COMSTOCK RESOURCES INC (CRK) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:CRK • US2057683029
Current stock price
16.86 USD
-0.14 (-0.82%)
At close:
17.28 USD
+0.42 (+2.49%)
Pre-Market:
This CRK fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CRK Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- CRK had positive earnings in the past year.
- CRK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CRK reported negative net income in multiple years.
- CRK had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- CRK's Return On Assets of 5.65% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CRK outperforms 67.46% of its industry peers.
- CRK has a better Return On Equity (14.95%) than 76.08% of its industry peers.
- CRK has a Return On Invested Capital (5.04%) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.65% | ||
| ROE | 14.95% | ||
| ROIC | 5.04% |
ROA(3y)1.81%
ROA(5y)3.91%
ROE(3y)4.56%
ROE(5y)8.21%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- CRK has a better Profit Margin (20.52%) than 75.12% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CRK has declined.
- CRK's Operating Margin of 19.86% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CRK outperforms 58.37% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CRK has remained more or less at the same level.
- CRK's Gross Margin of 56.28% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CRK outperforms 66.03% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CRK has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.52% | ||
| GM | 56.28% |
OM growth 3Y-31.9%
OM growth 5Y0.9%
PM growth 3Y-12.75%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-10.2%
GM growth 5Y-4.66%
2. CRK Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- CRK has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CRK has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, CRK has more shares outstanding
- CRK has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- CRK has an Altman-Z score of 1.30. This is a bad value and indicates that CRK is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of CRK (1.30) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.06 is on the high side and indicates that CRK has dependencies on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.06, CRK is not doing good in the industry: 66.99% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.3 |
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC7.85%
2.3 Liquidity
- CRK has a Current Ratio of 0.49. This is a bad value and indicates that CRK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.49, CRK is doing worse than 86.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- CRK has a Quick Ratio of 0.49. This is a bad value and indicates that CRK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- CRK's Quick ratio of 0.49 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CRK is outperformed by 82.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.49 |
3. CRK Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 333.33% over the past year.
- CRK shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.87% yearly.
- CRK shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 53.83%.
- CRK shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 17.58% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)333.33%
EPS 3Y-46.9%
EPS 5Y14.87%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)53.83%
Revenue growth 3Y-19%
Revenue growth 5Y17.58%
Sales Q2Q%115.5%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CRK will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 29.25% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CRK will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.34% on average per year.
EPS Next Y45.7%
EPS Next 2Y52.46%
EPS Next 3Y44.69%
EPS Next 5Y29.25%
Revenue Next Year7.68%
Revenue Next 2Y15.51%
Revenue Next 3Y10.34%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. CRK Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.11, CRK can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CRK indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CRK is more expensive than 61.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.89. CRK is around the same levels.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.66, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CRK.
- CRK's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CRK to the average of the S&P500 Index (38.50), we can say CRK is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CRK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CRK is cheaper than 62.68% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.56 |
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.
- CRK's earnings are expected to grow with 44.69% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.66
PEG (5Y)2.02
EPS Next 2Y52.46%
EPS Next 3Y44.69%
5. CRK Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CRK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.74%, which is a nice return.
- In the last 3 months the price of CRK has falen by -20.40%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
- CRK's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.26.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, CRK pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.74% |
5.2 History
- CRK 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
5.3 Sustainability
DP0%
EPS Next 2Y52.46%
EPS Next 3Y44.69%
CRK Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
16.86
-0.14 (-0.82%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05/amc
Inst Owners29.09%
Inst Owner Change-0.47%
Ins Owners2.32%
Ins Owner Change0.14%
Market Cap4.96B
Revenue(TTM)1.93B
Net Income(TTM)395.61M
Analysts55
Price Target21.61 (28.17%)
Short Float %27.78%
Short Ratio8.31
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.74% |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)41.28%
Min EPS beat(2)32.98%
Max EPS beat(2)49.59%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)33.21%
Min EPS beat(4)14.38%
Max EPS beat(4)49.59%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)89.37%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)47.67%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)37.6%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)29.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.95%
Max Revenue beat(2)53.69%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)22.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)4.95%
Max Revenue beat(4)53.69%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)7.41%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.4%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)21.91%
PT rev (1m)-1.17%
PT rev (3m)-3.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)23.94%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)-20.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.41%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.66 | ||
| P/S | 2.57 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 5.51 | ||
| P/B | 1.87 | ||
| P/tB | 2.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.56 |
EPS(TTM)0.56
EY3.32%
EPS(NY)0.82
Fwd EY4.84%
FCF(TTM)-1.53
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.06
OCFY18.15%
SpS6.56
BVpS9
TBVpS7.86
PEG (NY)0.66
PEG (5Y)2.02
Graham Number10.6502 (-36.83%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.65% | ||
| ROE | 14.95% | ||
| ROCE | 6.1% | ||
| ROIC | 5.04% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.06% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.35% | ||
| OM | 19.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.52% | ||
| GM | 56.28% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)1.81%
ROA(5y)3.91%
ROE(3y)4.56%
ROE(5y)8.21%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-49.47%
ROICexgc growth 5Y8.67%
ROICexc growth 3Y-49.2%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.3%
OM growth 3Y-31.9%
OM growth 5Y0.9%
PM growth 3Y-12.75%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-10.2%
GM growth 5Y-4.66%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.28
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.74 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 210.44% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 69.97% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.82 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.84% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.49 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.3 |
F-Score8
WACC7.85%
ROIC/WACC0.64
Cap/Depr(3y)194.28%
Cap/Depr(5y)189.57%
Cap/Sales(3y)82.86%
Cap/Sales(5y)63.05%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)333.33%
EPS 3Y-46.9%
EPS 5Y14.87%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y45.7%
EPS Next 2Y52.46%
EPS Next 3Y44.69%
EPS Next 5Y29.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)53.83%
Revenue growth 3Y-19%
Revenue growth 5Y17.58%
Sales Q2Q%115.5%
Revenue Next Year7.68%
Revenue Next 2Y15.51%
Revenue Next 3Y10.34%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y325.96%
EBIT growth 3Y-44.83%
EBIT growth 5Y18.63%
EBIT Next Year222.36%
EBIT Next 3Y65.29%
EBIT Next 5Y42.45%
FCF growth 1Y5.76%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y45.02%
OCF growth 3Y-19.09%
OCF growth 5Y9.34%
COMSTOCK RESOURCES INC / CRK Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to COMSTOCK RESOURCES INC (CRK). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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COMSTOCK RESOURCES INC (CRK) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
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The financial health rating of COMSTOCK RESOURCES INC (CRK) is 1 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of COMSTOCK RESOURCES INC (CRK) stock?
The dividend rating of COMSTOCK RESOURCES INC (CRK) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.