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CRESCENT ENERGY INC-A (CRGY) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:CRGY - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US44952J1043 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

9.65  +0.12 (+1.26%)

After market: 9.3 -0.35 (-3.63%)

Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to CRGY. CRGY was compared to 208 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While CRGY is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. CRGY has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CRGY was profitable.
In the past year CRGY had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CRGY reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years CRGY had a positive operating cash flow.
CRGY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCRGY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B -1B

1.2 Ratios

CRGY has a worse Return On Assets (-0.94%) than 71.15% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CRGY (-2.84%) is worse than 69.23% of its industry peers.
CRGY has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.89%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CRGY outperforms 41.35% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CRGY is significantly below the industry average of 23.87%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.89%) for CRGY is well below the 3 year average (10.78%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that CRGY had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.94%
ROE -2.84%
ROIC 4.89%
ROA(3y)0.45%
ROA(5y)-1.73%
ROE(3y)3.9%
ROE(5y)-9.04%
ROIC(3y)10.78%
ROIC(5y)N/A
CRGY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCRGY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

CRGY's Operating Margin of 17.29% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CRGY outperforms 48.56% of its industry peers.
CRGY's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 57.27%, CRGY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.38% of the companies in the same industry.
CRGY's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 17.29%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 57.27%
OM growth 3Y-23.59%
OM growth 5Y-7.24%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.34%
GM growth 5Y2.53%
CRGY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCRGY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CRGY is still creating some value.
CRGY has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
CRGY has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CRGY has a worse debt to assets ratio.
CRGY Yearly Shares OutstandingCRGY Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
CRGY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCRGY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.76, we must say that CRGY is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CRGY's Altman-Z score of 0.76 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CRGY outperforms 40.38% of its industry peers.
CRGY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.11. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
CRGY's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.11 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CRGY is outperformed by 70.19% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.11
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.76
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC9.07%
CRGY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCRGY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

CRGY has a Current Ratio of 0.78. This is a bad value and indicates that CRGY is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CRGY's Current ratio of 0.78 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CRGY is outperformed by 71.15% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.78 indicates that CRGY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CRGY (0.78) is worse than 63.46% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.78
Quick Ratio 0.78
CRGY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCRGY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CRGY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 7900.00%, which is quite impressive.
CRGY shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 31.58%.
The Revenue has been growing by 21.94% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)7900%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%2900%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)31.58%
Revenue growth 3Y25.66%
Revenue growth 5Y21.94%
Sales Q2Q%44.52%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CRGY will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -18.69% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CRGY will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -5.99% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-7.99%
EPS Next 2Y-3.95%
EPS Next 3Y-6.07%
EPS Next 5Y-18.69%
Revenue Next Year24.82%
Revenue Next 2Y10.88%
Revenue Next 3Y7.64%
Revenue Next 5Y-5.99%

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 decreasing.
CRGY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCRGY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B
CRGY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCRGY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

CRGY is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 4.02.
96.15% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CRGY, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.91. CRGY is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
CRGY is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.75.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CRGY is valued cheaper than 90.38% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 37.11. CRGY is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.02
Fwd PE 5.75
CRGY Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCRGY Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

CRGY's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CRGY is cheaper than 78.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 4.11
CRGY Per share dataCRGY EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 -2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as CRGY's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.07% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-3.95%
EPS Next 3Y-6.07%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.17%, CRGY is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CRGY's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.37.
CRGY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.17%

5.2 History

CRGY has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
CRGY Yearly Dividends per shareCRGY Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of CRGY are negative and hence is the payout ratio. CRGY will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-81.96%
EPS Next 2Y-3.95%
EPS Next 3Y-6.07%
CRGY Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCRGY Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -500M -1B

CRESCENT ENERGY INC-A

NYSE:CRGY (7/29/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 9.3 -0.35 (-3.63%)

9.65

+0.12 (+1.26%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)05-05 2025-05-05/amc
Earnings (Next)08-04 2025-08-04/amc
Inst Owners70.09%
Inst Owner Change0.1%
Ins Owners0.63%
Ins Owner Change0.3%
Market Cap3.07B
Analysts83.16
Price Target14.71 (52.44%)
Short Float %5.86%
Short Ratio4.54
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.17%
Yearly Dividend0.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-81.96%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date05-19 2025-05-19 (0.12)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)59.43%
Min EPS beat(2)20.48%
Max EPS beat(2)98.39%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)70.96%
Min EPS beat(4)20.48%
Max EPS beat(4)98.39%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)13.14%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)72.88%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.51%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.42%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.18%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)3%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.88%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)11.79%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)2.98%
PT rev (3m)-4.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)9.95%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-26.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.92%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.28%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.87%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.02
Fwd PE 5.75
P/S 0.95
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 2.23
P/B 0.94
P/tB 0.94
EV/EBITDA 4.11
EPS(TTM)2.4
EY24.87%
EPS(NY)1.68
Fwd EY17.4%
FCF(TTM)-2.44
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.33
OCFY44.82%
SpS10.13
BVpS10.23
TBVpS10.23
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.94%
ROE -2.84%
ROCE 6.19%
ROIC 4.89%
ROICexc 4.89%
ROICexgc 4.89%
OM 17.29%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 57.27%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)0.45%
ROA(5y)-1.73%
ROE(3y)3.9%
ROE(5y)-9.04%
ROIC(3y)10.78%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)10.81%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)10.81%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)13.65%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-22.35%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-3.14%
ROICexc growth 3Y-21.9%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.14%
OM growth 3Y-23.59%
OM growth 5Y-7.24%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.34%
GM growth 5Y2.53%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.33
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.11
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 2.23
Cap/Depr 203.87%
Cap/Sales 66.75%
Interest Coverage 2.98
Cash Conversion 85.34%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.78
Quick Ratio 0.78
Altman-Z 0.76
F-Score4
WACC9.07%
ROIC/WACC0.54
Cap/Depr(3y)190.52%
Cap/Depr(5y)138.4%
Cap/Sales(3y)47.46%
Cap/Sales(5y)35.49%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7900%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%2900%
EPS Next Y-7.99%
EPS Next 2Y-3.95%
EPS Next 3Y-6.07%
EPS Next 5Y-18.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)31.58%
Revenue growth 3Y25.66%
Revenue growth 5Y21.94%
Sales Q2Q%44.52%
Revenue Next Year24.82%
Revenue Next 2Y10.88%
Revenue Next 3Y7.64%
Revenue Next 5Y-5.99%
EBIT growth 1Y19.37%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.98%
EBIT growth 5Y13.11%
EBIT Next Year398.04%
EBIT Next 3Y68.85%
EBIT Next 5Y47.57%
FCF growth 1Y-289.9%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y23.42%
OCF growth 3Y73.77%
OCF growth 5Y20.3%