Diversified Energy Company PLC (DEC)

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Diversified Energy Company PLC is an independent energy company whose common shares trade on the NYSE under the ticker DEC. The company is active in the production, transportation, and marketing of natural gas, oil, and liquids, with operations concentrated in the Appalachian and Central United States. Its footprint also extends across several U.S. producing basins, including Bossier and Haynesville in East Texas and West Louisiana, the Barnett Shale in North Texas, the Mid-Continent areas of Central Texas, the Anadarko Basin across North Texas and Oklahoma, and the Permian Basin in West Texas and New Mexico. Founded in 2001, Diversified Energy Company is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-DEC
$15.72
19.1% Upside
Undervalued
$20.75
57.2% Upside
Bargain
Fair
August 28, 2026
September 30, 2026
1.16
8.8%
August 17, 2026
1.9x
1.3x
0.5x
950.3 M
3.799 B
75.0%
92.1%
0.3
17.9%
-27.1%
Valuation • Fair Value

Diversified Energy Company PLC (NYSE-DEC) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Diversified Energy Company PLC (NYSE-DEC) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$15.72

Estimated upside of 19.1% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

High

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

NM

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$77.28

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$8.27

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$16.96

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$20.75

Analysts imply upside of 57.2%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Diversified Energy Company PLC (NYSE-DEC) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Diversified Energy Company PLC (NYSE-DEC)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

1.84 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

1.97 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

806.7 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

995 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Diversified Energy Company PLC (NYSE-DEC) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Diversified Energy Company PLC (NYSE-DEC)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Fair

Mixed or neutral financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

7

Relatively strong quality score.

Beneish M-Score

NM

Forensic accounting screen.

Altman Z-Score

0.3

Lower score that deserves closer risk review.

FCF / Net Income

-27.1%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Diversified Energy Company PLC (NYSE-DEC). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Diversified Energy Company PLC (NYSE-DEC)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

August 17, 2026

Days to Earnings

27

Dividend Payment Date

September 30, 2026

Ex-Dividend Date

August 28, 2026

Dividend Yield

8.8%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

1.16

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Cash

Distribution type as reported in the data.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

17.9%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Diversified Energy Company PLC (NYSE-DEC), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Diversified Energy Company PLC (NYSE-DEC) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Diversified Energy Company PLC (NYSE-DEC) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Neutral

The 15-minute technical read for Diversified Energy Company PLC (NYSE-DEC) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Diversified Energy Company PLC (NYSE-DEC) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Sell

The daily technical read for Diversified Energy Company PLC (NYSE-DEC) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Sell

The weekly technical read for Diversified Energy Company PLC (NYSE-DEC) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Sell

The monthly technical read for Diversified Energy Company PLC (NYSE-DEC) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Diversified Energy Company PLC (NYSE-DEC)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Strong Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Diversified Energy Company PLC (NYSE-DEC) has a Strong Buy consensus, with 9 buy, 1 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 9
Hold 1
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Diversified Energy Company PLC (NYSE-DEC) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Diversified Energy Company PLC (NYSE-DEC) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$15.72
Estimated upside 19.1%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 19.1%
Analyst Target
$20.75
Implied upside 57.2%
Financial Health
Fair
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Diversified Energy Company PLC (NYSE-DEC) is $15.72. This implies an estimated upside of 19.1% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 19.1% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Diversified Energy Company PLC (NYSE-DEC) is $20.75. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 57.2%.

The current financial health read for Diversified Energy Company PLC (NYSE-DEC) is Fair. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Diversified Energy Company PLC (NYSE-DEC) is August 17, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 8.8%, upcoming dividend amount is 1.16, ex-dividend date is August 28, 2026, payment date is September 30, 2026.

The current P/E ratio listed for Diversified Energy Company PLC (NYSE-DEC) is 1.9x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Diversified Energy Company PLC is 950.3 M.

The current enterprise value listed for Diversified Energy Company PLC is 3.799 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Diversified Energy Company PLC is NYSE-DEC, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Diversified Energy Company PLC (NYSE-DEC) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Diversified Energy Company PLC is 75.0%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Diversified Energy Company PLC is 92.1%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.