Is DEC or CLMT more profitable?

Diversified Energy has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Calumet's net margin of -4.52%. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Diversified Energy N/A N/A N/A Calumet -4.52% N/A -9.48%

Which has higher valuation & earnings, DEC or BKV?

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 Diversified Energy $1.83B 0.52 $341.11M $3.52 3.73 BKV $1.01B 2.86 $173.13M $3.30 8.01

Diversified Energy (DEC) Competitors

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DEC vs. CRGY, GPOR, BSM, CLMT, 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 Crescent Energy (CRGY), Gulfport Energy (GPOR), Black Stone Minerals (BSM), Calumet (CLMT), and BKV (BKV). These companies are all part of the "petroleum and natural gas" industry.

How does Diversified Energy compare to Crescent Energy?

Diversified Energy (NYSE:DEC) and Crescent Energy (NYSE:CRGY) are both 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.

26.5% of Diversified Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.1% of Crescent Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 2.9% of Diversified Energy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 13.2% of Crescent 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.

In the previous week, Crescent Energy had 4 more articles in the media than Diversified Energy. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Crescent Energy and 0 mentions for Diversified Energy. Crescent Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Diversified Energy's score of 0.00 indicating that Crescent Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Diversified Energy	Neutral
Crescent Energy	Positive

Diversified Energy has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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
Diversified Energy	$1.83B	0.52	$341.11M	$3.52	3.73
Crescent Energy	$3.58B	0.93	$132.91M	-$0.75	N/A

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
Diversified Energy	N/A	N/A	N/A
Crescent Energy	-7.47%	8.10%	3.47%

Diversified Energy presently has a consensus target price of $21.83, indicating a potential upside of 66.29%. Crescent Energy has a consensus target price of $15.82, indicating a potential upside of 56.07%. Given Diversified Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Diversified Energy is more favorable than Crescent Energy.

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
Crescent Energy	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.79

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

Diversified Energy pays an annual dividend of $1.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.8%. Crescent Energy pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.7%. Diversified Energy pays out 33.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Crescent Energy pays out -64.0% 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 raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Summary

Crescent Energy beats Diversified Energy on 13 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 stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, valuation and profitability.

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, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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

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	2.07	$427.81M	$29.27	5.60
Diversified Energy	$1.83B	0.52	$341.11M	$3.52	3.73

Gulfport Energy has a beta of 0.41, indicating that its stock price is 59% less 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.

In the previous week, Gulfport Energy had 2 more articles in the media than Diversified Energy. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Gulfport Energy and 0 mentions for Diversified Energy. Gulfport Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.68 beat Diversified Energy's score of 0.00 indicating that Gulfport Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Gulfport Energy	Positive
Diversified Energy	Neutral

Gulfport Energy presently has a consensus target price of $230.22, suggesting a potential upside of 40.47%. Diversified Energy has a consensus target price of $21.83, suggesting a potential upside of 66.29%. Given Diversified Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible 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

Summary

Gulfport Energy beats Diversified Energy on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Diversified Energy compare to Black Stone Minerals?

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

Diversified Energy has a beta of -0.46, indicating that its share price is 146% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Black Stone Minerals has a beta of 0.05, indicating that its share price is 95% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Black Stone Minerals' average media sentiment score of 1.73 beat Diversified Energy's score of 0.00 indicating that Black Stone Minerals is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Diversified Energy	Neutral
Black Stone Minerals	Very Positive

Diversified Energy presently has a consensus price target of $21.83, indicating a potential upside of 66.29%. Black Stone Minerals has a consensus price target of $15.00, indicating a potential upside of 6.91%. Given Diversified Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Diversified Energy is more favorable than Black Stone Minerals.

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
Black Stone Minerals	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.80

Diversified Energy pays an annual dividend of $1.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.8%. Black Stone Minerals pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.6%. Diversified Energy pays out 33.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Black Stone Minerals pays out 94.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Diversified Energy is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Diversified Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Black Stone Minerals. Diversified Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Black Stone Minerals, 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	0.52	$341.11M	$3.52	3.73
Black Stone Minerals	$469.92M	6.34	$299.93M	$1.27	11.05

26.5% of Diversified Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 14.5% of Black Stone Minerals shares are held by institutional investors. 2.9% of Diversified Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 17.7% of Black Stone Minerals shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Black Stone Minerals has a net margin of 61.67% compared to Diversified Energy's net margin of 0.00%. Black Stone Minerals' return on equity of 42.40% beat Diversified Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Diversified Energy	N/A	N/A	N/A
Black Stone Minerals	61.67%	42.40%	26.26%

Summary

Diversified Energy beats Black Stone Minerals on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Diversified Energy compare to Calumet?

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

Diversified Energy has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Calumet. Calumet 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
Diversified Energy	$1.83B	0.52	$341.11M	$3.52	3.73
Calumet	$4.14B	0.73	-$33.80M	-$2.16	N/A

Diversified Energy presently has a consensus price target of $21.83, indicating a potential upside of 66.29%. Calumet has a consensus price target of $36.75, indicating a potential upside of 6.50%. Given Diversified Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Diversified Energy is more favorable than Calumet.

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
Calumet	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Diversified Energy has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Calumet's net margin of -4.52%.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Diversified Energy	N/A	N/A	N/A
Calumet	-4.52%	N/A	-9.48%

In the previous week, Calumet had 2 more articles in the media than Diversified Energy. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Calumet and 0 mentions for Diversified Energy. Calumet's average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat Diversified Energy's score of 0.00 indicating that Calumet is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Diversified Energy	Neutral
Calumet	Positive

Diversified Energy has a beta of -0.46, suggesting that its share price is 146% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Calumet has a beta of 0.73, suggesting that its share price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

26.5% of Diversified Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 34.4% of Calumet shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.9% of Diversified Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.1% of Calumet shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Diversified Energy beats Calumet on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Diversified Energy compare to BKV?

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

26.5% of Diversified Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 2.9% of Diversified Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.5% of BKV shares are held 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.

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
Diversified Energy	$1.83B	0.52	$341.11M	$3.52	3.73
BKV	$1.01B	2.86	$173.13M	$3.30	8.01

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
Diversified Energy	N/A	N/A	N/A
BKV	21.71%	6.43%	3.98%

Diversified Energy presently has a consensus price target of $21.83, suggesting a potential upside of 66.29%. BKV has a consensus price target of $34.13, suggesting a potential upside of 29.16%. Given Diversified Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Diversified Energy is more favorable than BKV.

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
BKV	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.90

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

In the previous week, Diversified Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled BKV'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Diversified Energy	Neutral
BKV	Neutral

Summary

Diversified Energy beats BKV on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Diversified Energy	Other Alt Energy Industry	Energy Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$949.20M	$14.28B	$9.54B	$23.23B
Dividend Yield	9.08%	3.79%	10.55%	4.11%
P/E Ratio	3.73	50.35	18.60	31.41
Price / Sales	0.52	30.31	732.63	20.29
Price / Cash	1.60	38.64	37.75	24.53
Price / Book	1.54	6.64	4.06	4.72
Net Income	$341.11M	$277.64M	$4.24B	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	0.86%	-5.20%	-2.37%	0.47%
1 Month Performance	-13.05%	-10.72%	-8.17%	0.43%
1 Year Performance	-11.07%	37.06%	29.69%	23.82%

Diversified Energy 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)
DEC Diversified Energy	4.67 of 5 stars	$13.09 +4.6%	$21.83 +66.8%	-15.8%	$946.67M	$1.83B	3.72	1,987
CRGY Crescent Energy	3.9527 of 5 stars	$10.89 -1.2%	$16.00 +47.0%	+17.1%	$3.59B	$3.58B	N/A	1,066	Gap Down
GPOR Gulfport Energy	4.4047 of 5 stars	$164.55 +1.8%	$230.22 +39.9%	-21.0%	$2.96B	$1.42B	5.62	210	News Coverage Positive News
BSM Black Stone Minerals	4.1652 of 5 stars	$13.72 +0.7%	$15.00 +9.3%	+9.4%	$2.92B	$469.92M	10.80	110	Positive News
CLMT Calumet	1.8949 of 5 stars	$32.55 -2.6%	$36.75 +12.9%	+120.4%	$2.84B	$4.17B	N/A	1,540	Positive News

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Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of DEC or CRGY?

Does the media prefer DEC or CRGY?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, DEC or CRGY?

Is DEC or CRGY more profitable?

Do analysts rate DEC or CRGY?

Which has more volatility and risk, DEC or CRGY?

Is DEC or CRGY a better dividend stock?

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Is DEC or BSM a better dividend stock?

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Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of DEC or BSM?

Is DEC or BSM more profitable?

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How does Diversified Energy compare to Calumet?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, DEC or CLMT?

Do analysts recommend DEC or CLMT?

Is DEC or CLMT more profitable?

Does the media refer more to DEC or CLMT?

Which has more risk & volatility, DEC or CLMT?

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

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How does Diversified Energy compare to BKV?

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

Which has higher valuation & earnings, DEC or BKV?

Is DEC or BKV more profitable?

Do analysts rate DEC or BKV?

Which has more risk & volatility, DEC or BKV?

Does the media prefer DEC or BKV?

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