Comstock Resources (CRK) Competitors

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CRK vs. AR, CNX, CTRA, EQT, and GPOR

Should you buy Comstock Resources stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Comstock Resources with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Comstock Resources include Antero Resources (AR), CNX Resources (CNX), Coterra Energy (CTRA), EQT (EQT), and Gulfport Energy (GPOR). These companies are all part of the "oil - us exp&prod" industry.

How does Comstock Resources compare to Antero Resources?

Antero Resources (NYSE:AR) and Comstock Resources (NYSE:CRK) are both energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, valuation, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Antero Resources and Antero Resources both had 8 articles in the media. Antero Resources' average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat Comstock Resources' score of 0.45 indicating that Antero Resources is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Antero Resources	5 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Comstock Resources	3 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Antero Resources has higher revenue and earnings than Comstock Resources. Comstock Resources is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Antero Resources, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Antero Resources	$5.28B	2.18	$634.42M	$3.08	12.03
Comstock Resources	$2.22B	1.97	$395.61M	$2.19	6.80

Antero Resources currently has a consensus price target of $49.63, indicating a potential upside of 33.90%. Comstock Resources has a consensus price target of $19.89, indicating a potential upside of 33.55%. Given Antero Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Antero Resources is more favorable than Comstock Resources.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Antero Resources	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	5 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.05
Comstock Resources	3 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.80

Antero Resources has a beta of 0.36, indicating that its share price is 64% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Comstock Resources has a beta of 0.22, indicating that its share price is 78% less volatile than the broader market.

83.0% of Antero Resources shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 36.1% of Comstock Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 6.3% of Antero Resources shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Comstock Resources shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Comstock Resources has a net margin of 27.18% compared to Antero Resources' net margin of 16.39%. Antero Resources' return on equity of 7.80% beat Comstock Resources' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Antero Resources	16.39%	7.80%	4.45%
Comstock Resources	27.18%	5.54%	2.21%

Summary

Antero Resources beats Comstock Resources on 15 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Comstock Resources compare to CNX Resources?

CNX Resources (NYSE:CNX) and Comstock Resources (NYSE:CRK) are both mid-cap energy companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership and risk.

In the previous week, Comstock Resources had 6 more articles in the media than CNX Resources. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Comstock Resources and 2 mentions for CNX Resources. CNX Resources' average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat Comstock Resources' score of 0.45 indicating that CNX Resources is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
CNX Resources	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Comstock Resources	3 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

CNX Resources has higher revenue and earnings than Comstock Resources. CNX Resources is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Comstock Resources, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
CNX Resources	$2.24B	2.30	$633.16M	$7.20	5.05
Comstock Resources	$2.22B	1.97	$395.61M	$2.19	6.80

CNX Resources presently has a consensus price target of $35.67, indicating a potential downside of 1.94%. Comstock Resources has a consensus price target of $19.89, indicating a potential upside of 33.55%. Given Comstock Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Comstock Resources is more favorable than CNX Resources.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
CNX Resources	4 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.77
Comstock Resources	3 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.80

CNX Resources has a beta of 0.64, suggesting that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Comstock Resources has a beta of 0.22, suggesting that its share price is 78% less volatile than the broader market.

95.2% of CNX Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 36.1% of Comstock Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.0% of CNX Resources shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Comstock Resources shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

CNX Resources has a net margin of 40.06% compared to Comstock Resources' net margin of 27.18%. CNX Resources' return on equity of 10.65% beat Comstock Resources' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
CNX Resources	40.06%	10.65%	5.06%
Comstock Resources	27.18%	5.54%	2.21%

Summary

CNX Resources beats Comstock Resources on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Comstock Resources compare to Coterra Energy?

Coterra Energy (NYSE:CTRA) and Comstock Resources (NYSE:CRK) are both energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends and institutional ownership.

Comstock Resources has a net margin of 27.18% compared to Coterra Energy's net margin of 22.46%. Coterra Energy's return on equity of 10.43% beat Comstock Resources' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Coterra Energy	22.46%	10.43%	6.33%
Comstock Resources	27.18%	5.54%	2.21%

87.9% of Coterra Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 36.1% of Comstock Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.7% of Coterra Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Comstock Resources shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Coterra Energy has a beta of 0.32, suggesting that its share price is 68% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Comstock Resources has a beta of 0.22, suggesting that its share price is 78% less volatile than the broader market.

Coterra Energy presently has a consensus target price of $37.32, indicating a potential upside of 15.71%. Comstock Resources has a consensus target price of $19.89, indicating a potential upside of 33.55%. Given Comstock Resources' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Comstock Resources is more favorable than Coterra Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Coterra Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.68
Comstock Resources	3 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.80

Coterra Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Comstock Resources. Comstock Resources is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Coterra Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Coterra Energy	$7.69B	3.19	$1.72B	$2.28	14.15
Comstock Resources	$2.22B	1.97	$395.61M	$2.19	6.80

In the previous week, Comstock Resources had 3 more articles in the media than Coterra Energy. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Comstock Resources and 5 mentions for Coterra Energy. Coterra Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat Comstock Resources' score of 0.45 indicating that Coterra Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Coterra Energy	2 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Comstock Resources	3 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

Coterra Energy beats Comstock Resources on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Comstock Resources compare to EQT?

EQT (NYSE:EQT) and Comstock Resources (NYSE:CRK) are both energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends and institutional ownership.

EQT has a net margin of 31.94% compared to Comstock Resources' net margin of 27.18%. EQT's return on equity of 9.74% beat Comstock Resources' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
EQT	31.94%	9.74%	6.40%
Comstock Resources	27.18%	5.54%	2.21%

90.8% of EQT shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 36.1% of Comstock Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of EQT shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Comstock Resources shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

EQT has a beta of 0.59, suggesting that its share price is 41% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Comstock Resources has a beta of 0.22, suggesting that its share price is 78% less volatile than the broader market.

EQT presently has a consensus target price of $68.83, indicating a potential upside of 21.77%. Comstock Resources has a consensus target price of $19.89, indicating a potential upside of 33.55%. Given Comstock Resources' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Comstock Resources is more favorable than EQT.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
EQT	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	20 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.86
Comstock Resources	3 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.80

EQT has higher revenue and earnings than Comstock Resources. Comstock Resources is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than EQT, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
EQT	$8.64B	4.09	$2.04B	$5.27	10.73
Comstock Resources	$2.22B	1.97	$395.61M	$2.19	6.80

In the previous week, EQT had 7 more articles in the media than Comstock Resources. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for EQT and 8 mentions for Comstock Resources. EQT's average media sentiment score of 0.46 beat Comstock Resources' score of 0.45 indicating that EQT is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
EQT	1 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Comstock Resources	3 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

EQT beats Comstock Resources on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Comstock Resources compare to Gulfport Energy?

Comstock Resources (NYSE:CRK) and Gulfport Energy (NYSE:GPOR) are both mid-cap energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership and valuation.

Gulfport Energy has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Comstock Resources. Gulfport Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Comstock Resources, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Comstock Resources	$2.22B	1.97	$395.61M	$2.19	6.80
Gulfport Energy	$1.42B	2.30	$427.81M	$29.27	6.21

In the previous week, Comstock Resources had 6 more articles in the media than Gulfport Energy. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Comstock Resources and 2 mentions for Gulfport Energy. Gulfport Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.72 beat Comstock Resources' score of 0.45 indicating that Gulfport Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Comstock Resources	3 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Gulfport Energy	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive

36.1% of Comstock Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.2% of Comstock Resources shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Gulfport Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Comstock Resources presently has a consensus target price of $19.89, indicating a potential upside of 33.55%. Gulfport Energy has a consensus target price of $230.11, indicating a potential upside of 26.65%. Given Comstock Resources' higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Comstock Resources is more favorable than Gulfport Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Comstock Resources	3 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.80
Gulfport Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60

Comstock Resources has a beta of 0.22, suggesting that its share price is 78% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Gulfport Energy has a beta of 0.46, suggesting that its share price is 54% less volatile than the broader market.

Gulfport Energy has a net margin of 35.72% compared to Comstock Resources' net margin of 27.18%. Gulfport Energy's return on equity of 23.51% beat Comstock Resources' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Comstock Resources	27.18%	5.54%	2.21%
Gulfport Energy	35.72%	23.51%	14.19%

Summary

Gulfport Energy beats Comstock Resources on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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CRK vs. The Competition

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Metric	Comstock Resources	OIL Industry	Energy Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$4.27B	$9.18B	$10.50B	$22.91B
Dividend Yield	N/A	4.25%	10.22%	4.09%
P/E Ratio	6.80	12.01	19.68	27.68
Price / Sales	1.97	7.16	1,058.40	24.98
Price / Cash	5.24	6.78	37.95	25.31
Price / Book	1.43	2.08	4.42	4.67
Net Income	$395.61M	$610.06M	$4.24B	$1.06B
7 Day Performance	0.25%	2.07%	1.59%	-0.76%
1 Month Performance	-8.47%	5.39%	4.74%	1.73%
1 Year Performance	-37.19%	30.77%	52.62%	25.04%

Comstock Resources Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
CRK Comstock Resources	3.447 of 5 stars	$14.89 +2.4%	$19.89 +33.6%	-38.5%	$4.27B	$2.22B	6.80	240	Analyst Forecast
AR Antero Resources	4.8935 of 5 stars	$39.60 +1.8%	$49.63 +25.3%	-10.6%	$12.05B	$5.28B	12.86	590	Analyst Upgrade
CNX CNX Resources	3.1539 of 5 stars	$38.26 +1.0%	$35.67 -6.8%	+8.7%	$5.39B	$2.24B	5.31	470	Analyst Forecast
CTRA Coterra Energy	4.7341 of 5 stars	$35.89 +1.4%	$37.32 +4.0%	+30.2%	$26.87B	$7.65B	15.74	1,075	Gap Up
EQT EQT	4.6465 of 5 stars	$59.09 +0.7%	$68.92 +16.6%	-0.6%	$36.69B	$8.64B	11.21	1,523	Analyst Forecast

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Comstock Resources (CRK) Competitors

CRK vs. AR, CNX, CTRA, EQT, and GPOR

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Comstock Resources (CRK) Competitors

CRK vs. AR, CNX, CTRA, EQT, and GPOR

How does Comstock Resources compare to Antero Resources?

Does the media refer more to AR or CRK?

Which has better valuation and earnings, AR or CRK?

Do analysts prefer AR or CRK?

Which has more risk & volatility, AR or CRK?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in AR or CRK?

Is AR or CRK more profitable?

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How does Comstock Resources compare to CNX Resources?

Does the media refer more to CNX or CRK?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, CNX or CRK?

Do analysts rate CNX or CRK?

Which has more volatility & risk, CNX or CRK?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in CNX or CRK?

Is CNX or CRK more profitable?

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How does Comstock Resources compare to Coterra Energy?

Is CTRA or CRK more profitable?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in CTRA or CRK?

Which has more risk and volatility, CTRA or CRK?

Do analysts rate CTRA or CRK?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, CTRA or CRK?

Does the media refer more to CTRA or CRK?

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How does Comstock Resources compare to EQT?

Is EQT or CRK more profitable?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in EQT or CRK?

Which has more risk and volatility, EQT or CRK?

Do analysts rate EQT or CRK?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, EQT or CRK?

Does the media refer more to EQT or CRK?

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How does Comstock Resources compare to Gulfport Energy?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, CRK or GPOR?

Does the media prefer CRK or GPOR?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in CRK or GPOR?

Do analysts rate CRK or GPOR?

Which has more volatility & risk, CRK or GPOR?

Is CRK or GPOR more profitable?

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