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DIVERSIFIED ENERGY CO (DEC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DEC - US25520W1071 - Common Stock

15.84 USD
+0.52 (+3.39%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 8:14:04 PM
15.84 USD
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After Hours: 12/5/2025, 8:14:04 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, DEC scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DEC was compared to 209 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. Both the profitability and financial health of DEC have multiple concerns. DEC is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DEC had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year DEC had a positive cash flow from operations.
DEC had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years DEC had a positive operating cash flow.
DEC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDEC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -2.43%, DEC is doing worse than 73.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -19.24%, DEC is doing worse than 77.51% of the companies in the same industry.
DEC's Return On Invested Capital of 3.54% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DEC is outperformed by 66.99% of its industry peers.
DEC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.02%. This is significantly below the industry average of 21.47%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.54%) for DEC is well below the 3 year average (12.02%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that DEC had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.43%
ROE -19.24%
ROIC 3.54%
ROA(3y)1.1%
ROA(5y)-1.41%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)12.02%
ROIC(5y)10.21%
DEC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDEC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 200 300 400

1.3 Margins

DEC has a Operating Margin of 18.42%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DEC outperforms 54.07% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DEC has declined.
DEC has a worse Gross Margin (26.94%) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
DEC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 18.42%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 26.94%
OM growth 3Y-66.91%
OM growth 5Y-41.93%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-36.76%
GM growth 5Y-17.01%
DEC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDEC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60 80 100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

DEC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
DEC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for DEC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
DEC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
DEC Yearly Shares OutstandingDEC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
DEC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDEC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.28, we must say that DEC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of DEC (0.28) is worse than 67.46% of its industry peers.
DEC has a debt to FCF ratio of 16.57. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as DEC would need 16.57 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DEC (16.57) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DEC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.52. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 3.52, DEC is doing worse than 88.04% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.52
Debt/FCF 16.57
Altman-Z 0.28
ROIC/WACC0.39
WACC9.02%
DEC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDEC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.54 indicates that DEC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of DEC (0.54) is worse than 84.21% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.54 indicates that DEC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
DEC has a Quick ratio of 0.54. This is amonst the worse of the industry: DEC underperforms 80.38% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.54
Quick Ratio 0.54
DEC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDEC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for DEC have decreased strongly by -187.88% in the last year.
The Revenue has grown by 60.64% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
DEC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.45% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-187.88%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-258.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)60.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.6%
Revenue growth 5Y11.45%
Sales Q2Q%111.04%

3.2 Future

DEC is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 26.66% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 18.10% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y134.76%
EPS Next 2Y54.27%
EPS Next 3Y25.13%
EPS Next 5Y26.66%
Revenue Next Year110.08%
Revenue Next 2Y41.02%
Revenue Next 3Y17.57%
Revenue Next 5Y18.1%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
DEC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDEC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 500M 1B 1.5B
DEC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDEC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for DEC. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 4.72, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of DEC.
DEC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DEC is cheaper than 97.13% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DEC to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.10), we can say DEC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 4.72
DEC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDEC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

DEC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DEC indicates a rather cheap valuation: DEC is cheaper than 86.60% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.65
EV/EBITDA 7.67
DEC Per share dataDEC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as DEC's earnings are expected to grow with 25.13% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y54.27%
EPS Next 3Y25.13%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DEC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.57%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.80, DEC pays a better dividend. On top of this DEC pays more dividend than 81.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, DEC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.57%

5.2 History

The dividend of DEC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 65.59%!
DEC has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
DEC has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)65.59%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
DEC Yearly Dividends per shareDEC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

DEC has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DEC's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP-49.87%
EPS Next 2Y54.27%
EPS Next 3Y25.13%
DEC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDEC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M -600M

DIVERSIFIED ENERGY CO

NYSE:DEC (12/5/2025, 8:14:04 PM)

After market: 15.84 0 (0%)

15.84

+0.52 (+3.39%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-03 2025-11-03
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners63.67%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.81%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.27B
Revenue(TTM)1.20B
Net Income(TTM)-137.81M
Analysts83.08
Price Target29.33 (85.16%)
Short Float %3.7%
Short Ratio5.62
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.57%
Yearly Dividend1.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)65.59%
DP-49.87%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date12-01 2025-12-01 (0.29)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)7.75%
PT rev (3m)2.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)101.98%
EPS NY rev (3m)72.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.18%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 4.72
P/S 1.06
P/FCF 7.65
P/OCF 2.84
P/B 1.78
P/tB 1.81
EV/EBITDA 7.67
EPS(TTM)-2.62
EYN/A
EPS(NY)3.35
Fwd EY21.17%
FCF(TTM)2.07
FCFY13.08%
OCF(TTM)5.58
OCFY35.23%
SpS14.97
BVpS8.9
TBVpS8.74
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.43%
ROE -19.24%
ROCE 4.66%
ROIC 3.54%
ROICexc 3.56%
ROICexgc 3.57%
OM 18.42%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 26.94%
FCFM 13.84%
ROA(3y)1.1%
ROA(5y)-1.41%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)12.02%
ROIC(5y)10.21%
ROICexc(3y)12.05%
ROICexc(5y)10.25%
ROICexgc(3y)12.15%
ROICexgc(5y)10.32%
ROCE(3y)15.83%
ROCE(5y)13.45%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-71.19%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-41.91%
ROICexc growth 3Y-71.19%
ROICexc growth 5Y-41.96%
OM growth 3Y-66.91%
OM growth 5Y-41.93%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-36.76%
GM growth 5Y-17.01%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.21
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.52
Debt/FCF 16.57
Debt/EBITDA 4.82
Cap/Depr 93.66%
Cap/Sales 23.45%
Interest Coverage 1.32
Cash Conversion 85.81%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.54
Quick Ratio 0.54
Altman-Z 0.28
F-Score5
WACC9.02%
ROIC/WACC0.39
Cap/Depr(3y)146.83%
Cap/Depr(5y)153.57%
Cap/Sales(3y)33.3%
Cap/Sales(5y)33.91%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-187.88%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-258.19%
EPS Next Y134.76%
EPS Next 2Y54.27%
EPS Next 3Y25.13%
EPS Next 5Y26.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)60.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.6%
Revenue growth 5Y11.45%
Sales Q2Q%111.04%
Revenue Next Year110.08%
Revenue Next 2Y41.02%
Revenue Next 3Y17.57%
Revenue Next 5Y18.1%
EBIT growth 1Y1231.28%
EBIT growth 3Y-69.42%
EBIT growth 5Y-35.28%
EBIT Next Year361.88%
EBIT Next 3Y62.08%
EBIT Next 5Y39.74%
FCF growth 1Y185.91%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-54.02%
OCF growth 1Y26.35%
OCF growth 3Y2.58%
OCF growth 5Y4.36%

DIVERSIFIED ENERGY CO / DEC FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of DIVERSIFIED ENERGY CO (DEC) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to DEC.


Can you provide the valuation status for DIVERSIFIED ENERGY CO?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to DIVERSIFIED ENERGY CO (DEC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of DEC stock?

DIVERSIFIED ENERGY CO (DEC) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


Is the dividend of DIVERSIFIED ENERGY CO sustainable?

The dividend rating of DIVERSIFIED ENERGY CO (DEC) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -49.87%.