Riley Exploration PermianREPX -0.21%86 Debt-to-Equity is 0.45 as of Mar. 2026, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates REPX with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.60 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 795 Oil & Gas companies, Riley Exploration Permian ranks better than 51.19% 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 Riley Exploration Permian's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
REPX'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.27 Max: 1.04
Current: 0.45
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Riley Exploration Permian was 1.04. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.27.
REPX's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 51.19% of 795
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs REPX: 0.45
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Riley Exploration Permian Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Riley Exploration Permian Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Riley Exploration Permian'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.
Riley Exploration Permian Debt-to-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Riley Exploration Permian's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Riley Exploration Permian'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.
Riley Exploration Permian (REPX) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.45 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Riley Exploration Permian and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, Riley Exploration Permian's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 1.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Riley Exploration Permian ranks #388 out of 795 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 48.8%.
Is Riley Exploration Permian's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Riley Exploration Permian's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.45 is 67% above median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 1.04. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Riley Exploration Permian's value of 0.45 is 2.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Riley Exploration Permian ranks #388 out of 795 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Riley Exploration Permian has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Riley Exploration Permian's Debt-to-Equity compare to GFR and TXO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Riley Exploration Permian ranks #388 out of 795 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Riley Exploration Permian in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Riley Exploration Permian's value of 0.45 is 2.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Riley Exploration Permian's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 1.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Riley Exploration Permian 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 Debt-to-Equity for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 0.46, based on 795 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. Riley Exploration Permian's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.45 is 2.2% 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 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 Riley Exploration Permian 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. Riley Exploration Permian's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.45, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Riley Exploration Permian stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Riley Exploration Permian (REPX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $33.60, compared to a current price of $33.13 — trading 1.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.45, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 2.2% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.46. Riley Exploration Permian's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 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 Riley Exploration Permian (REPX), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.45 as of Mar. 2026. 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 Riley Exploration Permian (REPX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Riley Exploration Permian stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $33.13 is trading 1.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $33.60.
GuruFocus considers Riley Exploration Permian to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for REPX:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.45 (67% above median its 10-year median of 0.27)
GF Value™: $33.60 vs. price of $33.13 (1.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.2% below the Oil & Gas median (#388 of 795)
No single metric tells the full story. See the REPX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Riley Exploration Permian Inc is engaged in the business of exploration for and production of oil and natural gas. The company operations include: The Permian Basin is an oil and natural gas producing area located in West Texas.
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