Comstock Resources (STU:CX91) Interest Coverage: 0.38 (As of Jun. 2026) — 78% Below Median

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STU:CX91 Comstock Resources Inc STU:CX91
73 GF Score
Price €11.20
GF Value €13.90
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Comstock Resources Interest Coverage?

Comstock Resources STU:CX91 -2.95% 73 Interest Coverage is 0.38 as of Jun. 2026, which is 78% below its 10-year median of 1.70. GuruFocus rates STU:CX91 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 734 Oil & Gas companies, Comstock Resources ranks worse than 85.69% on this metric.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income by its Interest Expense. Comstock Resources's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €18 Mil. Comstock Resources's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-48 Mil. Comstock Resources's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.38. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Comstock Resources's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

STU:CX91' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31   Med: 1.7   Max: 13.33
Current: 1.64


STU:CX91's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
85.69% of 734 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 6.09 vs STU:CX91: 1.64

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


Comstock Resources  (STU:CX91) Interest Coverage Explanation

Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.

Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .


Comstock Resources Interest Coverage Related Terms


Comstock Resources Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Comstock Resources's Interest Coverage 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.

Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

Comstock Resources Interest Coverage Chart

Comstock Resources Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Comstock Resources Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.62 0.93 2.05 3.26 0.38

STU:CX91 vs CRGY, CRC, BSM: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Comstock Resources's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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.


Comstock Resources Interest Coverage vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Comstock Resources's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Comstock Resources's Interest Coverage falls into.


STU:CX91
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Comstock Resources Interest Coverage Calculation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Comstock Resources's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, Comstock Resources's Interest Expense was €-190 Mil. Its Operating Income was €327 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2,440 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*327.069/-190.269
=1.72

Comstock Resources's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Jun. 2026, Comstock Resources's Interest Expense was €-48 Mil. Its Operating Income was €18 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2,719 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*18.229/-47.776
=0.38

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's Financial Strength is.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 0.38 mean?
Comstock Resources (STU:CX91) has a Interest Coverage of 0.38 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Comstock Resources and its competitors. This is 78% below median its historical median of 1.70. Over the past decade, Comstock Resources' Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.31 to 13.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Comstock Resources ranks #629 out of 734 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 85.7%.
Is Comstock Resources' Interest Coverage too high?
Comstock Resources' current Interest Coverage of 0.38 is 78% below median its 10-year median of 1.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 13.33. The Oil & Gas industry median Interest Coverage is 6.09. Comstock Resources' value of 0.38 is 93.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Comstock Resources ranks #629 out of 734 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Comstock Resources has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Comstock Resources' Interest Coverage compare to CRGY and CRC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Comstock Resources ranks #629 out of 734 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Comstock Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.09. Comstock Resources' value of 0.38 is 93.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Comstock Resources' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.31 to 13.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.70 vs. the industry median of 6.09, Comstock Resources 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 Interest Coverage for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Interest Coverage among Oil & Gas companies is 6.09, based on 734 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Comstock Resources's current Interest Coverage of 0.38 is 93.8% 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Comstock Resources and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Comstock Resources's current Interest Coverage is 0.38, which is 78% below median its own 10-year median of 1.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Comstock Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Comstock Resources (STU:CX91) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.90, compared to a current price of €11.20 — trading 19.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0.38, which is 78% below median its 10-year median of 1.70 and 93.8% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 6.09. Comstock Resources' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Comstock Resources (STU:CX91), the current Interest Coverage is 0.38 as of Jun. 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 Comstock Resources (STU:CX91) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Comstock Resources stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €11.20 is trading 19.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €13.90. GuruFocus considers Comstock Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:CX91:

  • Interest Coverage: 0.38 (78% below median its 10-year median of 1.70)
  • GF Value™: €13.90 vs. price of €11.20 (19.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 93.8% below the Oil & Gas median (#629 of 734)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CX91 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Comstock Resources Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges CRK:USA
Address 5300 Town and Country Boulevard, Suite 500, Comstock Tower, Frisco, TX, USA, 75034
Comstock Resources Inc is an independent natural gas producer operating in the Haynesville shale, a natural gas basin located in North Louisiana and East Texas with superior economics given its geographical proximity to the Gulf Coast natural gas markets. The Company operates in one business segment, the exploration and production of North American natural gas and oil. It is engaged in the acquisition, development, production, and exploration of oil and natural gas. The company's oil and gas operations are concentrated in Louisiana and Texas.
73GF Score

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