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DIVERSIFIED ENERGY CO PLC (DEC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:DEC - GB00BQHP5P93 - Common Stock

13.96 USD
-0.37 (-2.58%)
Last: 9/29/2025, 4:21:01 PM
13.96 USD
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After Hours: 9/29/2025, 4:21:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall DEC gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated DEC against 211 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. DEC may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. DEC has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year DEC has reported negative net income.
In the past year DEC had a positive cash flow from operations.
DEC had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
DEC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
DEC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDEC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -2.43%, DEC is doing worse than 72.04% of the companies in the same industry.
DEC has a worse Return On Equity (-19.24%) than 78.20% of its industry peers.
DEC has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.54%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DEC underperforms 63.98% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DEC is significantly below the industry average of 21.71%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.54%) for DEC is well below the 3 year average (12.02%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that DEC had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.43%
ROE -19.24%
ROIC 3.54%
ROA(3y)1.1%
ROA(5y)-1.41%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)12.02%
ROIC(5y)10.21%
DEC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDEC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 200 300 400

1.3 Margins

The Operating Margin of DEC (18.42%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DEC has declined.
DEC has a Gross Margin of 26.94%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DEC underperforms 61.14% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DEC has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 18.42%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 26.94%
OM growth 3Y-66.91%
OM growth 5Y-41.93%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-36.76%
GM growth 5Y-17.01%
DEC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDEC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60 80 100

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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 DEC is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, DEC has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for DEC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
DEC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
DEC Yearly Shares OutstandingDEC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
DEC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDEC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

DEC has an Altman-Z score of 0.26. This is a bad value and indicates that DEC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
DEC has a worse Altman-Z score (0.26) than 65.88% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DEC is 16.57, which is on the high side as it means it would take DEC, 16.57 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 16.57, DEC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.50% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.52 is on the high side and indicates that DEC has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 3.52, DEC is doing worse than 86.26% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.52
Debt/FCF 16.57
Altman-Z 0.26
ROIC/WACC0.39
WACC9.04%
DEC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDEC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

DEC has a Current Ratio of 0.54. This is a bad value and indicates that DEC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of DEC (0.54) is worse than 85.78% of its industry peers.
DEC has a Quick Ratio of 0.54. This is a bad value and indicates that DEC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.54, DEC is doing worse than 80.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.54
Quick Ratio 0.54
DEC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDEC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for DEC have decreased strongly by -187.88% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, DEC shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 60.64%.
DEC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.45% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-187.88%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-258.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)60.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.6%
Revenue growth 5Y11.45%
Sales Q2Q%111.04%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 18.89% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, DEC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.45% on average per year.
EPS Next Y24.27%
EPS Next 2Y37.33%
EPS Next 3Y30.99%
EPS Next 5Y18.89%
Revenue Next Year111.54%
Revenue Next 2Y45.78%
Revenue Next 3Y25.6%
Revenue Next 5Y0.45%

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.
DEC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDEC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 500M 1B 1.5B
DEC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDEC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

DEC reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.25, the valuation of DEC can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DEC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
DEC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.05, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 5.25
DEC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDEC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20

4.2 Price Multiples

62.09% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DEC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DEC is valued cheaper than 87.20% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.53
EV/EBITDA 7.37
DEC Per share dataDEC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

DEC's 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 DEC's earnings are expected to grow with 30.99% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y37.33%
EPS Next 3Y30.99%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DEC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.97%, which is a nice return.
DEC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.98. DEC pays more dividend than 83.41% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, DEC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.97%

5.2 History

The dividend of DEC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 65.59%!
DEC has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
DEC has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)65.59%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
DEC Yearly Dividends per shareDEC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

DEC has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
The dividend of DEC is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP-49.87%
EPS Next 2Y37.33%
EPS Next 3Y30.99%
DEC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDEC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M -600M

DIVERSIFIED ENERGY CO PLC

NYSE:DEC (9/29/2025, 4:21:01 PM)

After market: 13.96 0 (0%)

13.96

-0.37 (-2.58%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)08-11 2025-08-11
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners63.67%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.81%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.09B
Analysts83.33
Price Target27.89 (99.79%)
Short Float %3.69%
Short Ratio6.81
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.97%
Yearly Dividend1.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)65.59%
DP-49.87%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date11-28 2025-11-28 (0.29)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-2.5%
PT rev (3m)-0.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.6%
EPS NY rev (3m)-29.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.88%
Revenue NY rev (3m)56.08%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 5.25
P/S 0.9
P/FCF 6.53
P/OCF 2.42
P/B 1.52
P/tB 1.55
EV/EBITDA 7.37
EPS(TTM)-2.62
EYN/A
EPS(NY)2.66
Fwd EY19.04%
FCF(TTM)2.14
FCFY15.32%
OCF(TTM)5.76
OCFY41.27%
SpS15.45
BVpS9.19
TBVpS9.02
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.43%
ROE -19.24%
ROCE 4.66%
ROIC 3.54%
ROICexc 3.56%
ROICexgc 3.57%
OM 18.42%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 26.94%
FCFM 13.84%
ROA(3y)1.1%
ROA(5y)-1.41%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)12.02%
ROIC(5y)10.21%
ROICexc(3y)12.05%
ROICexc(5y)10.25%
ROICexgc(3y)12.15%
ROICexgc(5y)10.32%
ROCE(3y)15.83%
ROCE(5y)13.45%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-71.19%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-41.91%
ROICexc growth 3Y-71.19%
ROICexc growth 5Y-41.96%
OM growth 3Y-66.91%
OM growth 5Y-41.93%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-36.76%
GM growth 5Y-17.01%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.21
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.52
Debt/FCF 16.57
Debt/EBITDA 4.82
Cap/Depr 93.66%
Cap/Sales 23.45%
Interest Coverage 1.32
Cash Conversion 85.81%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.54
Quick Ratio 0.54
Altman-Z 0.26
F-Score5
WACC9.04%
ROIC/WACC0.39
Cap/Depr(3y)146.83%
Cap/Depr(5y)153.57%
Cap/Sales(3y)33.3%
Cap/Sales(5y)33.91%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-187.88%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-258.19%
EPS Next Y24.27%
EPS Next 2Y37.33%
EPS Next 3Y30.99%
EPS Next 5Y18.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)60.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.6%
Revenue growth 5Y11.45%
Sales Q2Q%111.04%
Revenue Next Year111.54%
Revenue Next 2Y45.78%
Revenue Next 3Y25.6%
Revenue Next 5Y0.45%
EBIT growth 1Y1231.28%
EBIT growth 3Y-69.42%
EBIT growth 5Y-35.28%
EBIT Next Year335.81%
EBIT Next 3Y54.94%
EBIT Next 5Y11.96%
FCF growth 1Y185.91%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-54.02%
OCF growth 1Y26.35%
OCF growth 3Y2.58%
OCF growth 5Y4.36%