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CRKNYSE67

COMSTOCK RESOURCES INC

Oil & Gas Exploration and ProductionVerified
Score breakdown
Profitability+24Sentiment+24Risk penalty-8Missing signals-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile75Conclusion98AI synthesis40Observations47

Comstock Resources, Inc. has a liquidity risk as indicated by a current ratio of 0.49, where current liabilities exceed current assets, and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The company's liquidity position is further highlighted by a cash and equivalents balance of $23.93 million, which is significantly lower than its long-term debt of $2.81 billion [doc:1]. The company's profitability is reflected in a return on equity of 14.95% and a return on assets of 5.65%, which are key metrics for the Oil & Gas Exploration and Production industry. These figures suggest that the company is generating a reasonable return on its equity and assets, although the industry_config does not provide specific cohort medians for comparison [doc:1]. Comstock Resources, Inc. operates primarily in the Haynesville and Bossier shales, with a significant acreage of 1,099,090 acres (819,489 net) prospective for these plays. The company's geographic exposure is concentrated in North Louisiana and East Texas, with a focus on the Haynesville shale, which has access to the Gulf Coast natural gas markets. The company's revenue concentration is not explicitly provided, but its operations are primarily in the North American natural gas and oil segment [doc:1]. The company's growth trajectory is influenced by its capital expenditures, which amounted to $1.35 billion in FY2025. The company's outlook for the current and next fiscal years is not explicitly provided, but the company is focused on creating value through the development of its drilling opportunities in the Haynesville and Bossier shales. The company's forward-looking statements include the amount and timing of future production, capital expenditures, and the number of anticipated wells to be drilled [doc:1]. The risk assessment for Comstock Resources, Inc. indicates a high liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's key flags include current liabilities exceeding current assets and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The company's risk factors include the volatility of natural gas and oil prices, the timing and success of drilling activities, and the availability of rigs, equipment, supplies, and personnel [doc:1]. Recent events and filings highlight the company's focus on creating value through the development of its drilling opportunities in the Haynesville and Bossier shales. The company's forward-looking statements include the amount and timing of future production, capital expenditures, and the number of anticipated wells to be drilled. The company also periodically assesses the need for an impairment of the capitalized costs for its proved natural gas and oil properties, with no impairments recognized during the periods presented [doc:1].

Profile
CompanyCOMSTOCK RESOURCES INC
ExchangeNYSE
TickerCRK
CIK0000023194
SICCrude Petroleum & Natural Gas
SectorEnergy
BusinessEnergy - Fossil Fuels
Industry groupEnergy - Fossil Fuels
IndustryOil & Gas Exploration and Production
AI analysis

Business. Comstock Resources, Inc. is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas in the United States, primarily operating in the Haynesville and Bossier shales in North Louisiana and East Texas [doc:1].

Classification. Comstock Resources, Inc. is classified under the Energy - Fossil Fuels business sector, with a confidence level of 0.92, and operates in the Oil & Gas Exploration and Production industry [doc:1].

Comstock Resources, Inc. has a liquidity risk as indicated by a current ratio of 0.49, where current liabilities exceed current assets, and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The company's liquidity position is further highlighted by a cash and equivalents balance of $23.93 million, which is significantly lower than its long-term debt of $2.81 billion [doc:1]. The company's profitability is reflected in a return on equity of 14.95% and a return on assets of 5.65%, which are key metrics for the Oil & Gas Exploration and Production industry. These figures suggest that the company is generating a reasonable return on its equity and assets, although the industry_config does not provide specific cohort medians for comparison [doc:1]. Comstock Resources, Inc. operates primarily in the Haynesville and Bossier shales, with a significant acreage of 1,099,090 acres (819,489 net) prospective for these plays. The company's geographic exposure is concentrated in North Louisiana and East Texas, with a focus on the Haynesville shale, which has access to the Gulf Coast natural gas markets. The company's revenue concentration is not explicitly provided, but its operations are primarily in the North American natural gas and oil segment [doc:1]. The company's growth trajectory is influenced by its capital expenditures, which amounted to $1.35 billion in FY2025. The company's outlook for the current and next fiscal years is not explicitly provided, but the company is focused on creating value through the development of its drilling opportunities in the Haynesville and Bossier shales. The company's forward-looking statements include the amount and timing of future production, capital expenditures, and the number of anticipated wells to be drilled [doc:1]. The risk assessment for Comstock Resources, Inc. indicates a high liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's key flags include current liabilities exceeding current assets and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The company's risk factors include the volatility of natural gas and oil prices, the timing and success of drilling activities, and the availability of rigs, equipment, supplies, and personnel [doc:1]. Recent events and filings highlight the company's focus on creating value through the development of its drilling opportunities in the Haynesville and Bossier shales. The company's forward-looking statements include the amount and timing of future production, capital expenditures, and the number of anticipated wells to be drilled. The company also periodically assesses the need for an impairment of the capitalized costs for its proved natural gas and oil properties, with no impairments recognized during the periods presented [doc:1].
Key takeaways
  • Comstock Resources, Inc. has a high liquidity risk due to current liabilities exceeding current assets and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt.
  • The company's profitability is reflected in a return on equity of 14.95% and a return on assets of 5.65%.
  • The company's operations are primarily in the Haynesville and Bossier shales, with a significant acreage prospective for these plays.
  • The company's growth trajectory is influenced by its capital expenditures, which amounted to $1.35 billion in FY2025.
  • The company's risk factors include the volatility of natural gas and oil prices, the timing and success of drilling activities, and the availability of rigs, equipment, supplies, and personnel.
  • The company's forward-looking statements include the amount and timing of future production, capital expenditures, and the number of anticipated wells to be drilled.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodFY2025
CurrencyUSD
Revenue$2.22B
Gross profit
Operating income$645.9M
Net income$395.6M
R&D
SG&A$48.7M
D&A$641.2M
SBC$21.2M
Operating cash flow$899.6M
CapEx$1.35B
Free cash flow-$449.7M
Total assets$7.01B
Total liabilities$4.04B
Total equity$2.65B
Cash & equivalents$23.9M
Long-term debt$2.81B
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY2025$2.22B$645.9M$395.6M-$449.7M
FY2024$1.25B-$168.6M-$229.7M-$477.1M
FY2025$1.25B-$168.6M-$229.7M-$477.1M
FY2023$1.57B$226.6M$211.1M-$408.2M
FY2024$1.57B$226.6M$211.1M-$408.2M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY2025
FY2024
FY2025
FY2023
FY2024
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY2025$7.01B$2.65B$23.9M
FY2024$6.38B$2.24B$6.8M
FY2025$6.38B$2.24B$6.8M
FY2023$6.25B$2.36B$16.7M
FY2024$6.25B$2.36B$16.7M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY2025$899.6M$1.35B-$449.7M$21.2M
FY2024$620.3M$1.10B-$477.1M$15.3M
FY2025$620.3M$1.10B-$477.1M$15.3M
FY2023$1.02B$1.43B-$408.2M$9.9M
FY2024$1.02B$1.43B-$408.2M$9.9M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
Q3 2025$1.43B$265.8M$114.7M-$308.4M
Q2 2025$983.1M$215.6M$3.6M-$120.0M
Q3 2025
Q1 2025$512.9M$126.2M-$121.3M-$123.2M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
Q3 2025
Q2 2025
Q3 2025
Q1 2025
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
Q3 2025$6.84B$2.36B$19.2M
Q2 2025$6.69B$2.24B$25.9M
Q3 2025$2.43B
Q1 2025$6.60B$2.12B$32.9M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
Q3 2025$675.4M$983.8M-$308.4M$15.6M
Q2 2025$522.3M$642.3M-$120.0M$10.0M
Q3 2025
Q1 2025$174.7M$298.0M-$123.2M$4.4M
Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$2.63B
Net cash-$2.79B
Current ratio0.5
Debt/Equity1.1
ROA5.7%
ROE14.9%
Cash conversion2.3%
CapEx/Revenue60.8%
SBC/Revenue1.0%
Asset intensity0.9
Dilution ratio0.4%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskHigh
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets.
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Oil & Gas · cohort 184 companies
MetricCRKActivity
Op margin29.1%15.4% medp25 -3260.6% · p75 43.2%above median
Net margin17.8%24.1% medp25 -1.6% · p75 41.0%below median
Gross margin20.0% medp25 5.5% · p75 48.5%
R&D / revenue2.5% medp25 2.5% · p75 2.5%
CapEx / revenue60.8%-14.7% medp25 -50.8% · p75 -1.4%top quartile
Debt / equity106.0%37.1% medp25 26.9% · p75 69.5%top quartile
Observations
IR observations
market data ESG controversies score100.0
market data ESG governance pillar24.1
market data ESG social pillar8.3
market data insider trading score3.0
Source data
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SEC filingstype companyfacts · CIK 0000023194 · 516 us-gaap concepts
2026-05-01 13:45 UTC#5b54dce1
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