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Diversified Energy Company PLCLSE:DEC Stock Report

Market Cap UK£876.8m
Share Price
UK£11.25
My Fair Value
UK£20
42.4% undervalued intrinsic discount
1Y8.8%
7D-2.8%
Portfolio Value
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Diversified Energy Company PLC

LSE:DEC Stock Report

Market Cap: UK£876.8m

Diversified Energy (DEC) Stock Overview

Operates as an independent owner and operator of producing natural gas and oil wells primarily in the Appalachian Basin of the United States. More details

DEC fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation4/6
Future Growth3/6
Past Performance0/6
Financial Health0/6
Dividends3/6

Rewards

Trading at 9.8% below our estimate of its fair value

Earnings are forecast to grow 68.3% per year

Trading at good value compared to peers and industry

Risk Analysis

Shareholders have been substantially diluted in the past year

Interest payments are not well covered by earnings

Dividend of 7.62% is not well covered by earnings


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Regional Data Center Expansion And Electrification Will Boost Appalachian Demand

Key Takeaways Growing data center electrification and strategic asset acquisitions position the company for sustained revenue and cash flow growth. Operational efficiencies and expanded service offerings strengthen margin resilience and diversify earnings amid evolving energy markets.
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UK£19.52
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42.4% undervalued intrinsic discount
14.53%
Revenue growth p.a.
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Global Energy Demand Will Support Robust Natural Gas Markets

Key Takeaways Early outperformance in portfolio optimization and operational savings, plus strong acquisition backing, position the company for sustained above-forecast margin and cash flow growth. Expansion into environmental services and capitalizing on low-decline gas assets provide durable revenue streams and resilience amid tightening regulatory standards.
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UK£29.68
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62.1% undervalued intrinsic discount
15.65%
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Decarbonization And ESG Pressures Will Erode Natural Gas Prospects

Key Takeaways Rising renewables adoption and stricter decarbonization targets threaten natural gas demand, pressuring Diversified's revenues, pricing, and long-term asset value. ESG pressures, tougher regulations, and remediation costs could elevate expenses, restrict financing options, and challenge the company's profitability and future growth.
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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Diversified Energy
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUK£11.25
52 Week HighUK£14.46
52 Week LowUK£7.91
Beta0.054
1 Month Change3.88%
3 Month Change7.86%
1 Year Change8.80%
3 Year Change-59.27%
5 Year Change-48.58%
Change since IPO0%

Recent News & Updates

Diversified Energy Company PLC (LON:DEC) Shares Could Be 24% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Jul 06
Diversified Energy Company PLC (LON:DEC) Shares Could Be 24% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Recent updates

Diversified Energy Company PLC (LON:DEC) Shares Could Be 24% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Jul 06
Diversified Energy Company PLC (LON:DEC) Shares Could Be 24% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From Diversified Energy Company PLC's (LON:DEC) 25% Share Price Climb

May 14
A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From Diversified Energy Company PLC's (LON:DEC) 25% Share Price Climb
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Acquisition And Expansion Will Diversify Revenue Streams And Unlock Untapped Potential

Strategic acquisitions and operational optimizations are expected to enhance revenue, cash flow, and margins by leveraging synergies and expanding the portfolio.

A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From Diversified Energy Company PLC's (LON:DEC) 28% Share Price Climb

Nov 17
A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From Diversified Energy Company PLC's (LON:DEC) 28% Share Price Climb

Market Still Lacking Some Conviction On Diversified Energy Company PLC (LON:DEC)

Aug 03
Market Still Lacking Some Conviction On Diversified Energy Company PLC (LON:DEC)

Even With A 26% Surge, Cautious Investors Are Not Rewarding Diversified Energy Company PLC's (LON:DEC) Performance Completely

Apr 27
Even With A 26% Surge, Cautious Investors Are Not Rewarding Diversified Energy Company PLC's (LON:DEC) Performance Completely

Analysts Are Betting On Diversified Energy Company PLC (LON:DEC) With A Big Upgrade This Week

Apr 26
Analysts Are Betting On Diversified Energy Company PLC (LON:DEC) With A Big Upgrade This Week

Revenues Working Against Diversified Energy Company PLC's (LON:DEC) Share Price Following 25% Dive

Jan 18
Revenues Working Against Diversified Energy Company PLC's (LON:DEC) Share Price Following 25% Dive

Shareholder Returns

DECGB Oil and GasGB Market
7D-2.8%3.4%2.3%
1Y8.8%22.5%17.9%

Return vs Industry: DEC underperformed the UK Oil and Gas industry which returned 22.5% over the past year.

Return vs Market: DEC underperformed the UK Market which returned 17.9% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is DEC's price volatile compared to industry and market?
DEC volatility
DEC Average Weekly Movement4.2%
Oil and Gas Industry Average Movement6.3%
Market Average Movement4.9%
10% most volatile stocks in GB Market10.9%
10% least volatile stocks in GB Market2.5%

Stable Share Price: DEC has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the UK market.

Volatility Over Time: DEC's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
20011,589Rusty Hutsonwww.div.energy

Diversified Energy Company PLC operates as an independent owner and operator of producing natural gas and oil wells primarily in the Appalachian Basin of the United States. The company is involved in the production, marketing, and transportation of natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil, and condensates. Its assets consist of natural gas wells and gathering systems located in the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana.

Diversified Energy Company PLC Fundamentals Summary

How do Diversified Energy's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
DEC fundamental statistics
Market capUK£876.77m
Earnings (TTM)-UK£101.61m
Revenue (TTM)UK£846.74m
1.0x
P/S Ratio
-8.6x
P/E Ratio

Is DEC overvalued?

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Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
DEC income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$1.15b
Cost of RevenueUS$522.60m
Gross ProfitUS$625.84m
Other ExpensesUS$763.65m
Earnings-US$137.81m

Last Reported Earnings

Jun 30, 2025

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)-1.77
Gross Margin54.49%
Net Profit Margin-12.00%
Debt/Equity Ratio367.9%

How did DEC perform over the long term?

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Dividends

7.6%
Current Dividend Yield
-50%
Payout Ratio

Does DEC pay a reliable dividends?

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When do you need to buy DEC by to receive an upcoming dividend?
Diversified Energy dividend dates
Ex Dividend DateAug 28 2025
Dividend Pay DateSep 30 2025
Days until Ex dividend9 days
Days until Dividend pay date42 days

Does DEC pay a reliable dividends?

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/08/18 15:34
End of Day Share Price 2025/08/15 00:00
Earnings2025/06/30
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

Analysis Model and Snowflake

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Industry and Sector Metrics

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Analyst Sources

Diversified Energy Company PLC is covered by 16 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
James McCormackCavendish
Paul DiamondCitigroup Inc
William JanelaCredit Suisse