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Comstock Resources Inc(CRK)

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ADVISORIES YOU CAN VERIFY
QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
SELL
SELL for 1 day
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-11.45%
LAST CLOSE
$12.84
09/18/2026
(24-hour delay)

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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CRK

09/18/2026: CRK (1-star) is a SELL. SELL for 1 day. Simulated Profits (-11.45%). Updated daily EoD!

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -21.36%
Avg. Invested days 29
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

CRK receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

CRK has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+292.1%) and strong revenue growth (+53.8%) are partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin -23.3%).

Financial Health Rating

CRK's financial health is supported by solid profitability, including gross margin of 22.9% and operating margin of 19.9%. Liquidity is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

Earnings growth is CRK's strongest growth driver at +292.1% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+53.8%, strong) is also strong, while free-cash-flow growth (+5.8%, moderate) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

Institutional ownership is 31.1% and approximately 21.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 73.25% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 3.98%
BlackRock Inc 3.97%
State Street Corp 1.77%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 1.61%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 1.14%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

CRK generates approximately $229 of gross profit, $199 of operating income, and $-233 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

Effective Tax Rate: 17.40%

Quantitative Style Profile

CRK has a relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 3.77B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 7.21
1Y Target Price 16.27
Price to earnings Ratio 7.21
1Y Target Price 16.27
Volume (30-day avg) 2.6M shares
Beta 0.14
52 Weeks Range 12.12 - 28.10
Updated Date 09/20/2026
52 Weeks Range 12.12 - 28.10
Updated Date 09/20/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.78

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE 7.21
Forward PE 44.25
Enterprise Value 6.90B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2
Enterprise Value 6.90B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.66
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 4.67
Shares Outstanding 293.62M
Shares Floating 63.47M
Shares Outstanding 293.62M
Shares Floating 63.47M
Percent Insiders 73.25
Percent Institutions 31.11

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

Information icon Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.

Net Income (Profit)

Information icon Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.

Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

Information icon Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

About Comstock Resources Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquarters Frisco, TX, United States
IPO Launch date 1990-03-26
Chairman of the Board & CEO Mr. Miles Jay Allison J.D.
Sector Energy
Industry Oil & Gas E&P
Full time employees 252
Full time employees 252

Comstock Resources, Inc., an independent energy company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of natural gas and oil properties in the United States. Its assets covering an area of approximately 1,069,991 acres are located in the Haynesville and Bossier shales located in North Louisiana and East Texas. The company was incorporated in 1919 and is headquartered in Frisco, Texas.