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Diversified Energy Company plc (DEC)
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09/17/2025: DEC (1-star) is a SELL. SELL since 1 days. Simulated Profits (4.31%). Updated daily EoD!
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
9 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $19.4
1 Year Target Price $19.4
| 7 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -7.29% | Avg. Invested days 45 | Today’s Advisory SELL |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.19B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 19.4 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 19.4 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 9 | Beta 0.02 | 52 Weeks Range 9.70 - 16.67 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 9.70 - 16.67 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 7.63% | Basic EPS (TTM) -2.66 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -12% | Operating Margin (TTM) 10.48% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.41% | Return on Equity (TTM) -21.42% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 6.78 | Enterprise Value 3916395709 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.04 |
Enterprise Value 3916395709 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.04 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.25 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.74 | Shares Outstanding 77289369 | Shares Floating 59054521 |
Shares Outstanding 77289369 | Shares Floating 59054521 | ||
Percent Insiders 25.11 | Percent Institutions 68.24 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Diversified Energy Company plc
Company Overview
History and Background
Diversified Energy Company plc, formerly Diversified Gas & Oil PLC, was founded in 2001. It focuses on acquiring and optimizing producing oil and gas wells, primarily in the Appalachian Basin and Central Region of the United States. It has grown significantly through acquisitions, consolidating mature, low-decline assets.
Core Business Areas
- Production: Acquisition and operation of producing oil and gas wells. Emphasizes operational efficiency and low-cost production.
- Asset Management: Management of acquired assets to optimize production and reduce operating costs.
- Well Plugging: Retirement of wells in an environmentally conscious manner as part of its environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG).
Leadership and Structure
Rusty Hutson, Jr. is the CEO. The company has a board of directors and operates with a functional organizational structure. Ben Reynolds is CFO. Bradley Gray is COO.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Natural Gas: Production and sale of natural gas from operated wells. Natural gas is a significant revenue driver. Competitors include Chesapeake Energy, EQT Corporation. Market share is difficult to ascertain precisely due to the fragmented nature of the market.
- Oil: Production and sale of crude oil from operated wells. Oil revenues contribute to overall income. Competitors include Chesapeake Energy, EQT Corporation. Market share is difficult to ascertain precisely due to the fragmented nature of the market.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The oil and gas industry is characterized by volatility, influenced by global supply and demand, geopolitical events, and regulatory changes. It is capital-intensive and subject to environmental regulations.
Positioning
Diversified Energy Company plc focuses on acquiring and optimizing mature, low-decline wells, a strategy aimed at generating stable cash flows. This differentiates them from companies focused on exploration and high-growth projects.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for natural gas and oil production in the US is substantial, valued in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Diversified Energy's TAM is more focused on the acquisition and management of existing mature assets. It is positioned to take advantage of low-cost production from acquired mature wells.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Proven acquisition strategy
- Low-cost operator
- Focus on mature, low-decline assets
- Strong cash flow generation
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Reliance on acquisitions for growth
- Exposure to commodity price fluctuations
- Limited organic growth
Opportunities
- Further acquisitions of mature assets
- Expansion into new regions
- Implementation of operational efficiencies
- Advancements in well plugging techniques to become more ESG friendly.
Threats
- Commodity price volatility
- Increased environmental regulations
- Rising interest rates
- Competition for acquisitions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- EQT (EQT)
- Chesapeake Energy (CHK)
- Antero Resources (AR)
Competitive Landscape
Diversified Energy's competitive advantage lies in its low-cost operation of mature assets. However, it faces competition from larger, more diversified companies with greater access to capital.
Major Acquisitions
Tanner Energy
- Year: 2024
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 150
- Strategic Rationale: Acquired to add producing assets in the Barnett shale in Texas
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth has been primarily driven by acquisitions of producing assets. It's slowed in recent years, and focus has shifted to paying down debt and optimizing operations.
Future Projections: Analyst projections vary, dependent on commodity prices, debt levels, and the pace of acquisitions. Future growth is expected to moderate as the company focuses on improving its balance sheet.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include debt reduction programs, cost optimization efforts, and investments in plugging and abandonment activities.
Summary
Diversified Energy focuses on acquiring mature assets and generating cash flow. Its strength lies in its low-cost operations. Weaknesses stem from high debt and commodity price exposure. They should focus on deleveraging and managing environmental risks to improve financial stability.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Analyst reports
- Industry publications
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Data may be subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
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About Diversified Energy Company plc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Birmingham, AL, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2023-12-18 | Co-Founder, CEO & Director Mr. Robert Russell Hutson Jr. | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas Integrated | Full time employees 1589 | Website https://www.div.energy |
Full time employees 1589 | Website https://www.div.energy | ||
Diversified Energy Company PLC operates as an independent owner and operator of producing natural gas and oil wells primarily in the Appalachian Basin of the United States. The company is involved in the production, marketing, and transportation of natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil, and condensates. Its assets consist of natural gas wells and gathering systems located in the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana. The company was formerly known as Diversified Gas & Oil PLC and changed its name to Diversified Energy Company PLC in May 2021. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.
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