Which has stronger earnings & valuation, BKV or DEC?

Diversified Energy has higher revenue and earnings than BKV. Diversified Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than BKV, 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 BKV $1.01B 2.81 $173.13M $3.30 7.85 Diversified Energy $1.83B 0.55 $341.11M $3.52 3.92

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DEC vs. VVV, CRGY, GPOR, SDRL, and BKV

Should you buy Diversified Energy stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Diversified Energy 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 Diversified Energy include Valvoline (VVV), Crescent Energy (CRGY), Gulfport Energy (GPOR), Seadrill (SDRL), and BKV (BKV). These companies are all part of the "petroleum and natural gas" industry.

How does Diversified Energy compare to Valvoline?

Diversified Energy (NYSE:DEC) and Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) are both petroleum and natural gas companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation and media sentiment.

Diversified Energy currently has a consensus price target of $21.83, indicating a potential upside of 58.04%. Valvoline has a consensus price target of $40.93, indicating a potential upside of 14.52%. Given Diversified Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Diversified Energy is more favorable than Valvoline.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Diversified Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Valvoline	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.65

In the previous week, Valvoline had 5 more articles in the media than Diversified Energy. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Valvoline and 0 mentions for Diversified Energy. Diversified Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.42 beat Valvoline's score of 0.79 indicating that Diversified Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Diversified Energy	Positive
Valvoline	Positive

26.5% of Diversified Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.1% of Valvoline shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.9% of Diversified Energy shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Valvoline shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Valvoline has a net margin of 5.03% compared to Diversified Energy's net margin of 0.00%. Valvoline's return on equity of 66.54% beat Diversified Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Diversified Energy	N/A	N/A	N/A
Valvoline	5.03%	66.54%	7.25%

Diversified Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Valvoline. Diversified Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Valvoline, 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
Diversified Energy	$1.83B	0.55	$341.11M	$3.52	3.92
Valvoline	$1.71B	2.67	$210.70M	$0.73	48.96

Diversified Energy has a beta of -0.46, indicating that its share price is 146% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Valvoline has a beta of 1.02, indicating that its share price is 2% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Valvoline beats Diversified Energy on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Diversified Energy compare to Crescent Energy?

Crescent Energy (NYSE:CRGY) and Diversified Energy (NYSE:DEC) are both energy companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, risk and dividends.

Crescent Energy has a beta of 1.37, suggesting that its stock price is 37% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Diversified Energy has a beta of -0.46, suggesting that its stock price is 146% less volatile than the broader market.

52.1% of Crescent Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 26.5% of Diversified Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 13.2% of Crescent Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Diversified Energy shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Diversified Energy has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Crescent Energy. Crescent Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Diversified 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
Crescent Energy	$3.58B	1.06	$132.91M	-$0.75	N/A
Diversified Energy	$1.83B	0.55	$341.11M	$3.52	3.92

Crescent Energy presently has a consensus target price of $16.00, suggesting a potential upside of 38.71%. Diversified Energy has a consensus target price of $21.83, suggesting a potential upside of 58.04%. Given Diversified Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Diversified Energy is more favorable than Crescent Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Crescent Energy	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.79
Diversified Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

In the previous week, Crescent Energy had 9 more articles in the media than Diversified Energy. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Crescent Energy and 0 mentions for Diversified Energy. Diversified Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.42 beat Crescent Energy's score of 0.88 indicating that Diversified Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Crescent Energy	Positive
Diversified Energy	Positive

Diversified Energy has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Crescent Energy's net margin of -7.47%. Crescent Energy's return on equity of 8.10% beat Diversified Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Crescent Energy	-7.47%	8.10%	3.47%
Diversified Energy	N/A	N/A	N/A

Crescent Energy pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. Diversified Energy pays an annual dividend of $1.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.4%. Crescent Energy pays out -64.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Diversified Energy pays out 33.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Crescent Energy has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Summary

Crescent Energy beats Diversified Energy on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Diversified Energy compare to Gulfport Energy?

Gulfport Energy (NYSE:GPOR) and Diversified Energy (NYSE:DEC) are both energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, risk, dividends, valuation, media sentiment and earnings.

In the previous week, Gulfport Energy had 9 more articles in the media than Diversified Energy. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Gulfport Energy and 0 mentions for Diversified Energy. Diversified Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.42 beat Gulfport Energy's score of 0.71 indicating that Diversified Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Gulfport Energy	Positive
Diversified Energy	Positive

Gulfport Energy has a beta of 0.41, meaning that its share price is 59% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Diversified Energy has a beta of -0.46, meaning that its share price is 146% less volatile than the broader market.

26.5% of Diversified Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Gulfport Energy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Diversified Energy shares are held by 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.

Gulfport Energy presently has a consensus price target of $230.22, suggesting a potential upside of 36.81%. Diversified Energy has a consensus price target of $21.83, suggesting a potential upside of 58.04%. Given Diversified Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Diversified Energy is more favorable than Gulfport Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Gulfport Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
Diversified Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Gulfport Energy has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Diversified Energy. Diversified Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Gulfport 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
Gulfport Energy	$1.42B	2.13	$427.81M	$29.27	5.75
Diversified Energy	$1.83B	0.55	$341.11M	$3.52	3.92

Gulfport Energy has a net margin of 35.72% compared to Diversified Energy's net margin of 0.00%. Gulfport Energy's return on equity of 23.51% beat Diversified Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Gulfport Energy	35.72%	23.51%	14.19%
Diversified Energy	N/A	N/A	N/A

Summary

Gulfport Energy beats Diversified Energy on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Diversified Energy compare to Seadrill?

Seadrill (NYSE:SDRL) and Diversified Energy (NYSE:DEC) are both energy companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, profitability, dividends, valuation and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Seadrill had 3 more articles in the media than Diversified Energy. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Seadrill and 0 mentions for Diversified Energy. Diversified Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.42 beat Seadrill's score of 0.00 indicating that Diversified Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Seadrill	Neutral
Diversified Energy	Positive

95.7% of Seadrill shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 26.5% of Diversified Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Seadrill shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Diversified Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Seadrill has a beta of 1.19, indicating that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Diversified Energy has a beta of -0.46, indicating that its stock price is 146% less volatile than the broader market.

Seadrill presently has a consensus target price of $55.00, indicating a potential upside of 23.89%. Diversified Energy has a consensus target price of $21.83, indicating a potential upside of 58.04%. Given Diversified Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Diversified Energy is more favorable than Seadrill.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Seadrill	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75
Diversified Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Diversified Energy has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Seadrill's net margin of -4.79%. Diversified Energy's return on equity of 0.00% beat Seadrill's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Seadrill	-4.79%	-1.84%	-1.31%
Diversified Energy	N/A	N/A	N/A

Diversified Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Seadrill. Seadrill is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Diversified 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
Seadrill	$1.44B	1.93	-$77M	-$1.12	N/A
Diversified Energy	$1.83B	0.55	$341.11M	$3.52	3.92

Summary

Diversified Energy beats Seadrill on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Diversified Energy compare to BKV?

BKV (NYSE:BKV) and Diversified Energy (NYSE:DEC) are both energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership and earnings.

In the previous week, BKV had 9 more articles in the media than Diversified Energy. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for BKV and 0 mentions for Diversified Energy. Diversified Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.42 beat BKV's score of -0.39 indicating that Diversified Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
BKV	Neutral
Diversified Energy	Positive

BKV currently has a consensus price target of $34.50, suggesting a potential upside of 33.13%. Diversified Energy has a consensus price target of $21.83, suggesting a potential upside of 58.04%. Given Diversified Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Diversified Energy is more favorable than BKV.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
BKV	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.80
Diversified Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Diversified Energy has higher revenue and earnings than BKV. Diversified Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than BKV, 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
BKV	$1.01B	2.81	$173.13M	$3.30	7.85
Diversified Energy	$1.83B	0.55	$341.11M	$3.52	3.92

BKV has a net margin of 21.71% compared to Diversified Energy's net margin of 0.00%. BKV's return on equity of 6.43% beat Diversified Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
BKV	21.71%	6.43%	3.98%
Diversified Energy	N/A	N/A	N/A

26.5% of Diversified Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 2.5% of BKV shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Diversified Energy shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

BKV has a beta of 1.05, suggesting that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Diversified Energy has a beta of -0.46, suggesting that its stock price is 146% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Diversified Energy beats BKV on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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DEC vs. The Competition

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Metric	Diversified Energy	Other Alt Energy Industry	Energy Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$1.02B	$14.34B	$10.39B	$23.37B
Dividend Yield	8.22%	3.73%	10.36%	4.07%
P/E Ratio	3.92	53.64	20.23	30.27
Price / Sales	0.55	58.12	770.65	22.10
Price / Cash	1.76	35.20	38.69	24.41
Price / Book	1.62	6.74	4.29	4.63
Net Income	$341.11M	$277.69M	$4.23B	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	-5.15%	-5.11%	-0.12%	-1.64%
1 Month Performance	-15.47%	-4.31%	-3.25%	-0.77%
1 Year Performance	-1.31%	49.19%	46.90%	22.61%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
DEC Diversified Energy	4.531 of 5 stars	$13.82 -2.1%	$21.83 +58.0%	+0.1%	$1.02B	$1.83B	3.92	1,987	Positive News
VVV Valvoline	4.4039 of 5 stars	$34.10 +1.5%	$41.36 +21.3%	-3.9%	$4.35B	$1.71B	46.71	11,400	Positive News Analyst Forecast
CRGY Crescent Energy	4.6191 of 5 stars	$12.49 -5.4%	$15.73 +25.9%	+38.8%	$4.12B	$3.58B	N/A	1,066	Analyst Revision
GPOR Gulfport Energy	4.5346 of 5 stars	$173.55 -2.6%	$230.11 +32.6%	-10.1%	$3.12B	$1.42B	5.93	210	Positive News Analyst Revision
SDRL Seadrill	2.2871 of 5 stars	$49.59 -2.7%	$55.00 +10.9%	+87.2%	$3.10B	$1.44B	N/A	3,000

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Diversified Energy (DEC) Competitors

DEC vs. VVV, CRGY, GPOR, SDRL, and BKV

How does Diversified Energy compare to Valvoline?

Do analysts prefer DEC or VVV?

Does the media favor DEC or VVV?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in DEC or VVV?

Is DEC or VVV more profitable?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, DEC or VVV?

Which has more volatility and risk, DEC or VVV?

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How does Diversified Energy compare to Crescent Energy?

Which has more risk and volatility, CRGY or DEC?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in CRGY or DEC?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, CRGY or DEC?

Do analysts prefer CRGY or DEC?

Does the media prefer CRGY or DEC?

Is CRGY or DEC more profitable?

Is CRGY or DEC a better dividend stock?

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How does Diversified Energy compare to Gulfport Energy?

Does the media favor GPOR or DEC?

Which has more volatility & risk, GPOR or DEC?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in GPOR or DEC?

Do analysts recommend GPOR or DEC?

Which has better valuation and earnings, GPOR or DEC?

Is GPOR or DEC more profitable?

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How does Diversified Energy compare to Seadrill?

Does the media favor SDRL or DEC?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in SDRL or DEC?

Which has more volatility & risk, SDRL or DEC?

Do analysts rate SDRL or DEC?

Is SDRL or DEC more profitable?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, SDRL or DEC?

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How does Diversified Energy compare to BKV?

Does the media favor BKV or DEC?

Do analysts prefer BKV or DEC?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, BKV or DEC?

Is BKV or DEC more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of BKV or DEC?

Which has more risk and volatility, BKV or DEC?

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