DEC
BULLISH
$15.48
Live
Diversified Energy Company · NYSE
Target $22.25
(+43.7%)
$12.26
52W Range
$18.9
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 26, 2026
Market cap
$1.09B
P/E
3.38
ROE
48.6%
Profit margin
21.2%
Debt/Equity
3.04
Dividend yield
7.49%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
75%
DEC presents a classic deep-value opportunity, trading at a significant discount to its Graham Number ($36.29) and Intrinsic Value ($32.06). While the Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 indicates stable financial health, the company carries high leverage (Debt/Equity 3.04) and weak short-term liquidity (Current Ratio 0.60). However, these risks are offset by exceptional profitability metrics, including an ROE of 48.60% and explosive revenue growth of 95.70%. The combination of a very low P/E (3.38) and a sustainable high-yield dividend makes it an attractive risk-reward play despite bearish insider activity.
Key Strengths
Extreme valuation discount (P/E 3.38 vs Sector Avg 33.43)
Exceptional Return on Equity (ROE) of 48.60%
Massive YoY Revenue Growth of 95.70%
Strong dividend yield (7.49%) with a conservative payout ratio (25.33%)
High operating margins (46.40%) indicating strong cost control
Key Risks
High leverage with Debt/Equity ratio of 3.04
Liquidity risk indicated by a Current Ratio of 0.60
Bearish insider sentiment following a large 2.1M share sale
Bearish technical trend (0/100 score)
Lack of recent earnings beats (0/2 quarters)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$31.18
+101.4% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
75
Strong
95
85
65
40
90
AI Verdict
Strong Value Play with Leverage Risks
Key drivers: Deep valuation discount, High profitability, Revenue acceleration, Balance sheet leverage
Confidence
80%
Value
95/100
Ref P/E 3.38, Graham Number $36.29
Positives
- P/E of 3.38 is extremely low
- Price is <50% of Graham Number
- Price/Sales of 0.67
Watchpoints
- Forward P/E is higher than current P/E, suggesting a potential earnings peak
Future
85/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- 95.7% YoY Revenue growth
- Strong analyst target price of $22.25
Watchpoints
- Lack of earnings surprise data
Past
65/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- 1Y return of +35.9%
- 6M return of +23.2%
Watchpoints
- Recent 1M decline of -10.9%
- Bearish technical trend
Health
40/100
Ref Piotroski F-Score, Debt/Equity
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score 5/9 (Stable)
Watchpoints
- Debt/Equity 3.04 is double sector average
- Current Ratio 0.60 indicates liquidity pressure
Dividend
90/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- High yield of 7.49%
- Very low payout ratio (25.33%)
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$15.48
Analyst Target
$22.25
Upside/Downside
+43.7%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for DEC and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-24
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DEC
Diversified Energy Company
Primary
|
N/A | N/A | +35.9% | +23.2% | -10.9% | +1.8% |
|
ACDC
ProFrac Holding Corp.
Peer
|
-64.9% | -60.3% | -11.8% | +69.3% | +14.0% | +17.6% |
|
CLB
Core Laboratories Inc.
Peer
|
-37.7% | -16.6% | +50.7% | +3.6% | +10.1% | +5.8% |
|
BORR
Borr Drilling Limited
Peer
|
+165.0% | -14.8% | +34.9% | +102.3% | +12.9% | +4.9% |
|
HPK
HighPeak Energy, Inc.
Peer
|
-15.8% | -72.1% | -24.0% | -3.5% | +8.4% | -8.1% |
DEC
Diversified Energy Company
Primary
5Y
N/A
3Y
N/A
1Y
+35.9%
6M
+23.2%
1M
-10.9%
1W
+1.8%
ACD
ProFrac Holding Corp.
Peer
5Y
-64.9%
3Y
-60.3%
1Y
-11.8%
6M
+69.3%
1M
+14.0%
1W
+17.6%
CLB
Core Laboratories Inc.
Peer
5Y
-37.7%
3Y
-16.6%
1Y
+50.7%
6M
+3.6%
1M
+10.1%
1W
+5.8%
BOR
Borr Drilling Limited
Peer
5Y
+165.0%
3Y
-14.8%
1Y
+34.9%
6M
+102.3%
1M
+12.9%
1W
+4.9%
HPK
HighPeak Energy, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-15.8%
3Y
-72.1%
1Y
-24.0%
6M
-3.5%
1M
+8.4%
1W
-8.1%
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
3.38
Forward P/E
7.37
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
1.21
P/S Ratio
0.67
EV/Revenue
2.6
EV/EBITDA
4.52
Market Cap
$1.09B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
21.17%
Operating Margin
46.4%
Gross Margin
54.16%
ROE
48.6%
ROA
5.96%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+95.7%
Earnings Growth
N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
N/A
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
3.04
High debt
Current Ratio
0.6
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.41
Poor
Cash/Share
$0.39
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q2 2025
Total Assets
$5.7B
Liabilities
$4.9B
Equity
$0.7B
Debt/Equity
6.89x
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-04-30
$N/A
2026-03-17
$N/A
Energy Sector Comparison
Comparing DEC against 87 companies in the Energy sector
(7 bullish, 31 neutral, 49 bearish)
P/E Ratio
3.38
This Stock
vs
32.1
Sector Avg
-89.5%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
48.6%
This Stock
vs
5.34%
Sector Avg
+809.9%
(Excellent)
Profit Margin
21.17%
This Stock
vs
7.45%
Sector Avg
+184.1%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
3.04
This Stock
vs
1.45
Sector Avg
+109.8%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
95.7%
This Stock
vs
23.86%
Sector Avg
+301.0%
(Fast Growth)
Current Ratio
0.6
This Stock
vs
2.24
Sector Avg
-73.1%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DEC
Diversified Energy Company
|
BULLISH | $1.09B | 3.38 | 48.6% | 21.2% | $15.48 | |
|
ACDC
ProFrac Holding Corp.
|
BEARISH | $1.15B | - | -35.2% | -19.0% | $6.35 | Compare |
|
CLB
Core Laboratories Inc.
|
BEARISH | $803.54M | 27.7 | 11.6% | 5.6% | $17.45 | Compare |
|
BORR
Borr Drilling Limited
|
NEUTRAL | $1.37B | 15.96 | 6.8% | 7.1% | $4.47 | Compare |
|
HPK
HighPeak Energy, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $801.11M | 48.77 | 1.2% | 2.2% | $6.34 | Compare |
DEC
Diversified...
BULLISH
Mkt Cap
$1.1B
P/E
3.4
ROE
48.6%
Price
$15.48
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-26 | GRAY BRADLEY GRAFTON | President | Gift | 15,000 | - |
| 2026-03-16 | GRAY BRADLEY GRAFTON | President | Stock Award | 20,411 | - |
| 2026-03-16 | GRAY BRADLEY GRAFTON | President | Stock Award | 36,840 | - |
| 2026-03-16 | TURNER DAVID J. JR. | Director | Stock Award | 215 | - |
| 2026-03-16 | KLABER KATHRYN Z | Director | Stock Award | 215 | - |
| 2026-03-16 | THOMAS MARTIN KEITH | Director | Stock Award | 215 | - |
| 2026-03-16 | HUTSON ROBERT RUSSELL JR. | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 80,740 | - |
| 2026-03-16 | SULLIVAN BENJAMIN | Officer | Stock Award | 17,156 | - |
| 2026-03-16 | SULLIVAN BENJAMIN | Officer | Stock Award | 30,967 | - |
| 2026-03-16 | JOHNSON DAVID EDWARD | Director | Stock Award | 286 | - |
| 2026-03-16 | GARRETT MICHAEL | Officer | Stock Award | 4,465 | - |
| 2026-03-16 | GARRETT MICHAEL | Officer | Stock Award | 8,061 | - |
| 2026-03-16 | RIDGWAY RON LEE | Officer | Stock Award | 5,471 | - |
| 2026-03-16 | RIDGWAY RON LEE | Officer | Stock Award | 9,874 | - |
| 2026-01-09 | WADE RANDALL S. | Director | Sale | 2,100,000 | $27,888,000 |
GRAY BRADLEY GRAFTON
President
2026-03-26
15,000 shares
GRAY BRADLEY GRAFTON
President
2026-03-16
20,411 shares
GRAY BRADLEY GRAFTON
President
2026-03-16
36,840 shares
TURNER DAVID J. JR.
Director
2026-03-16
215 shares
KLABER KATHRYN Z
Director
2026-03-16
215 shares
THOMAS MARTIN KEITH
Director
2026-03-16
215 shares
HUTSON ROBERT RUSSELL JR.
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-16
80,740 shares
SULLIVAN BENJAMIN
Officer
2026-03-16
17,156 shares
SULLIVAN BENJAMIN
Officer
2026-03-16
30,967 shares
JOHNSON DAVID EDWARD
Director
2026-03-16
286 shares
GARRETT MICHAEL
Officer
2026-03-16
4,465 shares
GARRETT MICHAEL
Officer
2026-03-16
8,061 shares
RIDGWAY RON LEE
Officer
2026-03-16
5,471 shares
RIDGWAY RON LEE
Officer
2026-03-16
9,874 shares
WADE RANDALL S.
Director
2026-01-09
2,100,000 shares
·
$27,888,000
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
STRONG_BUY
8 analysts
Stephens & Co.
2026-04-16
Overweight
Truist Securities
2026-04-09
Buy
Buy
Keybanc
2026-04-02
Overweight
Overweight
Truist Securities
2026-03-24
Buy
Buy
Citigroup
2026-03-17
Buy
Buy
Citigroup
2026-02-04
Buy
Buy
Mizuho
2025-12-12
Outperform
Outperform
Johnson Rice
2025-12-05
Accumulate
Buy
Clear Street
2025-11-25
Buy
Buy
William Blair
2025-11-18
Outperform
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