CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORP (CHK)
US1651677353 - Common Stock
CHK gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 205 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. CHK has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. CHK is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CHK was profitable.
CHK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years CHK reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years CHK always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.22%, CHK is doing worse than 65.07% of the companies in the same industry.
CHK's Return On Equity of 4.22% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CHK is outperformed by 70.33% of its industry peers.
CHK has a worse Return On Invested Capital (2.57%) than 75.60% of its industry peers.
CHK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.76%. This is significantly below the industry average of 29.03%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.57%) for CHK is well below the 3 year average (13.76%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that CHK had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.22% | ||
| ROE | 4.22% | ||
| ROIC | 2.57% |
ROA(3y)35.26%
ROA(5y)-8.99%
ROE(3y)62.5%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)13.76%
ROIC(5y)9.96%
1.3 Margins
CHK has a Profit Margin (8.94%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CHK's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CHK (8.56%) is worse than 69.86% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CHK has grown nicely.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 78.39%, CHK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.52% of the companies in the same industry.
CHK's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.94% | ||
| GM | 78.39% |
OM growth 3Y60.28%
OM growth 5Y26.63%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y88.94%
GM growth 3Y5.78%
GM growth 5Y0.58%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CHK is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CHK has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for CHK has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CHK has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
CHK has an Altman-Z score of 4.46. This indicates that CHK is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CHK has a Altman-Z score of 4.46. This is amongst the best in the industry. CHK outperforms 85.17% of its industry peers.
CHK has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.53. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CHK would need 9.53 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CHK's Debt to FCF ratio of 9.53 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CHK outperforms 43.06% of its industry peers.
CHK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.19. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.19, CHK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.46 |
ROIC/WACC0.33
WACC7.73%
2.3 Liquidity
CHK has a Current Ratio of 2.16. This indicates that CHK is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CHK's Current ratio of 2.16 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CHK outperforms 73.21% of its industry peers.
CHK has a Quick Ratio of 2.16. This indicates that CHK is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CHK's Quick ratio of 2.16 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CHK outperforms 75.12% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.16 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CHK have decreased strongly by -74.81% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CHK shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -8.65% on average per year.
CHK shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -58.30%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -5.46% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-74.81%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-8.65%
EPS Q2Q%-98.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-58.3%
Revenue growth 3Y13.87%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.46%
Sales Q2Q%-73.29%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 27.56% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
CHK is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 19.77% yearly.
EPS Next Y-74.18%
EPS Next 2Y2.06%
EPS Next 3Y18.26%
EPS Next 5Y27.56%
Revenue Next Year-42.93%
Revenue Next 2Y20.29%
Revenue Next 3Y19.77%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 27.43 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CHK.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CHK is valued a bit more expensive than 70.81% of the companies in the same industry.
CHK is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.93, the valuation of CHK can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CHK is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.73, CHK is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.93 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CHK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CHK is more expensive than 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CHK indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CHK is more expensive than 64.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 87.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.11 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CHK's earnings are expected to grow with 18.26% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y2.06%
EPS Next 3Y18.26%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.82%, CHK has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.14, CHK has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, CHK has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.82% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CHK decreases each year by -27.58%.
CHK has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-27.58%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
CHK pays out 74.89% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP74.89%
EPS Next 2Y2.06%
EPS Next 3Y18.26%
CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORP
NASDAQ:CHK (10/1/2024, 8:00:00 PM)
After market: 81.46 0 (0%)81.46
-0.79 (-0.96%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners69.55%
Inst Owner Change8.77%
Ins Owners34.93%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap18.48B
Analysts75.83
Price Target97.71 (19.95%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.82% |
Dividend Growth(5Y)-27.58%
DP74.89%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)228.74%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.54%
Max EPS beat(2)464.01%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)153.85%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.54%
Max EPS beat(4)464.01%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)90.83%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)68.05%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-20.53%
Min Revenue beat(2)-36.48%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.59%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)-36.48%
Max Revenue beat(4)45.81%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)42.17%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)36.68%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)22.86%
PT rev (1m)-7.14%
PT rev (3m)-8.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-60.96%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-69.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-18.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.86%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-17.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.44%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.93 | ||
| P/S | 3.77 | ||
| P/FCF | 87.19 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.64 | ||
| P/B | 1.78 | ||
| P/tB | 1.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.11 |
EPS(TTM)2.97
EY3.65%
EPS(NY)5.11
Fwd EY6.28%
FCF(TTM)0.93
FCFY1.15%
OCF(TTM)7.66
OCFY9.4%
SpS21.58
BVpS45.7
TBVpS45.7
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.22% | ||
| ROE | 4.22% | ||
| ROCE | 3.31% | ||
| ROIC | 2.57% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.79% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.79% | ||
| OM | 8.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.94% | ||
| GM | 78.39% | ||
| FCFM | 4.33% |
ROA(3y)35.26%
ROA(5y)-8.99%
ROE(3y)62.5%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)13.76%
ROIC(5y)9.96%
ROICexc(3y)14.49%
ROICexc(5y)10.54%
ROICexgc(3y)14.49%
ROICexgc(5y)10.54%
ROCE(3y)17.73%
ROCE(5y)12.84%
ROICexcg growth 3Y17.67%
ROICexcg growth 5Y15.1%
ROICexc growth 3Y17.67%
ROICexc growth 5Y15.1%
OM growth 3Y60.28%
OM growth 5Y26.63%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y88.94%
GM growth 3Y5.78%
GM growth 5Y0.58%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.36
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.53 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.05 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 101.13% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 31.14% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.46 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 90.14% | ||
| Profit Quality | 48.4% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.46 |
F-Score5
WACC7.73%
ROIC/WACC0.33
Cap/Depr(3y)99.31%
Cap/Depr(5y)100.4%
Cap/Sales(3y)17.38%
Cap/Sales(5y)20.06%
Profit Quality(3y)28.9%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-74.81%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-8.65%
EPS Q2Q%-98.44%
EPS Next Y-74.18%
EPS Next 2Y2.06%
EPS Next 3Y18.26%
EPS Next 5Y27.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-58.3%
Revenue growth 3Y13.87%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.46%
Sales Q2Q%-73.29%
Revenue Next Year-42.93%
Revenue Next 2Y20.29%
Revenue Next 3Y19.77%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-91.23%
EBIT growth 3Y82.51%
EBIT growth 5Y19.71%
EBIT Next Year-4.53%
EBIT Next 3Y38.42%
EBIT Next 5Y39.9%
FCF growth 1Y-86.46%
FCF growth 3Y192.58%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-37.25%
OCF growth 3Y26.92%
OCF growth 5Y6.59%