EXPAND ENERGY CORP (CS1.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

FRA:CS1US1651677353

Current stock price

93.38 EUR
-1.2 (-1.27%)
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This CS1.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. CS1.DE Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CS1 had positive earnings in the past year.
  • CS1 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • CS1 had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years CS1 always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CS1.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCS1.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5B -5B

1.2 Ratios

  • CS1 has a better Return On Assets (6.43%) than 75.61% of its industry peers.
  • CS1 has a Return On Equity (9.79%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.09%, CS1 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.43%
ROE 9.79%
ROIC 8.09%
ROA(3y)6.9%
ROA(5y)21.93%
ROE(3y)9.42%
ROE(5y)38.64%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CS1.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCS1.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100 -100 200 300

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.92%, CS1 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.39% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CS1's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of CS1 (21.15%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • CS1's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 73.71%, CS1 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.49% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CS1 has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 21.15%
PM (TTM) 14.92%
GM 73.71%
OM growth 3Y-11.81%
OM growth 5Y25.21%
PM growth 3Y-29.48%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.44%
GM growth 5Y1.17%
CS1.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCS1.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 -50 100 -100 -150

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2. CS1.DE Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • CS1 has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CS1 has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CS1 has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for CS1 has been reduced compared to a year ago.
CS1.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingCS1.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M
CS1.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCS1.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

  • CS1 has an Altman-Z score of 2.57. This is not the best score and indicates that CS1 is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • CS1's Altman-Z score of 2.57 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CS1 outperforms 60.98% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CS1 is 3.05, which is a good value as it means it would take CS1, 3.05 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • CS1 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.05) than 71.95% of its industry peers.
  • CS1 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of CS1 (0.27) is better than 71.95% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 3.05
Altman-Z 2.57
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC7.85%
CS1.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCS1.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5B -5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.01 indicates that CS1 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.01, CS1 is doing worse than 69.51% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CS1 has a Quick Ratio of 1.01. This is a normal value and indicates that CS1 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of CS1 (1.01) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.01
Quick Ratio 1.01
CS1.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCS1.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

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3. CS1.DE Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • CS1 shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 375.78%, which is quite impressive.
  • The earnings per share for CS1 have been decreasing by -29.31% on average. This is quite bad
  • CS1 shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 190.49%.
  • Measured over the past years, CS1 shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 18.28% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)375.78%
EPS 3Y-29.31%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%263.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)190.49%
Revenue growth 3Y2.13%
Revenue growth 5Y18.28%
Sales Q2Q%65.75%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, CS1 will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.63% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.68% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y40.53%
EPS Next 2Y23.39%
EPS Next 3Y16.77%
EPS Next 5Y8.63%
Revenue Next Year4.18%
Revenue Next 2Y2.93%
Revenue Next 3Y2.68%
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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
CS1.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCS1.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
CS1.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCS1.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5 10 15 20

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4. CS1.DE Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.62, the valuation of CS1 can be described as rather expensive.
  • CS1's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • CS1's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.73.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.55, the valuation of CS1 can be described as correct.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CS1 indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CS1 is cheaper than 79.27% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.72. CS1 is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.62
Fwd PE 12.55
CS1.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCS1.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • CS1's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CS1 is cheaper than 70.73% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CS1 is valued a bit cheaper than 63.41% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.7
EV/EBITDA 5.44
CS1.DE Per share dataCS1.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

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.
  • CS1 has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as CS1's earnings are expected to grow with 16.77% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.43
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y23.39%
EPS Next 3Y16.77%

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5. CS1.DE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • CS1 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.13%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.49, CS1 is paying slightly less dividend.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, CS1 has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.13%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of CS1 grows each year by 7.59%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.59%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
CS1.DE Yearly Dividends per shareCS1.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2025 2026 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 42.06% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CS1. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • CS1's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP42.06%
EPS Next 2Y23.39%
EPS Next 3Y16.77%
CS1.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCS1.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5B -5B
CS1.DE Dividend Payout.CS1.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CS1.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CS1.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

EXPAND ENERGY CORP

FRA:CS1 (3/17/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

93.38

-1.2 (-1.27%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-17
Earnings (Next)04-27
Inst Owners93.29%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.14%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap22.45B
Revenue(TTM)12.19B
Net Income(TTM)1.82B
Analysts84.24
Price Target117.49 (25.82%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.13%
Yearly Dividend2.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.59%
DP42.06%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.85%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.41%
Max EPS beat(2)5.11%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.01%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.85%
Max EPS beat(4)6.21%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)104.03%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)87.42%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)72.2%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)18.81%
Min Revenue beat(2)17.51%
Max Revenue beat(2)20.12%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)15.9%
Min Revenue beat(4)-14.75%
Max Revenue beat(4)40.73%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.69%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)12.42%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)21.59%
PT rev (1m)1.89%
PT rev (3m)1.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)15.34%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)9.86%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)10.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.42%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.43%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.62
Fwd PE 12.55
P/S 2.12
P/FCF 15.7
P/OCF 5.64
P/B 1.39
P/tB 1.39
EV/EBITDA 5.44
EPS(TTM)5.3
EY5.68%
EPS(NY)7.44
Fwd EY7.97%
FCF(TTM)5.95
FCFY6.37%
OCF(TTM)16.55
OCFY17.72%
SpS44.09
BVpS67.2
TBVpS67.2
PEG (NY)0.43
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number89.52
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.43%
ROE 9.79%
ROCE 10.16%
ROIC 8.09%
ROICexc 8.3%
ROICexgc 8.3%
OM 21.15%
PM (TTM) 14.92%
GM 73.71%
FCFM 13.49%
ROA(3y)6.9%
ROA(5y)21.93%
ROE(3y)9.42%
ROE(5y)38.64%
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-28.04%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.58%
ROICexc growth 3Y-28.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.58%
OM growth 3Y-11.81%
OM growth 5Y25.21%
PM growth 3Y-29.48%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.44%
GM growth 5Y1.17%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.43
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 3.05
Debt/EBITDA 0.9
Cap/Depr 98.36%
Cap/Sales 24.05%
Interest Coverage 11.21
Cash Conversion 82.31%
Profit Quality 90.38%
Current Ratio 1.01
Quick Ratio 1.01
Altman-Z 2.57
F-Score9
WACC7.85%
ROIC/WACC1.03
Cap/Depr(3y)102.73%
Cap/Depr(5y)97.27%
Cap/Sales(3y)28.23%
Cap/Sales(5y)22.66%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)375.78%
EPS 3Y-29.31%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%263.64%
EPS Next Y40.53%
EPS Next 2Y23.39%
EPS Next 3Y16.77%
EPS Next 5Y8.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)190.49%
Revenue growth 3Y2.13%
Revenue growth 5Y18.28%
Sales Q2Q%65.75%
Revenue Next Year4.18%
Revenue Next 2Y2.93%
Revenue Next 3Y2.68%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y414.77%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.93%
EBIT growth 5Y48.09%
EBIT Next Year173.65%
EBIT Next 3Y41.39%
EBIT Next 5Y22.81%
FCF growth 1Y20450%
FCF growth 3Y-10.61%
FCF growth 5Y136.97%
OCF growth 1Y192.33%
OCF growth 3Y3.51%
OCF growth 5Y31.49%

EXPAND ENERGY CORP / CS1.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CS1 stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CS1.DE.


What is the valuation status for CS1 stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to EXPAND ENERGY CORP (CS1.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for EXPAND ENERGY CORP?

EXPAND ENERGY CORP (CS1.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the valuation of EXPAND ENERGY CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for EXPAND ENERGY CORP (CS1.DE) is 17.62 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.39.


Is the dividend of EXPAND ENERGY CORP sustainable?

The dividend rating of EXPAND ENERGY CORP (CS1.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 42.06%.