
17.82%
Operating Margin
47.95%
Gross Margin
62.03%
ROE
15.87%
ROA
6.03%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+114.3%
Earnings Growth
N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+35.16%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
N/A
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.98
Moderate
Current Ratio
0.49
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.39
Poor
Cash/Share
$0.08
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.5B
Gross Margin
26.2%
Op. Margin
23.1%
Net Margin
61.7%
Total Assets
$7.0B
Liabilities
$4.0B
Equity
$2.6B
Debt/Equity
1.53x
Operating CF
$0.2B
CapEx
$-0.4B
Free Cash Flow
$-0.1B
FCF Yield
-63%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-05
$N/A
2026-02-11
$0.97
+875.8% surprise
2025-11-03
$0.4
+753.4% surprise
2025-07-30
$0.44
+438.8% surprise
Energy Sector Comparison
Comparing CRK against 73 companies in the Energy sector
(4 bullish, 26 neutral, 43 bearish)
P/E Ratio
11.85
This Stock
vs
32.49
Sector Avg
-63.5%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
15.87%
This Stock
vs
4.94%
Sector Avg
+221.1%
(Excellent)
Profit Margin
17.82%
This Stock
vs
7.04%
Sector Avg
+153.2%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
0.98
This Stock
vs
1.48
Sector Avg
-33.6%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
114.3%
This Stock
vs
26.9%
Sector Avg
+324.9%
(Fast Growth)
Current Ratio
0.49
This Stock
vs
2.27
Sector Avg
-78.2%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CRK
Comstock Resources, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $4.98B | 11.85 | 15.9% | 17.8% | $16.94 | |
|
AROC
Archrock, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $4.88B | 18.44 | 19.6% | 18.4% | $27.85 | Compare |
|
BTU
Peabody Energy Corporation
|
BEARISH | $4.62B | - | -0.4% | -0.8% | $37.96 | Compare |
|
GLNG
Golar LNG Limited
|
BEARISH | $5.43B | 92.05 | 5.1% | 16.7% | $53.39 | Compare |
|
CNX
CNX Resources Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $5.46B | 9.66 | 15.0% | 30.7% | $38.45 | Compare |
CRK
Comstock Resources, Inc.
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$5.0B
P/E
11.8
ROE
15.9%
Price
$16.94
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | MCGOUGH PATRICK | Officer | Sale | 48,915 | $1,037,243 |
| 2026-01-27 | SANDERS LARAE LYNN | Officer | Stock Award | 16,125 | $362,329 |
| 2026-01-27 | HARRISON DANIEL S | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 50,168 | $1,127,275 |
| 2026-01-27 | MCGOUGH PATRICK | Officer | Stock Award | 13,606 | $305,727 |
| 2026-01-27 | MILLS RONALD EUGENE | Officer | Stock Award | 10,629 | $238,834 |
| 2026-01-27 | CLAUNCH BRIAN CHRISTOPHER | Officer | Stock Award | 12,455 | $279,864 |
| 2026-01-27 | NEWELL CLIFFORD DOYLE III | Officer | Stock Award | 32,776 | $736,477 |
| 2026-01-27 | BURNS ROLAND O | President | Stock Award | 94,805 | $2,130,268 |
| 2026-01-27 | ALLISON MILES JAY | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 353,694 | $7,947,504 |
| 2026-01-27 | PRESLEY DANIEL K | Officer | Stock Award | 12,365 | $277,842 |
| 2025-12-29 | BURNS ROLAND O | President | Gift | 26,000 | $621,920 |
| 2025-12-29 | ALLISON MILES JAY | Chief Executive Officer | Gift | 45,406 | $1,086,112 |
MCGOUGH PATRICK
Officer
2026-03-05
48,915 shares
·
$1,037,243
SANDERS LARAE LYNN
Officer
2026-01-27
16,125 shares
·
$362,329
HARRISON DANIEL S
Chief Operating Officer
2026-01-27
50,168 shares
·
$1,127,275
MCGOUGH PATRICK
Officer
2026-01-27
13,606 shares
·
$305,727
MILLS RONALD EUGENE
Officer
2026-01-27
10,629 shares
·
$238,834
CLAUNCH BRIAN CHRISTOPHER
Officer
2026-01-27
12,455 shares
·
$279,864
NEWELL CLIFFORD DOYLE III
Officer
2026-01-27
32,776 shares
·
$736,477
BURNS ROLAND O
President
2026-01-27
94,805 shares
·
$2,130,268
ALLISON MILES JAY
Chief Executive Officer
2026-01-27
353,694 shares
·
$7,947,504
PRESLEY DANIEL K
Officer
2026-01-27
12,365 shares
·
$277,842
BURNS ROLAND O
President
2025-12-29
26,000 shares
·
$621,920
ALLISON MILES JAY
Chief Executive Officer
2025-12-29
45,406 shares
·
$1,086,112
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
HOLD
13 analysts
Citigroup
2026-03-31
Neutral
Neutral
Morgan Stanley
2026-01-23
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
B of A Securities
2026-01-16
Buy
Neutral
Citigroup
2026-01-14
Neutral
Neutral
UBS
2025-12-12
Sell
Sell
Mizuho
2025-12-12
Neutral
Neutral
Piper Sandler
2025-11-18
Underweight
Underweight
UBS
2025-11-06
Sell
Sell
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