DEC (Diversified Energy Co) Days Payable: 23.20 (As of Dec. 2025) — 74% Below Median


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Price $12.52
GF Value $16.95
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Diversified Energy Co Days Payable?

Diversified Energy Co DEC -1.96% 66 Days Payable is 23.20 as of Dec. 2025, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 89.45. GuruFocus rates DEC with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.95 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 849 Oil & Gas companies, Diversified Energy Co ranks worse than 85.39% on this metric.

Diversified Energy Co's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $82 Mil. Diversified Energy Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $641 Mil. Hence, Diversified Energy Co's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 23.20.

The historical rank and industry rank for Diversified Energy Co's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

DEC' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.52   Med: 89.45   Max: 189.58
Current: 20.94

During the past 13 years, Diversified Energy Co's highest Days Payable was 189.58. The lowest was 18.52. And the median was 89.45.

DEC's Days Payable is ranked worse than
85.39% of 849 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 57.95 vs DEC: 20.94

Diversified Energy Co's Days Payable increased from Dec. 2024 (21.41) to Dec. 2025 (23.20). It may suggest that Diversified Energy Co delayed paying its suppliers.


Diversified Energy Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Diversified Energy Co's Days Payable can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Diversified Energy Co Days Payable Chart

Diversified Energy Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Diversified Energy Co Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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DEC vs UNTC, SLNG, SKYQ: Days Payable Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Diversified Energy Co's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Diversified Energy Co Days Payable vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Diversified Energy Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Diversified Energy Co's Days Payable falls into.


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Diversified Energy Co Days Payable Calculation

Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.

Diversified Energy Co's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (35.013 + 81.814) / 2 ) / 1151.26*365
=58.4135 / 1151.26*365
=18.52

Diversified Energy Co's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (81.304 + 81.814) / 2 ) / 641.45*365 / 2
=81.559 / 641.45*365 / 2
=23.20

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Payable →
What does a Days Payable of 23.20 mean?
Diversified Energy Co (DEC) has a Days Payable of 23.20 as of Dec. 2025. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Diversified Energy Co and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 89.45. Over the past decade, Diversified Energy Co's Days Payable has ranged from 18.52 to 189.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Diversified Energy Co ranks #725 out of 849 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 85.4%.
Is Diversified Energy Co's Days Payable too high?
Diversified Energy Co's current Days Payable of 23.20 is 74% below median its 10-year median of 89.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.52 to a high of 189.58. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Payable is 57.95. Diversified Energy Co's value of 23.20 is 60% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Diversified Energy Co ranks #725 out of 849 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Diversified Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diversified Energy Co's Days Payable compare to UNTC and SLNG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Diversified Energy Co ranks #725 out of 849 companies for Days Payable. This places Diversified Energy Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 57.95. Diversified Energy Co's value of 23.20 is 60% below this benchmark. Historically, Diversified Energy Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 18.52 to 189.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 89.45 vs. the industry median of 57.95, Diversified Energy Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Payable for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Payable among Oil & Gas companies is 57.95, based on 849 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Diversified Energy Co's current Days Payable of 23.20 is 60% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Diversified Energy Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Payable is 57.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diversified Energy Co's current Days Payable is 23.20, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 89.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Diversified Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diversified Energy Co (DEC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.95, compared to a current price of $12.52 — trading 26.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 23.20, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 89.45 and 60% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 57.95. Diversified Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Diversified Energy Co (DEC), the current Days Payable is 23.20 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Diversified Energy Co (DEC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diversified Energy Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $12.52 is trading 26.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.95. GuruFocus considers Diversified Energy Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DEC:

  • Days Payable: 23.20 (74% below median its 10-year median of 89.45)
  • GF Value™: $16.95 vs. price of $12.52 (26.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60% below the Oil & Gas median (#725 of 849)

No single metric tells the full story. See the DEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Diversified Energy Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges DECl:UKDEC:UKQI7:Germany
Address 1600 Corporate Drive, Birmingham, AL, USA, 35242
Diversified Energy Co engaged in the production, transportation, and marketing of natural gas, NGLs, and oil, managing a diversified portfolio of mature, long-life assets located across the United States. The company derives revenues from the sale of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids.
66GF Score

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