DEC (Diversified Energy Co) Financial Strength: 3 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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DEC Diversified Energy Co DEC
62 GF Score
Price $13.23
GF Value $17.19
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Diversified Energy Co Financial Strength?

Diversified Energy Co DEC -0.08% 62 Financial Strength is 3 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates DEC with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Diversified Energy Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.

Warning Sign:

Diversified Energy Co displays poor financial strength. Usually, this is caused by too much debt for the company.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Diversified Energy Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.55. Diversified Energy Co's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.82. As of today, Diversified Energy Co's Altman Z-Score is 0.44.


Diversified Energy Co  (NYSE:DEC) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Diversified Energy Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.


Diversified Energy Co Financial Strength Related Terms


DEC vs UNTC, SLNG, SKYQ: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Diversified Energy Co's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Diversified Energy Co's Financial Strength falls into.


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Diversified Energy Co Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

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

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:

Diversified Energy Co's Interest Expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-112 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $62 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $2,767 Mil.

Diversified Energy Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*62.125/-111.996
=0.55

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Diversified Energy Co interest coverage is 1.16, which is low.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Diversified Energy Co's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(260.72 + 2766.998) / 1666.78
=1.82

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Diversified Energy Co has a Z-score of 0.44, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 0.44 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 3 mean?
Diversified Energy Co (DEC) has a Financial Strength of 3 as of Dec. 2025. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Diversified Energy Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Diversified Energy Co's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00.
Is Diversified Energy Co's Financial Strength too high?
Diversified Energy Co's current Financial Strength of 3 is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 5.00. 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 Financial Strength compare to UNTC and SLNG?
Diversified Energy Co's Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. Historically, Diversified Energy Co's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Diversified Energy Co and its competitors. Diversified Energy Co's current Financial Strength is 3, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.00. 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 $17.19, compared to a current price of $13.23 — trading 23% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. 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 Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Diversified Energy Co (DEC), the current Financial Strength is 3 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 $13.23 is trading 23% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.19. GuruFocus considers Diversified Energy Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DEC:

  • Financial Strength: 3 (near median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: $17.19 vs. price of $13.23 (23% 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.
62GF Score

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