Diversified Energy CoDEC -2.19%66 Debt-to-Equity is 3.08 as of Dec. 2025, which is 152% above its 10-year median of 1.22. GuruFocus rates DEC with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.82 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 794 Oil & Gas companies, Diversified Energy Co ranks worse than 93.32% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Diversified Energy Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
DEC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.62 Med: 1.22 Max: 4.37
Current: 3.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Diversified Energy Co was 4.37. The lowest was -9.62. And the median was 1.22.
DEC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 93.32% of 794
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs DEC: 3.08
Diversified Energy Co (NYSE:DEC) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Diversified Energy Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Diversified Energy Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Diversified Energy Co's Debt-to-Equity 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.
DEC vs UNTC, SLNG, SKYQ: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Diversified Energy Co's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Diversified Energy Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Diversified Energy Co's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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 (DEC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 3.08 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Diversified Energy Co and its competitors. This is 152% above median its historical median of 1.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Diversified Energy Co ranks #741 out of 794 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 93.3%.
Is Diversified Energy Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Diversified Energy Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.08 is 152% above median its 10-year median of 1.22. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Diversified Energy Co's value of 3.08 is 569.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Diversified Energy Co ranks #741 out of 794 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 Debt-to-Equity compare to UNTC and SLNG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Diversified Energy Co ranks #741 out of 794 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Diversified Energy Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Diversified Energy Co's value of 3.08 is 569.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.22 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Diversified Energy Co has consistently been above 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 Debt-to-Equity for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 0.46, based on 794 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Diversified Energy Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.08 is 569.6% above 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Diversified Energy Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diversified Energy Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 3.08, which is 152% above median its own 10-year median of 1.22. 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 $16.82, compared to a current price of $13.38 — trading 20.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 3.08, which is 152% above median its 10-year median of 1.22 and 569.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.46. 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 Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Diversified Energy Co (DEC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 3.08 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 $13.38 is trading 20.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.82.
GuruFocus considers Diversified Energy Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DEC:
Debt-to-Equity: 3.08 (152% above median its 10-year median of 1.22)
GF Value™: $16.82 vs. price of $13.38 (20.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 569.6% above the Oil & Gas median (#741 of 794)
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 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.
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