EXPAND ENERGY CORP (CS1.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:CS1 • US1651677353
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.
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.
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 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 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 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
- 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.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.57 |
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC7.85%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.01 |
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.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.55 |
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.44 |
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%
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 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.
- 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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
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 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 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 Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 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 | 2.57 |
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%.