EXPAND ENERGY CORP (CS1.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:CS1 • US1651677353
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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.
1. CS1.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- CS1 had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year CS1 had a positive cash flow from operations.
- CS1 had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years CS1 had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of CS1 (6.43%) is better than 73.08% of its industry peers.
- CS1's Return On Equity of 9.79% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CS1 outperforms 50.00% of 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 70.51% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.92%, CS1 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.51% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CS1 has declined.
- 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.
- CS1's Gross Margin of 73.71% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CS1 outperforms 79.49% of its industry peers.
- CS1's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. CS1.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CS1 is creating some value.
- CS1 has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- CS1 has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for CS1 has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- CS1 has an Altman-Z score of 2.64. 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 has a better Altman-Z score (2.64) than 60.26% of its industry peers.
- CS1 has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.05. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as CS1 would need 3.05 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.05, CS1 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.51% of the companies in the same industry.
- CS1 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.27, CS1 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.51% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.64 |
ROIC/WACC1.02
WACC7.94%
2.3 Liquidity
- CS1 has a Current 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.
- CS1 has a worse Current ratio (1.01) than 70.51% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.01 indicates that CS1 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of CS1 (1.01) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.01 |
3. CS1.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 375.78% over the past year.
- 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%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 18.28% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
- CS1 is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.63% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.81% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y40.53%
EPS Next 2Y23.39%
EPS Next 3Y16.77%
EPS Next 5Y8.63%
Revenue Next Year3.23%
Revenue Next 2Y2.25%
Revenue Next 3Y1.81%
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.
- 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. CS1.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- CS1 is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.41.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CS1 is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.23, CS1 is valued a bit cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.11, which indicates a correct valuation of CS1.
- 79.49% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CS1, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CS1 to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.51), we can say CS1 is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.11 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CS1 is valued a bit cheaper than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CS1 is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.54% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.64 |
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 CS1's earnings are expected to grow with 16.77% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y23.39%
EPS Next 3Y16.77%
5. CS1.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CS1 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.13%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- CS1's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.88.
- CS1's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.90.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
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.
- The dividend of CS1 is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP42.06%
EPS Next 2Y23.39%
EPS Next 3Y16.77%
CS1.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:CS1 (3/25/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
97.2
+1.7 (+1.78%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Earnings (Next)04-27 2026-04-27/amc
Inst Owners93.29%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.14%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap23.37B
Revenue(TTM)12.19B
Net Income(TTM)1.82B
Analysts84.24
Price Target117.49 (20.87%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.13% |
Yearly Dividend2.81
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)21.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)11.6%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)11.67%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.48%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.49%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.11 | ||
| P/S | 2.21 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.89 | ||
| P/B | 1.45 | ||
| P/tB | 1.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.64 |
EPS(TTM)5.28
EY5.43%
EPS(NY)7.42
Fwd EY7.63%
FCF(TTM)5.93
FCFY6.1%
OCF(TTM)16.49
OCFY16.97%
SpS43.94
BVpS66.97
TBVpS66.97
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number89.2
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.64 |
F-Score9
WACC7.94%
ROIC/WACC1.02
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 Year3.23%
Revenue Next 2Y2.25%
Revenue Next 3Y1.81%
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 5 / 10 to CS1.DE.
What is the valuation status for CS1 stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 5 / 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 18.41 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.45.
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%.