DEC (Diversified Energy Co) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 7.74% (As of Dec. 2025)


DEC Diversified Energy Co DEC
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Price $13.86
GF Value $16.96
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What is Diversified Energy Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Diversified Energy Co DEC +2.82% 62 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.74% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates DEC with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt. It is calculated as the positive value of Interest Expense divided by its average total debt. Total debt equals to Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. Diversified Energy Co's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $224 Mil. Diversified Energy Co's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $2,894 Mil. Therefore, Diversified Energy Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.74%.


Diversified Energy Co  (NYSE:DEC) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.


Diversified Energy Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Diversified Energy Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Diversified Energy Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Diversified Energy Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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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: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Diversified Energy Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Diversified Energy Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Diversified Energy Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Diversified Energy Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Diversified Energy Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -209.967/( (1749.531+3027.718)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -209.967/2388.6245
=8.79 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1526.292 + 223.239
=1749.531

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=2766.998 + 260.72
=3027.718

Diversified Energy Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -223.992/( (2760.617+3027.718)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -223.992/2894.1675
=7.74 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=2524.509 + 236.108
=2760.617

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=2766.998 + 260.72
=3027.718

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Interest Expense data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) interest expense data. Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 7.74% mean?
Diversified Energy Co (DEC) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 7.74% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Diversified Energy Co and its competitors.
Is Diversified Energy Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Diversified Energy Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.74%. Overall, Diversified Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diversified Energy Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to UNTC and SLNG?
Diversified Energy Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 7.74% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Diversified Energy Co and its competitors. Diversified Energy Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.74%. 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 $16.96, compared to a current price of $13.86 — trading 18.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.74%. Diversified Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Diversified Energy Co (DEC), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.74% 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 $13.86 is trading 18.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.96. GuruFocus considers Diversified Energy Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DEC:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 7.74%
  • GF Value™: $16.96 vs. price of $13.86 (18.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 10 warning signs

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.
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