CHORD ENERGY CORP (CHRD) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:CHRD • US6742152076
121.36 USD
+2.07 (+1.74%)
At close: Mar 6, 2026
121.36 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 3/6/2026, 6:07:09 PM
This CHRD fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to CHRD. CHRD was compared to 207 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. There are concerns on the financial health of CHRD while its profitability can be described as average. CHRD has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. CHRD Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- CHRD had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year CHRD had a positive cash flow from operations.
- CHRD had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years CHRD always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- CHRD's Return On Assets of 0.34% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CHRD is outperformed by 67.15% of its industry peers.
- CHRD has a Return On Equity of 0.55%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CHRD underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 5.01%, CHRD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.48% of the companies in the same industry.
- CHRD had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.22%. This is significantly below the industry average of 22.40%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (5.01%) for CHRD is well below the 3 year average (10.22%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that CHRD had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.34% | ||
| ROE | 0.55% | ||
| ROIC | 5.01% |
ROA(3y)7.18%
ROA(5y)12.02%
ROE(3y)10.11%
ROE(5y)20.19%
ROIC(3y)10.22%
ROIC(5y)16.01%
1.3 Margins
- CHRD's Profit Margin of 0.91% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CHRD is outperformed by 64.73% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CHRD has declined.
- CHRD has a Operating Margin (15.13%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CHRD has grown nicely.
- CHRD has a Gross Margin of 53.87%. This is in the better half of the industry: CHRD outperforms 63.28% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CHRD has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.13% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.91% | ||
| GM | 53.87% |
OM growth 3Y-29.57%
OM growth 5Y16.07%
PM growth 3Y-74.18%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.14%
GM growth 5Y-1.9%
2. CHRD Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- CHRD has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for CHRD has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for CHRD has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- CHRD has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.61, we must say that CHRD is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- CHRD has a Altman-Z score (1.61) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- CHRD has a debt to FCF ratio of 12.64. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CHRD would need 12.64 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- CHRD's Debt to FCF ratio of 12.64 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CHRD outperforms 51.69% of its industry peers.
- CHRD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of CHRD (0.18) is better than 74.40% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.61 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC8.02%
2.3 Liquidity
- CHRD has a Current Ratio of 1.06. This is a normal value and indicates that CHRD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- CHRD has a Current ratio (1.06) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- CHRD has a Quick Ratio of 1.06. This is a bad value and indicates that CHRD is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- CHRD has a Quick ratio (0.98) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.98 |
3. CHRD Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- CHRD shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -43.29%.
- CHRD shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -30.43% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, CHRD shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -7.12% in the last year.
- CHRD shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 35.11% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-43.29%
EPS 3Y-30.43%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-63.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.12%
Revenue growth 3Y10.18%
Revenue growth 5Y35.11%
Sales Q2Q%-19.61%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CHRD will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.49% on average per year.
- CHRD is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.32% yearly.
EPS Next Y-45.19%
EPS Next 2Y-2.9%
EPS Next 3Y8.87%
EPS Next 5Y8.49%
Revenue Next Year-8.08%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.75%
Revenue Next 3Y1.15%
Revenue Next 5Y3.32%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. CHRD Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.83, which indicates a correct valuation of CHRD.
- CHRD's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CHRD is cheaper than 74.40% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.29. CHRD is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- CHRD is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.40.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CHRD is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.60. CHRD is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 92.27% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CHRD, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- CHRD's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 58.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.71 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-2.9%
EPS Next 3Y8.87%
5. CHRD Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CHRD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.36%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.40, CHRD pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, CHRD pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.36% |
5.2 History
- CHRD has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 716.20% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CHRD. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP716.2%
EPS Next 2Y-2.9%
EPS Next 3Y8.87%
CHRD Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
121.36
+2.07 (+1.74%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04/amc
Inst Owners96.62%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.99%
Ins Owner Change3.55%
Market Cap6.90B
Revenue(TTM)4.88B
Net Income(TTM)44.37M
Analysts81.6
Price Target131.42 (8.29%)
Short Float %6.22%
Short Ratio4.35
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.36% |
Yearly Dividend5.44
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP716.2%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-12 2026-03-12 (1.3)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.45%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.82%
Max EPS beat(2)0.92%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.91%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.13%
Max EPS beat(4)12.65%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)1.18%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)3.82%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)1.45%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)11.91%
Min Revenue beat(2)7.29%
Max Revenue beat(2)16.53%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.77%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.64%
Max Revenue beat(4)16.53%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)14.75%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)17.76%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)27.82%
PT rev (1m)0.78%
PT rev (3m)-0.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.41%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-27.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)-31.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.55%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.33%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.4 | ||
| P/S | 1.41 | ||
| P/FCF | 58.93 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.38 | ||
| P/B | 0.85 | ||
| P/tB | 0.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.71 |
EPS(TTM)9.46
EY7.79%
EPS(NY)5.19
Fwd EY4.27%
FCF(TTM)2.06
FCFY1.7%
OCF(TTM)35.9
OCFY29.58%
SpS85.8
BVpS142.15
TBVpS142.15
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number173.95
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.34% | ||
| ROE | 0.55% | ||
| ROCE | 6.35% | ||
| ROIC | 5.01% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.1% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.1% | ||
| OM | 15.13% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.91% | ||
| GM | 53.87% | ||
| FCFM | 2.4% |
ROA(3y)7.18%
ROA(5y)12.02%
ROE(3y)10.11%
ROE(5y)20.19%
ROIC(3y)10.22%
ROIC(5y)16.01%
ROICexc(3y)10.6%
ROICexc(5y)17.38%
ROICexgc(3y)10.74%
ROICexgc(5y)17.46%
ROCE(3y)12.94%
ROCE(5y)20.27%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-42.4%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.96%
ROICexc growth 3Y-42.4%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.37%
OM growth 3Y-29.57%
OM growth 5Y16.07%
PM growth 3Y-74.18%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.14%
GM growth 5Y-1.9%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.37
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.64 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.67 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 130.84% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 39.44% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 14.27 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 92.43% | ||
| Profit Quality | 263.82% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.61 |
F-Score6
WACC8.02%
ROIC/WACC0.63
Cap/Depr(3y)169.38%
Cap/Depr(5y)231.81%
Cap/Sales(3y)35.63%
Cap/Sales(5y)34.46%
Profit Quality(3y)119.75%
Profit Quality(5y)93.82%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-43.29%
EPS 3Y-30.43%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-63.32%
EPS Next Y-45.19%
EPS Next 2Y-2.9%
EPS Next 3Y8.87%
EPS Next 5Y8.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.12%
Revenue growth 3Y10.18%
Revenue growth 5Y35.11%
Sales Q2Q%-19.61%
Revenue Next Year-8.08%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.75%
Revenue Next 3Y1.15%
Revenue Next 5Y3.32%
EBIT growth 1Y-31.88%
EBIT growth 3Y-22.4%
EBIT growth 5Y56.82%
EBIT Next Year179.91%
EBIT Next 3Y51.71%
EBIT Next 5Y29.38%
FCF growth 1Y-55.52%
FCF growth 3Y-56.2%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-2.7%
OCF growth 3Y1.98%
OCF growth 5Y46.91%
CHORD ENERGY CORP / CHRD FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CHRD stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CHRD.
Can you provide the valuation status for CHORD ENERGY CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CHORD ENERGY CORP (CHRD). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CHORD ENERGY CORP?
CHORD ENERGY CORP (CHRD) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the valuation of CHORD ENERGY CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CHORD ENERGY CORP (CHRD) is 12.83 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.85.
What is the financial health of CHORD ENERGY CORP (CHRD) stock?
The financial health rating of CHORD ENERGY CORP (CHRD) is 3 / 10.